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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. Familiar Faces Build Resilient Places

    APR 13

    Familiar Faces Build Resilient Places

    In this episode of the SEI podcast series, the Sydney Environment Institute and the Sydney Policy Lab hosted a panel discussion with leading resilience practitioners and community advocates to explore ways that universities can activate their people, networks, expertise, resources, and infrastructure to strengthen local resilience and launch the Becoming Familiar Faces: How Universities Can Become Allies in Community-Based Responses to Climate Disasters report.   Timestamps: 00:50 – Opening remarks by Professor David Schlosberg 10:22 – Remarks by Alex McAlpin 17:39 – Panel introduction 50:10 – Introduction to Professor Mike Ryan, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) at the University of Sydney 50:57 – Official report Launch by Professor Mike Ryan 1:01:34 – Closing remarks   Speakers: Professor David Schlosberg (Opening remarks) Dr Kate Harrison Brennan (Chair) Dr Joshua Bird Maddy Braddon Laura Minchella Professor Mike Ryan (Report launch) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m
  2. Storytelling for Earthly Survival

    MAR 23

    Storytelling for Earthly Survival

    In this episode of the SEI podcast series, explore the power of storytelling in offering new ways of seeing, feeling, and understanding our relationship with the living planet. This event featured a conversation between Professor Thom van Dooren and fellow experts and collaborators, celebrating Prof van Dooren’s Biophilia Award and delving into the vital role of storytelling in addressing ecological challenges.   Timestamps: 00:50 – Opening remarks by Professor David Schlosberg 13:51 – Remarks by Professor Thom can Dooren 16:31 – The role of storytelling 18:29 – Panel introduction 19:12 – Approaches to storytelling 37:12 – What makes good environmental storytelling 56:13 – Q&A 1:08:52 – Closing remarks   Speakers: Professor Thom van Dooren Professor David Schlosberg (Opening remarks) Associate Professor Zoë Sadokierski Dr Sophie Chao Professor Dieter Hochuli Dr Jenny Newell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m
  3. Communities in an era of compounding disasters: stories of hope from the Northern Rivers

    MAR 4

    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
  4. 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
  5. 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
  6. 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
  7. 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
  8. 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
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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
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    176
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