WOMADelaide

Wild Cities - Presented by The Environment Institute - WOMADelaide 2024

SPEAKERS
Darryl Jones, Sheryn Pitman, Sarah Bekessy

FACILITATOR
Chris Daniels

Imagine a world where cities are homes to thriving ecosystems of plants, animals and other life, and not just concrete metropolises. Australian cities have the potential to transform into nature wonderlands, but how can nature be better integrated within our towns and cities? What role do individuals, neighbourhoods and communities have to play? We will explore diverse approaches to greening our streets, towns and cities.   

Oceans of Change - Presented in Partnership with The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre - WOMADelaide 2024

SPEAKERS
Abby Barrows, Vanessa Pirotta, Bronwyn Gillanders.

HOST
Clare Peddie

Our oceans are in deep trouble, and facing threats and stressors on multiple fronts. From alarming rises in temperature to the tonnes of microplastics, the health and ongoing integrity of our marine environments are under severe threat. In addition noise pollution from seismic exploration and shipping disrupts the ability of marine animals to communicate. A powerhouse panel of marine biologists, who are using new technologies and citizen science to better understand these impacts, will discuss the different ways to advocate for the necessary change.  

Presented in partnership with The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

Islands Rising - Presented by The Australian Institute - WOMADelaide 2024

SPEAKERS
Anote Tong, Yessie Mosby, Tishiko King

Facilitator
Tiahni Adamson

Can Australia shift its global reputation from climate laggard to climate leader, and fulfill its hopes of co-hosting the 2026 UN Climate Change Conference with the Pacific? Although Australia has committed to net zero by 2050, it continues to approve new coal, oil and gas mines. It is now under increasing pressure from within the Pacific region and its own borders to commit to an end to the expansion of fossil fuels. Are we reaching a pivotal moment for climate action? Join a panel of Torres Strait and Pacific Islanders to hear first-hand about the growing climate movement emerging from our nearest islands.  

The Future of Activism - Presented by The Australia Institute - WOMADelaide 2024

SPEAKERS
Bob Brown, Elaine Johnson, Roj Amedi

Facilitator
Noah Schultz-Byard

With protest laws tightening, misinformation campaigns on the rise, and the media landscape changing, what is the future of social and environmental activism? A discussion to explore the myriad ways there are to fight for change, whether it’s in the courtroom, at shareholder AGMs, in online communities or through targeted political and media stunts. 

Deep Listening To Nature - WOMADelaide 2024

SPEAKERS
Andrew Skeoch, Simone Slattery, Anthony Albrecht. 

HOST
Shannon Evenden

The soundscape of the natural world is rich with the voices of birds, insects and animals. What might these species have to say to us? Can listening to them help us learn not only how to care for them, but how to create a ‘culture of care’ for nature? Can listening help create stronger emotional connections between humans and the natural world?  

Featuring multimedia presentations from one of Australia’s most prolific nature-sound recordists Andrew Skeoch and music duo the Bowerbird Collective. Have you ever heard humans perform a dawn chorus of birdsong? Come along and hear for yourself.   

The Big Nature Fix - Presented by The Environment Institute - WOMADelaide 2024

SPEAKERS
Joe Morrison, Kate Andrews, Ariadne Gorring, Martine Maron

HOST
Andrew Lowe

How can our nation transform from being a global leader in species extinction to a global leader in nature regeneration? The term Nature Positive has snuck into the conversation and sounds like a good thing, but what does it really mean? Could it be a game-changer or is it just another buzzword, or worse, yet another form of greenwashing. 

Australia will host the first Global Nature Positive Summit in October 2024, and governments and businesses are starting to incorporate ideas of Nature Positive into the way they operate. Hear from a range of experts on what this means for our environment, and how we can help build momentum for Nature Positive ideas to help restore and regenerate Australia’s fragile ecosystems and deliver positive outcomes for First Nations people. 

Can Seaweed Save The World - supported by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre - The Planet Talks - WOMADelaide 2023

SPEAKERS
Alice Jones, Steve Meller and Catriona Mcleod

HOST
Nikolai Beilharz

With thousands of kilometres of coastline, a tradition of seaweed use going back thousands of years, increasing demand for sustainable foods and products, and the capacity to contribute to regenerating ecosystems, is Australia ready to take advantage of this opportunity?  In the Blue Economy, something as simple as seaweed could provide new opportunities for regional communities as well as climate solutions. Featuring entrepreneur Steve Meller and marine researchers Alice Jones and Catriona Macleod, hosted by ABC 891s breakfast presenter Nikolai Beilharz.

Supported by The Bob Hawke Prime Ministerial Centre

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Race To Net Zero - supported by Dr Bronner’s - The Planet Talks - WOMADelaide 2023

SPEAKERS
Eytan Lenko, Polly Hemming and Brynn O'Brien 

HOST
Maree Lowes 

Reaching net zero by 2050 is now law of the land for Australia. But how are we going to get there? With policy slowly or totally failing to make change fast enough, some businesses, industries and financial institutions have started to set the path for themselves, or face pressure from stakeholders to do so. So when it comes to government versus industry, who is leading who on the race to net zero?  We speak with Eytan Lenko, CEO of Boundless, the philanthropic organisation funded by Mike-Cannon Brookes Green Fund, Polly Hemming, Climate & Energy Program Director at The Australia Institute and Executive Director of the Australasian Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility Brynn O’Brien.

 

Proudly presented by The Australia Institute 

 

Supported by Dr Bronner's 

The Party Room Podcast LIVE - The Planet Talks - WOMADelaide 2023

Planet Talk favourites Fran Kelly and Patricia Karvelas give you the political analysis that matters and explain what it means for you with a live recording of the best political podcast in Australia. 

SPEAKERS
Fran Kelly, Patricia Karvelas, Penny Wong and Tory Shepherd.

Proudly presented by The Australia Institute

Natural Rights - The Planet Talks - WOMADelaide 2023

People assign themselves rights over nature all the time.  The right to extract, or the right to protect.  But what happens when you give nature its own rights?   What happens when we extend human rights to the earth?     

When policy fails, can the legal system step in?  What if rivers had human rights? Join Community leader, advocate and scholar Anne Poelina, legal scholars Erinn O’Donnell and Peter Burdon on recognising personhood in the ecology around us.

SPEAKERS
Erin O’Donnell, Anne Poelina, Peter Burdon 

HOST
Tanya Ha

Proudly presented by The Environment Institute