All Week: 19 to 24 October and Beyond

The University of Tasmania is committed to climate action.

In response to the latest Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Report academic and professional staff hosted a whole-of-university webinar on our response to the climate emergency and how we can transition to a carbon positive future.

We now welcome and request contributions from UTAS staff and students to the University’s Emission Reduction Plans via a series of workshops in and around Global Climate Change Week.

Wednesday, 20 October: 10:00 to 11:00 am (AEDT)

What does it mean to be a student leader for climate action?

For Global Climate Change Week 2021, hear from students what it means to become a student leader. Find out how we got to where we are today, where we are heading, what we are passionate about and what being defined as a leader means to us. Our roundtable discussion is student led, so whether we are sparking your interest and you are intrigued to hear about what we have been up to, starting to think about what climate action or you have been active as a leader for a while, join us for the roundtable discussion!

Wednesday, 20 October: 2:00 to 3.30pm, Harvard 2, Centenary Building, UTAS, Hobart

The UTAS School of ICT is running a forum centred around a discussion of sustainable climate change action in Tasmania.

Forum members are:

• Dr Ben Arthur (Chair-National Science Week Tasmania)

• Professor Nathan Bindoff (Professor of Physical Oceanography, IMAS)

• Garth Dickinson (Senior Policy Analyst at the Tasmanian Climate Change Office)

• Dr Chloe Lucas (Research Fellow, Geography, Planning & Spatial Sciences)

• Amy Wing (Australian Youth Climate Coalition Nipulana/Hobart)

The talking points will focus on current initiatives and challenges, near- and long-term goals, and the role of technology in implementing change.

This is a great opportunity to hear about what is happening to manage climate change on the island and what you can do to make a difference.story online can make all the difference.

Wednesday, 20 October: 5:00 to 6.15 pm (AEDT), Medical Science 2, Lecture Theatre, 17 Liverpool Street, Hobart and online

he interests of young people and future generations are ignored in policy responses to the existential threat of climate change. Systemic short-termism and institutional bias are key barriers to effective, just and inclusive action. Panellists look at the case for reform and real world political options for institutions that give future generations a voice and so could be part of the solution not the problem.

This session will also see the launch of the new book Giving Future Generations a Voice, with contributions from UTAS and Australian and international experts.

Sponsored by the Climate Justice Network and Faculty of Law., panellists are:

Associate Professor Bridget Lewis, School of Law, QUT

Dr Peter Lawrence, Senior Lecturer, UTAS Faculty of Law

Jan Linehan, Adjunct Researcher, UTAS Faculty of Law

Dr Phillipa McCormack, post-doctoral researcher Adelaide Law School, Adjunct Lecturer UTAS Faculty of Law

Nicky van Dijk, PhD-candidate, UTAS Faculty of Law

Cleo Hansen-Lohrey, PhD-candidate, UTAS Faculty of Law

Moderated by Robin Banks, former Tasmanian Anti-Discrimination Commissioner

Thurdsay, 21 October: 5:30 to 7.00 pm, St John’s Craft Beer Bar, Launceston

Dr Kim Beasy and Dr Annabelle Workman will discuss findings from the recent Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and consider its implications for local climate change and education for sustainability efforts.

This is a co-branded Education for Sustainability Tasmania event and attendnace is free and all are walrmly welcome.

Friday, 22 October: 5:30 pm, The Duke, Hobart

A joint initiative by UTAS Landcare, SEALS, UTAS Biological Club, and UTAS Environment Society, collectively they are hosting a convivial group viewing of David Attenborough's A Life on our Planet.

Tickets to cover food are $10.