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The Sydney Environment Institute, based at the University of Sydney, brings together thought leaders from across the University and beyond to tackle the greatest challenges of our time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Communities in an era of compounding disasters: stories of hope from the Northern Rivers

    3D AGO

    Communities in an era of compounding disasters: stories of hope from the Northern Rivers

    The 2026 Iain McCalman Lecture was delivered by Dr Rebecca McNaught as she shares lessons from the ground-up of communities stepping up in extraordinary ways in response to climate disasters. Dr McNaught explores what it means to move beyond a disaster response mindset toward a vision of proactivity and well-being in the face of compounding disasters. See the presentation here: The 2026 Iain McCalman Lecture presentation Timestamps: 00:50 - Welcome from Prof David Schlosberg 08:00 - Professor Vicki Flood introduces the keynote speaker 12:17 - Dr McNaught introduces herself and the University Centre for Rural Health 18:11 - Context of compounding disasters  25:28 - Community action after floods  35:27 - Dr McNaught and her colleagues' embedded research 45:35 - Calls to action for policy-makers, donors, universities and disaster practitioners 57:08 - Beck Dawson responds Speakers Dr Rebecca McNaught, Faculty of Medicine Professor David Schlosberg, Sydney Environment Institute Beck Dawson, Henry Halloran Urban Regional Research Initiative Professor Vicki Flood, Head of Rural Clinical School Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
  2. How to Weather Together: Feminist Practice for Climate Change.

    JAN 22

    How to Weather Together: Feminist Practice for Climate Change.

    In this episode of the SEI podcast series, hear from leading voices on feminist approaches to climate change, Professor Astrida Neimanis and Dr Jennifer Mae Hamilton. This event explored feminist practices for climate change, focusing on weathering, embodied experience, inequality, and collective care.    Timestamps:  00:50 - Welcome by chair Natali Pearson  05:10 – Introduction to Weathering, Climate Change and The Weathering Collective.   08:46 – About the book  10:14 - Starting points for reimagining weather   12:18 - ‘Why we speak about weather in an expanded sense’  30:23 - Weathering as a framework and practice for climate change.   39:00 - Examples of feminist infrastructures developed to practice weather together  53:08 - Closing remarks    Speakers:  Professor Astrida Neimanis  Dr Jennifer Mae Hamilton  Dr Natali Pearson (Chair)   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  3. Rethinking growth: Post-growth, de-growth, donuts and well-being

    10/02/2025

    Rethinking growth: Post-growth, de-growth, donuts and well-being

    Unpack the growth paradigm and hear from thinkers reimagining economies built around well-being, climate justice, and living within planetary boundaries.   This event is part of SEI’s Climate Justice Series. This panel series brings together leading thinkers and practitioners to explore the urgent intersections of climate action, equity, and systemic change. Timestamps: 00:50 - Welcome and acknowledgement of Country 04:32 – Mengyu Li 14:44 – Julia Steinberger 20:16 – Manfred Lenzen 24:32 – Annette Cowie 32:39 - Sharon Friel 40:50 - What is the one benefit you wish people understood about post-growth? 45:50 - Q+A begins Speakers: Chair: Zoe WhittonMengyu Li, University of Sydney Julia Steinberger, University of LausanneManfred Lenzen, University of SydneyAnnette Cowie, NSW Department of Planning and EnvironmentSharon Friel, Australia National University Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    57 min
  4. What ‘nature positive’ means in practice

    08/25/2025

    What ‘nature positive’ means in practice

    ‘Nature positive’ is everywhere but what does it really mean? In this instalment, hear expert insights on its use in policy, conservation, and finance, and who stands to benefit.   This event is part of SEI’s Climate Justice Series. This panel series brings together leading thinkers and practitioners to explore the urgent intersections of climate action, equity, and systemic change. Timestamps: 00:50 - Welcome and acknowledgement of Country 06:01 – Dwayne Mallard on dignity having currency and value 10:34 – Hugh Possingham on the difficulty of measuring nature 17:57 – Chloe Fisher on private sector investment in nature 23:05 – Jody Gunn on what principles should guide conservation and the finance sector 32:00 - Thoughts on 'perfection is the enemy of the good' 41:20 - Q+A begins Speakers: Chair: Carolyn HoggDwayne Mallard, ArjawayChloe Fisher, sustainability reporting expertHugh Possingham, former QLD Chief ScientistJody Gunn, conservation scientist and leader Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min
  5. Reimagining democracy: how diverse knowledges are creating more-than-human justice

    06/23/2025

    Reimagining democracy: how diverse knowledges are creating more-than-human justice

    In this instalment of the SEI Podcast Series hear from leading environmental figures to explore models of more-than-human governance, drawing from Indigenous knowledges, creative and legal practices, and innovative research.   This event is part of SEI’s Climate Justice Series. This panel series brings together leading thinkers and practitioners to explore the urgent intersections of climate action, equity, and systemic change. Timestamps: 00:50 - Welcome and introduction 07:30 – Patricia Gualingua on the Kawsak Sacha (Living Forest Declaration), translated by Silvia R. Martínez 15:219 – Nardi Simpson on music, land and language 22:53 – Paul Powlesland on the responsibility and possibility for transforming institutions 32:20 – Shrishtee Bajpai on decolonisation and land rights in connection with more-than-human justice 40:40 - What makes it possible for you to keep on imagining and embedding these possibilities in the present? 46:38 - Q+A begins Speakers: Chair: Danielle Celermajer, Sydney Environment InstituteShrishtee Bajpai, Global Tapestry of AlternativesPatricia Gualinga, Sarayaku Indigenous rights advocateNardi Simpson, Yuwaalaraay storyteller, performerPaul Powlesland, Lawyers for NatureSilvia R. Martínez, Certified Conference Translator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 1m
  6. Climate justice in the midst of climate turbulence

