Details of GCCW events are listed below and updated as information becomes available

  • Intersecting Issues: a Q&A Panel Discussion on Climate Change, Equity & Justice (Face to Face and Online)

    Hosted by the University of Wollongong, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

    Oceania: Monday, 17, Oct, 2022 12.30 PM (AEDT) (On Campus, Room 24.203 and online)

    Contact: jsimmons@uow.edu.au

    Climate change is more than a scientific issue: it intersects deeply with issues of equity and justice. Join us for a Q&A Panel Discussion on the overlaps between climate change, equity, and justice featuring researchers from each Faculty with expertise touching on these issues and moderated by Associate Dean (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion).

    Panelists

    Jenny Fisher (moderator, representing Associate Deans-Equity, Diversity and Inclusion)

    Karen Charlton (Science, Medicine & Health panellist)

    Quentin Hanich (Business & Law panellist)

    Emma Heffernan (Engineering & Information Sciences panellist)

    Ash Markstone (Arts, Social Sciences & Humanities panellist)

    Caiyun Wang (Australian Institute for Innovative Materials panellist)

    Check out the other University of Wollongong GCCW events at: https://www.uow.edu.au/united-nations-sustainable-development-goals/goal-13-climate-action/global-climate-change-week/

  • Food on the Move (Global Zoom Expert Panel)

    Hosted by the University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia

    North America: Monday, 17 October, 3:00 AM (EDT):

    Africa: Tuesday, 18 October, 7:00 AM (GMT)

    Europe: Tuesday, 18 October, 8:00 AM (BDT)

    Asia: Tuesday, 18 October, 4:00 PM (JST)

    Oceania: Tuesday, Oct 18, 2022 06:00 PM (AEDT)

    Climate change is predicted to lead to a net decrease in food production, globally. Tropical zones will move from optimal growing conditions into extreme and prolonged summer temperatures. This will cause drops in productivity in areas where the bulk of malnourished people live. Growing seasons will likely get longer in temperate zones as climate warms but any gains will likely be offset by extreme weather events like drought, flood and bushfire. More species are documented as ‘on the move’ due to these changing climatic conditions, many are vital to our food security.

    Meet our panel of experts and discover the implications of food on the move for Tasmania and beyond. Join and explore how our communities can adapt to secure a sustainable food future.

    PANELLISTS

    Professor Alana Mann, Head of Discipline, School of Creative Arts and Media, University of Tasmania

    Anthony Houston, Tasmanian Farmer and Climate Change Advocate

    Professor Christine Beveridge, President, ARC Centre of Excellence for Plant Success in Nature and Agriculture, Professor of Plant Biology, University of Queensland

    HOST

    Professor Gretta Pecl, Director, Centre for Marine Socioecology and ARC Future Fellow, University of Tasmania

  • PLAN E – how to enact a climate and ecological emergency response

    Hosted by the University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia

    North America: Monday, 17 Oct, 2022, 3.00 PM (EDT)

    Africa: Tuesday, 18 Oct, 2022: 7.00 AM (GMT)

    Europe: Tuedsay, 18 Oct, 2022: 8.00 AM (BST)

    Asia: Tuesday, 18 Oct, 2022: 4.00 PM (JST)

    Oceania: Tuesday, 18 Oct, 2022: 6.00 PM (AEDT)

    Dr Liz Boulton recently completed a transdisciplinary research project investigating the idea of framing climate and environmental change (CEC) as a new type of threat: a hyperthreat.

    She applied traditional military analytical methods to assess the hyperthreat and its context and develop ideas about how an adequate response could be conceived.

    She found that while there are risks associated with securitization, there are also risks when planetary issues are marginalised within security strategy. In this forum, Dr Boulton will provide an overview of the approach, key analytical insights, and will introduce PLAN E – a concept for a climate and ecologically centred security strategy.

    Elizabeth G. Boulton’s professional career began as a transport officer in the Australian Army, deploying to East Timor in 1999 and Iraq in 2004. As a civilian, she undertook logistics and humanitarian work in Ghana, Nigeria, and Sudan. In 2007 she completed a masters of climate policy at the University of Melbourne with a focus on sustainable freight transport, later consulting in this area for government agencies, as well as in climate risk communication.

    She completed her PhD at the Australian National University in 2020. Her research developed ‘PLAN E’ – the world’s first climate and eco-centred security strategy, published by the US Marine Corps University Press in 2022. She is now an independent researcher with Destination Safe Earth.

