Category Archives: Events

Local Government Forum: May 11

Posted on April 22, 2017 by Climate Tasmania

Local councils are expected to play an increasing role in both climate change mitigation and adaptation. To bring greater understanding to this, Climate Tasmania and the Local Government Association (LGAT) hosted an important forum on May 11. In recent years … Continue reading →

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March for Science: April 22

Posted on April 14, 2017 by Climate Tasmania

In this era we need science and science needs us. Click on the graphic above to find out more. See media coverage here.

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Music for a Warming World

Posted on February 18, 2017 by Climate Tasmania

Mixing entertainment with science. Coming to Hobart in February. Click the graphic for event details. Plus more info here.

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The vital role of art in communicating climate change

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Chris Harries

Sociology theory indicates that movements for change only become successful once the idea has become so grounded that artists take up the message and run with it. At that point the issue will have arrived. Oddly art and music have … Continue reading →

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State climate strategy: call for public feedback

Posted on March 5, 2016 by Climate Tasmania

“Embracing the Climate Challenge” has been finally released in late December.

There is an extended period in which make pubic submissions, so now is the time to do that. The deadline is March 25. Continue reading →

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Let us help you write a submission

Posted on March 4, 2016 by Climate Tasmania

Here’s your invitation to our free forum where we will help to unpack the government’s Draft Climate Change Strategy.

Following Tasmania’s eventful Summer this is an opportune time for the government to be engaging the community.

Deadline for submissions: 25th March 2016.
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Invitation to our future ‘Vision’ forum

Posted on October 15, 2015 by Chris Harries

This is the fourth in our information forums being held in 2015.

Climate Tasmania members Professor Jan McDonald, Phil Harrington, Matthew Pitt, David Hamilton and Margaret Steadman will be presenting scenarios along the lines of: “What if….”

Followed by your chance to join in the conversation.

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Invitation to Food Forum

Posted on May 25, 2015 by Chris Harries

Climate Change and the Future of Food.

This is the second in our 2015 forum series exploring how climate change will impact on our common future and what can and should be done here in Tasmania.

Hear from three prominent Tasmanians – Rohan Nelson, Leah Galvin and Will Bignell… followed by a lively discussion. Continue reading →

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Invitation to forum

Posted on March 20, 2015 by Chris Harries

Climate Tasmania is keen to begin engaging actively with business, government and community to contribute to the understanding of climate change and to the crafting of appropriate responses in Tasmania. So here’s an opportunity for you to question and contribute.

Please join us in this first of a series of Climate Forums:
6 – 7.30
Tuesday 31 March Continue reading →