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Brent Clark from Wattblock will have a fireside chat with Mike Whitby from the strata committee at the Galleria building in Woolloomooloo, Sydney. This is one of the most impressive retrofits of an existing apartment building to improve sustainability in Australia following participation in City of Sydney sustainability programs in 2016. Find out how initial energy efficiency projects such as decommissioning a central air conditioning plant and installing a small heat pump led to electricity monitoring device installation and being the first strata building in City of Sydney to retrofit common area solar and batteries! The result was an improvement in NABERS for apartment buildings energy rating from 0 stars to 4.5 stars. We will also discuss future plans that the strata committee has for adding electric vehicle charging.
Mindfulness Meditation and Climate Change: A Powerful Connection Start the conference day with a mindfulness meditation in Hyde Park led by UCLA-trained Mindfulness & Leadership Coach, Cindy Hurley Leister. With practice, mindfulness can increase our ability to cope with the impact of climate change, it can influence our stress response and encourage us to be more aware and sensitive to the planet. Cindy will provide a short introduction to mindfulness, its origins, some science and the connection to climate change before diving into the practice itself. Providing an opportunity to connect deeper with yourself, each other and most importantly our planet. Suitable for all level of experience.
As climate change challenges the very fabric of our world, it also pushes us to reflect on deeper questions about meaning, values, and the legacy we want to leave for future generations. In this thought-provoking event, co-hosted by Dr. Leila Alem (renowned expert in AI and human-centered design) and Olivier Vojetta (strategist, writer and cultural commentator), we explore how climate action is not just about science and policy, but also about humanity’s shared story, moral responsibility, and the need to connect across generational divides. Through engaging discussions with Professor David Karoly and Dr. Genevieve Bell, we will delve into the role of storytelling in shaping values around environmental responsibility, while examining how philosophy can offer new perspectives on the meaning of life in the face of ecological crisis. Together, we will ask: how can different generations, each with their own experiences and values, come together to create a more compassionate and sustainable future? This event invites participants to think beyond practical solutions and policies, and consider how we can foster deeper, more human connections in the climate conversation—connections that transcend age and background to build a collective future rooted in understanding, empathy, and shared purpose. Format: Interactive panel discussion with Q&A Location: TBA Audience: Open to all, with a special focus on intergenerational dialogue in context of climate change
Event Title: Brands for the Planet: Innovating for a Greener Future Venue: Patagonia, Manly Date & Time: Thursday, 13 March at 5:30 PM - 7:00 PM Join Get Cool Brands for a dynamic evening of conversation and community! Set in the inspiring Patagonia Manly store, this event brings together pioneers in sustainable business, including leaders from Patagonia, Pipping Hot, and other eco-driven brands. Dive into discussions on how brands can make meaningful change, embrace true sustainability, and avoid greenwashing while building a better future for our planet. Whether you're a brand enthusiast, eco-advocate, or business professional, this event will offer valuable insights into the ways brands can shape a more sustainable world. Refreshments will be provided, and there will be time for Q&A with our panelists. Don’t miss this chance to learn, connect, and be inspired! Learn more about Get Cool Brands at www.getcoolbrands.com
Sunswift Racing are redefining the future of sustainable transport through their world class prototype electric cars. Come to their exciting showroom facility to see their vehicles and hear from Richard Hopkins on the future of mobility. Richard is the former Head of Operations for the Red Bull Racing Formula One Team and joined UNSW Engineering mentoring the student-led Sunswift solar car. Sunswift holds records with the FIA and Guinness World Records in solar vehicle races.
Join a tour at the GoTerra Barangaroo facility where you'll see a world-first project using AI, robotics and insect larvae to process food waste and convert it into into sustainable protein and soil conditioner. Managing food waste with insects radically reduces the carbon emissions of food waste sent to landfill as well as producing sustainable outputs.
Join a tour of a Living Seawalls installation organised by Glimpse where they've turned a problem such as marine construction into part of the solution through the innovative design of habitat panels bringing back marine life back to developments. Hear from the Living Seawalls team and the 20 years of scientific research involved. Living Seawalls were finalists in the Earthshot prize, a global environmental prize established by the Royal Foundation of the Prince and Princess of Wales.