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

    2 ОКТ.

    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 мин.
  2. What ‘nature positive’ means in practice

    25 АВГ.

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

    23 ИЮН.

    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.

    1 ч. 1 мин.
  4. Climate justice in the midst of climate turbulence

    30 АПР.

    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 мин.
  5. How nature can strengthen Greater Sydney's flood resilience

    27 МАР.

    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.

    1 ч. 23 мин.
  6. Co-creating futures: embedding Indigenous knowledges in environmental research

    9 МАР.

    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 мин.
  7. Climate finance and debt, loss and damage (Climate justice and loss and damage in the Pacific conference)

    27 ФЕВР.

    Climate finance and debt, loss and damage (Climate justice and loss and damage in the Pacific conference)

    As climate change accelerates, Pacific Island nations face the twin challenges of increasing climate vulnerability and financial constraints that limit their ability to invest in resilience and recovery. This podcast will explore what a just and effective climate finance system could look like in the next decade and the structural barriers that must be overcome to achieve transformative change. This podcast was recorded as part of the Climate justice and loss and damage in the Pacific conference. Timestamps: 00:51 - Introduction 05:54 - Loss and damage debates need to engage with a dual debt crisis: the ecological debt owed by the Global North to the Global South and how this is entangled with broader questions of justice 18:52 - The Pacific Resilience Facility (PRF) as the first Pacific-led, owned and managed regional resilience financing facility for community climate and disaster resilience 31:29 - The dual challenge faced by many developing countries: unsustainable debt and increasing climate vulnerability 42:50 - Q+A Speakers: Associate Professor Kate Owens (Chair), Sydney Law School, University of Sydney Finau Soqo, Manager, Pacific Resilience Facility Magalie Masamba, law and policy advisor Dr Julia Dehm, La Trobe University Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 ч. 2 мин.
  8. Civil society organisations and self-organising communities (Climate justice and loss and damage in the Pacific conference)

    27 ФЕВР.

    Civil society organisations and self-organising communities (Climate justice and loss and damage in the Pacific conference)

    As climate change intensifies, Pacific Island communities are facing profound losses of land, livelihoods, cultural heritage, and ways of life. How can Pacific-led solutions shape just responses to loss and damage? This podcast was recorded as part of the Climate justice and loss and damage in the Pacific conference. Timestamps: 00:50 - Introduction 05:14 - Discussion of Pasifika Network Loss and Damage  12:53 - Building resilience and achieving climate justice in the Pacific 26:20 - Exploring the gendered dimensions of rural Australian community disaster responses and resilience building, highlighting women’s experiences 39:33 - Q+A Speakers: Professor David Schlosberg (Chair), Sydney Environment Institute, University of Sydney Venaisi Uluilakeba, coordinator for the Pasifika Network Loss and Damage Lavetanalagi (Lagi) Seru, climate justice activist  Dr Rebecca McNaught, University Centre for Rural Health Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 ч. 5 мин.
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    Sydney Environment Institute
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    2020 - 2025
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