WOMADelaide - The Planet Talks

WOMADelaide

Listen to the world’s greatest minds live from WOMADelaide’s “The Planet Talks” stage. Fascinating conversations about our environment and sustainable relationship with the planet.

  1. 10 APR

    Back from the Brink - Presented with the Environment Institute - WOMADelaide 2025

    Speakers: Andry Sculthorpe, Cissy Gore-Birch, Katherine Moseby Facilitator: Andrew Lowe The earth is experiencing its sixth mass extinction event, with approximately one million species of plants and animals at risk of extinction globally. How can we stop this, and find a path towards a wilder world where nature returns? This session will explore rewilding, and what it could mean in Australia. Learn about exciting efforts across the country to bring species back from the brink, and bring life back to Australian landscapes. Presented with the Environment Institute

    51 min

  2. 21 MAR

    Tackling Greenwashing - Presented with The Environmental Defenders Office - WOMADelaide 2025

    Saturday 8 March Speakers: Belinda Noble, Simon Holmes à Court, Ebony Bennett Facilitator: David Morris Greenwashing is on the rise, undermining our efforts to tackle big issues like climate change and biodiversity loss. How do we know that the positive stories we are told by companies and governments are genuine and not just a smokescreen for inaction, or worse? This session will explore what greenwashing is, how to spot it and how to fight it. Supported by the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre.

    54 min

  3. 21 MAR

    Storytelling For Change - Presented with The Environmental Defenders Office - WOMADelaide 2025

    Saturday 8 March Speakers: Rachel Perkins, Tim Winton Facilitator: Natasha Mitchell What is the role of stories and storytellers in tackling the big issues?  Two of Australia’s best storytellers will explore how stories can be told in new ways to help Australia reckon with its past actions and attitudes towards the environment and First Nations people. How can storytellers help us imagine possible futures that will help orientate us going forward? Supported by the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre.

    1h 3m

  4. 21 MAR

    Local Futures - Presented with The Guardian - WOMADelaide 2025

    Monday 10 March Speakers: Helena Norberg-Hodge, Peter Martin, Warwick Smith Facilitator: Tory Shepherd Has globalisation made us healthier and happier? Has the global era of capitalism finally reached its end point and, if so, what comes next? This session will explore localisation movements around the world and how economic systems can be reshaped to be better for people and planet. This session will feature a keynote speech from award-winning linguist, author and film maker Helena Norberg-Hodge, a global pioneer in the localisation movement.

    1 hr

  5. 21 MAR

    Ending Fossil Fuels - Presented with The Guardian - WOMADelaide 2025

    Monday 10 March  Speakers: Dr. Kumi Naidoo, Professor Naomi Oreskes Facilitator: Sarah Martin Despite governments around the world making commitments to climate action and investments in renewable energy, investments in fossil fuels are still at a record high. How can we chart a future that breaks from fossil fuels, and with the urgency that is needed? This session will explore the ways in which the fossil fuel industry is distracting and delaying, and look at the global efforts to cut our ties with fossil fuels for good. Supported by the Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre.

    1h 3m

  6. 21 MAR

    Adapt or Collapse? - Presented with the Environment Institute - WOMADelaide 2025

    Sunday 9 March  Speakers: Bhiamie Williamson, Elizabeth Mossop, Emma Bacon Facilitator: Julia Lester Extreme floods, storms, heatwaves and bushfires are on the rise in extent, intensity and frequency. How can Australian communities be better equipped to deal with a future of extremes as climate change gains momentum? Can our cities and towns be radically redesigned and retrofitted to cope? What is at stake and how far are we prepared to go? Presented with the Environment Institute

    58 min
  7. Wild Cities - Presented by The Environment Institute - WOMADelaide 2024

    25/03/2024

    Wild Cities - Presented by The Environment Institute - WOMADelaide 2024

    SPEAKERS Darryl Jones, Sheryn Pitman, Sarah Bekessy FACILITATOR Chris Daniels Imagine a world where cities are homes to thriving ecosystems of plants, animals and other life, and not just concrete metropolises. Australian cities have the potential to transform into nature wonderlands, but how can nature be better integrated within our towns and cities? What role do individuals, neighbourhoods and communities have to play? We will explore diverse approaches to greening our streets, towns and cities.

    1h 2m
  8. Oceans of Change - Presented in Partnership with The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre - WOMADelaide 2024

    25/03/2024

    Oceans of Change - Presented in Partnership with The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre - WOMADelaide 2024

    SPEAKERS Abby Barrows, Vanessa Pirotta, Bronwyn Gillanders. HOST Clare Peddie Our oceans are in deep trouble, and facing threats and stressors on multiple fronts. From alarming rises in temperature to the tonnes of microplastics, the health and ongoing integrity of our marine environments are under severe threat. In addition noise pollution from seismic exploration and shipping disrupts the ability of marine animals to communicate. A powerhouse panel of marine biologists, who are using new technologies and citizen science to better understand these impacts, will discuss the different ways to advocate for the necessary change.   Presented in partnership with The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

    1h 1m
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About

Listen to the world’s greatest minds live from WOMADelaide’s “The Planet Talks” stage. Fascinating conversations about our environment and sustainable relationship with the planet.

Information

  • Creator
    WOMADelaide
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2025
  • Episodes
    75
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright WOMADelaide Foundation - All rights reserved.
  • Show Website
    WOMADelaide - The Planet Talks

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