  • Graduate Student Showcase

    Hosted by the University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia

    North America: Monday, 17 Oct, 10.00-11.00 PM (EDT)

    Europe: Tuesday, 18 Oct, 3.00-4.00 AM (BST)

    Africa: Tuesday, 18 Oct, 2.00-3.00 AM (GMT)

    Asia: Tuesday 18 Oct, 11:00-12:00 Noon (JST)

    Oceania: Tuesday, 18 Oct, 1:00 2:00 PM (on-campus and virtual)

    During Global Climate Change Week 2022 the University of Tasmania Library hosts a Graduate Research Showcase at Inveresk Library in Launceston, Centre for the Arts in Hobart and on Zoom.

    This features presentations from University of Tasmania PhD candidates drawn from the Australian Maritime College, School of Creative Arts & Media, and the School of Architecture & Design.

    For further information and to register, click on the button below

  • Climate Change, Migration and Displacement: Finding New Solutions in Old Places

    Hosted by the University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia

    Oceania: Tuesday, 18 October, Face-to-Face, Hobart (The Harvard Room, Sandy Bay campus): 5.30-6.30 PM (AEDT)

    Lecture Three in a Three-Part Series: “Moving the Law: Contemporary Legal Advocacy and Social Change” hosted during GCCW.

    Overview: Climate change, disasters and environmental degradation are among the leading drivers of human mobility worldwide, and predicted to increase. Effective laws and policies are critical to ensuring that those who move can access protection and have their rights guaranteed. Yet, international law provides no comprehensive framework to address this issue. I

    In this lecture, Tamara Wood and Patrick O'Connor will discuss the opportunities and challenges for addressing climate mobility under existing international, regional and national laws. They will explore the potential and limitations of refugee protection and resettlement programs, and discuss current initiatives by governments in the Asia-Pacific and beyond to develop new solutions to climate mobility.

    Dr Tamara Wood is a Senior Lecturer at the Faculty of Law, University of Tasmania, and a Visiting Fellow at the Andrew & Renata Kaldor Centre for International Refugee Law, UNSW. She is currently the Deputy Lead for a technical consulting team supporting the Pacific Islands Forum (PIFs) to draft a ‘world first’ Regional Framework on Climate Mobility.

    Patrick O’Connor is the Principal Lawyer and CEO of the Tasmanian Refugee Legal Service. Patrick has extensive experience in domestic refugee and human rights law and represents clients at all stages of the immigration process.

  • Climate change and health: challenges and opportunities for Tasmania

    Hosted by the University of Tasmania, Tamsania, Australia

    North America: Tuesday, 18 Oct, 7:00-8.30 AM (EDT)

    Africa: Tuesday, 18 Oct, 11:00-12.30 AM (GMT)

    Europe: Wednesday, 19 Oct, 12:00 midnight to 1.30 AM (BST)

    Asia: Wednesday 19 Oct, 8:00-9.30 AM (JST)

    Oceania: Wednesday 19 Oct, 10.00-11.30 AM (AEDT)

    The air we breathe, the water we drink and the food systems we rely on are fundamental to human health—and all of these rely on a stable climate.

    However, in Tasmania as elsewhere, warming temperatures are already impacting air quality, the affordability of some foods, hospital admissions during extreme weather events, and our mental health.

    At the same time, research suggests that a low carbon future is a healthier future: A future with more active transport, healthier diets, smarter housing design, and more connected communities.

    So how can we best manage climate health risks and make the most of the health benefits of a low carbon future?

    To answer these questions, we have assembled an excellent list of speakers:

    Professor Fay Johnston -Climate change and air quality

    Dr Sharon Campbell - Extreme weather and health

    Professor Alana Mann - Climate change and food security

    A/Professor Verity Cleland- Active transport

    Dr Rebecca Patrick - Climate change and mental health

    Ms Sophie Muller - Healthy Tasmania Five-Year Strategic Plan 2022–2026

    To register for the Zoominar, click on the registration button below.

    To attend on-campus (seating limited) please please register at: https://events.humanitix.com/climate-change-and-health-challenges-and-opportunities-for-tasmania .

  • It's serious. Time to #TalkCollapse: If we don't talk, we won't know, and we can't plan

    Hosted by the University of Tasmania, Tamsania, Australia

    North America: Tuesday, 18 Oct, 5.00 PM (PDT), 8.00 PM (EDT)

    Africa: Tuesday, 18 Oct, 12.00 Midnight (GMT)

    Europe: Wednesday, 19 Oct, 1.00 AM (BST)

    Asia: Wednesday, 19 Oct, 9.00 AM (JST)

    Oceania: Wednesday, 19 Oct: 11.00 AM (AEDT)

    As the world hurtles into an unplanned reactive collapse, calls for eternal positivity, and faith in yet-to-be-invented technologies, are precluding necessary planning and preparation. Join us as we #TalkCollapse and set the ground work for taking realistic and meaningful action commensurate with the severity of our predicament.