    04/30/2025

    Climate justice in the midst of climate turbulence

    In this instalment of the SEI Podcast Series, hear from leading voices as they discuss Australia’s urgent climate, housing and energy challenges, exploring solutions through inclusive decision-making, First Nations leadership, and innovative design to drive sustainable, equitable change for all. This event is part of SEI’s Climate Justice Series. This panel series brings together leading thinkers and practitioners to explore the urgent intersections of climate action, equity, and systemic change. Timestamps: 00:50 - Welcome and introduction 08:25 - Emma Bacon on how extreme heat is impacting society’s most vulnerable 12:20 - Karra Kinchela on how fossil fuel extraction is effecting First Nations people 17:30 - Amanda Tattersall on what does meaningful community engagement look like 23:05 - Steve Hartley on how the planning system is managing a housing crisis and climate resilience 31:00 - What climate justice issue should be prioritised on the federal government agenda?  39:40 - Q+A begins Speakers David Schlosberg, Director, Sydney Environment InstituteEmma Bacon, Executive Director, Sweltering CitiesSteve Hartley, Executive Director, Department of Planning, Housing & InfrastructureKarra Kinchela, Narrabri Community Coordinator, Lock the Gate AllianceAmanda Tattersall, Associate Professor of Practice in Urban Geography, University of Sydney Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
  7. How nature can strengthen Greater Sydney's flood resilience

    03/27/2025

    How nature can strengthen Greater Sydney's flood resilience

    In this instalment of the SEI Podcast Series, discover how nature-based solutions can be integrated into urban and coastal planning to build resilience and improve ecological health whilst balancing competing demands for land use. Learn from successful projects, understand the challenges, and explore practical strategies to implement these solutions at scale. This event will be an exclusive preview of a new report that engaged with diverse stakeholders to understand how green and blue infrastructure can transform flood risk management in Greater Sydney. This event was held in partnership with the Sydney Environment Institute, Committee for Sydney, and AECOM at Climate Action Week 2025. Timestamps: 00:50 - Welcome and introduction 02:11 - Address by Beck Dawson and context of discussion 09:14 - Sam Kernaghan on Sydney's resilience during floods 15:39 - Genevieve Wright on international examples of how nature is being used to stop flooding 21:37 - Alice Simpson-Young on barriers for implementing nature-based solutions in Sydney 26:36 - How do we shift nature-based solutions to 'business as usual'? 31:29 - Panel discussion begins 31:52 - What are quick ways to embed nature-based solutions? 35:36 - How can we integrate nature-based solutions and Disaster Adaptation Guidelines overview 44:18 - The success of the GreenWay project 53:07 - The Botany Wetlands system and tackling policy 1:05:11 - Q+A begins 1:22:02 - Conclusion Speakers Sam Kernaghan, Director of Resilience Program at the Committee for SydneyNick Chapman, Resilience Specialist at Willoughby City CouncilBeck Dawson, Executive Director - Adaptation and Mitigation at the NSW Reconstruction Authority Dan Penny, Professor in the Faculty of Science at the University of SydneyAlice Simpson-Young, Principal Sustainability and Resilience Consultant at AECOMSarah Tasic, Assistant Director Disaster Risk Management at the NSW Reconstruction AuthorityGenevieve Wright, Senior Project Officer at the Sydney Environment Institute Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 23m
  8. Co-creating futures: embedding Indigenous knowledges in environmental research

    03/09/2025

    Co-creating futures: embedding Indigenous knowledges in environmental research

    The 2025 Iain McCalman Lecture was delivered by Dr Mitch Gibbs as he reflected on his journey as an Indigenous researcher, exploring how collaboration with First Nations communities can transform environmental research. How can trust, collaboration, and co-designed strategies transform our relationship with the environment, fostering genuine Caring for Country in practice? Timestamps: 00:50 - Welcome from Prof David Schlosberg 02:48 - Mitch's early life growing up in Willawarrin, learning from the land 05:19 - Mitch's journey through Western education, from Honours to PhD 11:32 - Post-PhD and journey to incorporating Indigenous knowledge into academia 12:55 - Current projects to include Indigenous knowledges 26:54 - Fulbright Fellowship and work with Swinomish and Samish nations in North America 36:19 - Towards the future 37:50 - Prof Maria Byrne responds Speakers: Dr Mitch Gibbs, University of Sydney Professor David Schlosberg, Sydney Environment Institute Professor Maria Byrne (respondent), School of Life and Environmental Sciences Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min
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The Sydney Environment Institute, based at the University of Sydney, brings together thought leaders from across the University and beyond to tackle the greatest challenges of our time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    Sydney Environment Institute
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    2020 - 2026
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