Climate solutions. The strategy of hope (Stage 3, Stage 4)
The strategy of hope that leads to collective action is the key to finding the new normal to find climate change solutions
ACTIVITY OUTLINE:
As part of the Powerhouse’ 100 Climate Conversations weekly podcast, selected innovators have presented simple positive messages to schools about what can be done to save our planet.
In this episode meet Ecologist and Climate Councillor Professor Lesley Hughes from Macquarie University. She is a biodiversity expert who contributed to IPCC 4th and 5h assessment reports. She is a former Climate Commissioner and Founder of the Climate Council working on advocacy and interdisciplinary solutions, across biodiversity, vegetation, fashion and sport. She describes the strategy of hope and the benefits of collective action.
This is an edited recording of an interview on Friday 6 May 2022 from the Powerhouse.
IS THIS A FREE EVENT? Yes
BROUGHT TO YOU BY: Powerhouse
SPECIAL GUESTS:
Professor Lesley Hughes is a Distinguished Professor of Biology and Interim Executive Dean of the Faculty of Science & Engineering. She is an ecologist whose main research interest has been the impacts of climate change on species and ecosystems, and the implications of climate change for conservation. She is a former Lead Author in the IPCC’s 4th and 5th Assessment Report, a former federal Climate Commissioner and now a Councillor and Director with the Climate Council of Australia. She is also a member of the Wentworth Group of Concerned Scientists.
Event Details
Event Type
On Demand (available until: 14-May-2027 11:59PM)
Delivery Platform
Duration
Curriculum
Primary, Secondary
Syllabus Outcomes
ST3-1WS-S, ST3-4LW-S, SC4-4WS, SC4-7WS, SC4-9WS, SC4-13ES, SC4-15LW
Main KLA, Strand, Sub Strand
Science and Tech » Physical World 7-10
Other KLAs
Science and Tech » Earth and Environmental Science
Careers
Learning Intentions & Success Criteria
Participants will learn to:
- Identify various pathways into STEM careers
- Understand that failure is part of learning
- Accept, though question that climate change is supported by evidence
- Explore solutions that are diverse and achievable
- Ask questions and express their voice through protest in the search for truth.
Success can be measured by the ability of the learners to:
- Explain the key points raised in the program
- Identify at least one variable described in the presentation
- Generate expansive questions
- Suggest ways to continue investigations
- Discuss limitations of the key ideas
- Propose a career path for their own journey with STEM
Joining The Event
Technology and Materials Requirements
This webinar was recorded live on 6 May 2022. After you book your place, a link to the recording will be sent to the email you have registered with.