    Dr Kate Booth - University of Tasmania

    Richard Heinberg - Post Carbon Institute

    Tristan Sykes - Just Collapse

    Free Zoom Event

  • Climate Emergeny=Health Emergency! (Global Zoom Expert Panel) COMPLETED (see LINK to Recording)

    GCCW Keynote Event Hosted by the University of Tasmania

    North America: Tuesday, 11 October, 4.00 to 5:30 pm, EDT

    Africa: Tuesday, 11 October, 8.00 to 9.30 pm (GMT)

    Europe:: Tuesday, 11 October, 9:00 to 10.30 pm, BST

    Asia: Wednesday, 12 October, 5.00 to 6.30 am, JST

    Oceania: Wednesday, 12 October, 7.00 to 8.30 am, AEDT.

    How will climate change impact family and community health? Is the health sector prepared for the challenges ahead? Is it doing enough to curb its own carbon emissions? What more can be done?

    Panellists:

    Dr. Veronica Mathews, Director of the Centre for Research Excellence - STRengthening systems for InDigenous healthcare Equity, University of Sydney, Australia

    Dr. Bob Manteaw, Senior Research Fellow, Centre for Climate Change and Sustainability Studies, University of Ghana, Ghana

    Prof. Sharon Friel, Laureate Professor of Health Equity, Australian National University, Australia

    Ms. Rhiannon Osborne, Cambridge Public Health, Cambridge University, Cambridge, UK

    Prof. Eugenie Kayak, Enterprise Professor in Sustainable Healthcare, University of Melbourne, Australia

    Prof. Deborah McGregor, Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Environmental Justice, York University, Toronto, Canada

    The panel will be chaired by Prof. Kathryn Bowen, Deputy Director Melb Climate Futures and Professor of Environment, Climate and Global Health, University of Melbourne, Australia

  • Teaching Undergraduate Students How to Think Critically about Climate Change and their University's Role in Its Causes and Mitigation: An Interactive Two-Hour Workshop (COMPLETED)

    Hosted by the University of Otago, New Zealand

    North America: Wednesday, 12 October, 6.00 to 8 pm, EDT

    Africa: Wednesday, 12 October, 10.00 pm, GMT

    Europe: Wednesday, 12 October, 11.00 pm, BST

    Asia: Thursday, 13 October, 7.00 am, JST

    Oceania: Thursday, 13 October, 9.00-11.00 AM (AEDT)

    University teachers from around the world are welcome to join a workshop at the University of Otago, New Zealand, via Zoom led by Professor Kerry Shephard.

    This is #3 in a series of three workshops organised annually for university teachers who would like to explore how their teaching might contribute to the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

    This interactive virtual workshop will explore how higher education, in pursuing its general aim of developing intellectual independence, might also contribute effectively to the international pursuit of the SDGs. (There is no fee to participate in this workshop).

  • Climate Change Education Solutions Summit (CCESS)

    Hosted by Grand Valley State University, Michigan, USA

    North America:, Tuesday to Thursday , 11- 13 October

    Africa: Tuesday to Thursday 11-13 October

    Europe: Tuesday to Thursday 11-13 October

    Asia: Wednesday to Friday 12-14 October

    Oceania: Wedneday to Friday 12-14 October

    Grand Valley State University’s College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Geography and Sustainable Planning Department welcome you to GVSU Fourth Annual Climate Change Education Solutions Summit (CCESS), taking place October 11-13, 2022 in person and virtually.

    CCESS 2022 Speakers

    Elizabeth (Lisa) Delbuono, MD, Executive Director, Michigan Clinicians for Climate Action

    Azizur Molla, PhD, Professor of Public Health

    April E. Lindala, MFA, Professor, NMU Center for Native American Studies

    Kidnra Weid, RN, BSN, MHP, Coalition Coordinator, MI Air MI Health

    Darren Riley, BS, Co-founder and CEO of JustAir

    Jan Strait, Grand Rapids Citizens Climate Lobby Chapter Leader

    Yumiko Jakobcic, PhD, Director of Grand Valley State University’s Office of Sustainability Practices

    Elena Lioubimtseva, PhD, Professor of Geography and Sustainable Planning

  • Antarctic Futures Q&A Session (COMPLETED)

    Hosted by the University of Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia

    Europe: Wednesday, 12 October, 7.30-8.30 AM (BST)

    Africa: Thursday, 12 October, 6.30-7.30 AM (GMT)

    North America: Wednesday, 12 October, 2.30-3.30 AM (EDT)

    Asia: Wednesday, 12 October 3.30-4.30 PM (JST)

    Oceania: Wednesday, 12 October, 5.30-6.30 PM (AEDT)

    Join us for a Q&A panel for the last of the Antarctic Futures seminars on Wednesday 12 October. We will explore some of the challenges that Antarctica faces today and beyond and consider possible futures for the white continent.

