WOMADelaide - The Planet Talks

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.   

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. 

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

_{Proudly presented by The Environment Institute}

Race To Net Zero - supported by Dr Bronner’s - 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 - 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 - 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

Crimes Against Nature - WOMADelaide 2023

Stealing water, illegal logging, smuggling animals and plants – there are some pretty terrible things that humans do. But who is there to hold them to account?  And who makes the rules? Join water economist Sarah Wheeler, ecologist Phill Cassey and environmental lawyer Emma Carmody with host, Ruby Jones as they delve into how we can fight crimes against nature.   

SPEAKERS
Phill Cassey, Sarah Wheeler and Emma Carmody

HOST
Ruby Jones

Proudly presented by The Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources

Jane Goodall’s Survival Guide for Troubled Times - WOMADelaide 2022

SPEAKERS
Dr Jane Goodall

HOST
Hosted by Natasha Mitchell

A pre-recorded conversation with one of the world’s most influential conservationists.

Jane Goodall made discoveries that radically changed and enriched the field of primatology, and has worked for decades advocating to protect habitats and promote environmental education. From a lifetime dedicated to nature, she shares her insights into how we find hope and strength in the face of the climate crisis.