    The panel discussion will be chaired by Dr. Melinda Waterman who is a Research Fellow in the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences.

    Meet the panellists:

    Dr. Ben Henley is a Lecturer and Research Fellow in the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences at Wollongong University, consultant in hydrology and climate, Associate Investigator in the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes and Chief Investigator of the ARC Special Research Initiative called ‘Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future’ (SAEF)

    Hon/Prof Brogan Bunt is an artist and academic. He was the former Head of School of the Arts, English and Media at the University of Wollongong.

    Constance Johnson is completing her PhD within the School of Law and the Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS). She is a legal specialist at Australia’s Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade; and was also the inaugural manager of WWF-Australia’s Antarctic and Southern Ocean Initiative.

    Krystal Randall is an Associate Lecturer with the School of Earth, Atmospheric and Life Sciences. She is a spatial biologist transitioning from her PhD into a post-doctoral researcher position with the ARC funded ‘Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future’ (SAEF) research initiative

    For more information and to register to attend in person, go to: https://www.uowblogs.com/eco-antarctica/seminars/

    To attend virtuall by Zoom, click on the Register link below.

  • Our brave new past – 90 minutes interactive drama session on our future (COMPLETED)

    Hosted by the Corvinus University of Budapest, Hungary

    Europe: Thursday, 13 October, 1.40-3.10 PM (CEST, 12.40-14.10 BST)

    Africa: Thursday, 13 October, 11.40 AM-1.10 PM (GMT)

    North America: Thursday 13 October, 7.40-9.10 AM (EDT)

    Asia: Thursday, 13 October 8.40-10.10 PM (JST)

    Oceania: Thursday, 13 October, 10.40 PM-00.10 AM (AEDT)

    Session leaders:

    Kiss, Gabriella, PhD associate professor, Corvinus University of Budapest

    Köves, Alexandra, PhD associate professor, Corvinus University of Budapest

    In 2018 researchers from the Corvinus University of Budapest started a unique co-operation with an independent art-troupe in order to deepen the understanding of research results through a different perspective and to communicate results towards a wider audience. The original research used the method of participatory backcasting in Hungary in 2016 on the topic of responsible and sustainable business. The endeavour with the art troupe turned research results into a theatre adventure game (TAG). The resulting 'Future & Co.' was staged multiple times with success. However, being a highly resource intensive form, a TAG can only reach a limited number of people. Fuelled by our positive experiences, we began to design a community-based script which could be used as teaching material in tertiary-level economics courses. Community scriptwriting is a process where all forms of knowledge can be incorporated into a story. The resulting storyline of 'Our brave new past' was then turned into an interactive drama session that can be brought into the classrooms of universities. During the Global Climate Week we would like to involve the participants to experience this resulting pedagogical tool on Degrowth, where we get to see what happens to people and societies through the end of consumer society, during the green revolution, and in the times of consolidation. This process enables us to envision real utopias and at the same time learn more about a sustainability transitions.

  • CROSSROADS OF CARE: CLIMATE, HEALTH & JUSTICE (COMPLETED)

    Hosted by the University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia

    Face-To-Face: Friday, Oct 14, 2022 12:30-2.00 PM (AEDT)

    Venue: Dechaineux Lecture Theatre, Hunter Street Hobart

    Entry: Main entrance (terracotta stairs)

    Wheel chair access via Hunter Street - please contact CAM.admin@utas.edu.au to make arrangements.

    In conjunction with Global Climate Change Week, the School of Creative Arts and Media—University of Tasmania invites you to a discussion with academic staff members Alana Mann, Jan Hogan, Claire Konkes, Andy Terhell, and moderated by Niklavs Rubenis, as they discuss how their work negotiates concerns of a changing climate and the conundrums of a world under rapid transformation.

  • Crossroads Of Care

    Hosted by the University of Tasmania, Tasmania, Australia

    On-Campus Event, Friday 14 October 2022

    Panellists:

    Alana Mann, Professor and Head of Discipline | Media, School of Creative Arts and Media, University of Tasmania

    Jan Hogan, Senior Lecturer and Head of Discipline | Art, School of Creative Arts and Media, University of Tasmania

    Claire Konkes, Senior Lecturer | Media, School of Creative Arts and Media, University of Tasmania

    Andy Terhell, Associate Lecturer | Media, School of Creative Arts and Media, University of Tasmania

    Niklavs Rubenis, Senior Lecturer | Object Design, School of Creative Arts and Media, University of Tasmania