Posts Tagged Global Challenges

NICTA's Big Picture Seminar - Australia's Future in Science and Technology

NICTA’s Big Picture Seminar – Australia’s Future in Science and Technology

On Wednesday, 28th of March, Professor Chubb was the guest presenter at NICTA’s Big Picture Seminar, where he spoke about the Future of Australia’s Science and Technology. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE

29 March 2012

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Professor Ian Chubb's JR Vickery Address at the 44th Annual AIFST Convention

Professor Ian Chubb’s JR Vickery Address at the 44th Annual AIFST Convention

On Monday, 11 July 2011, Professor Ian Chubb gave the JR Vickery Address at the 44th Annual AIFST Convention. TRANSCRIPT AVAILABLE.

18 July 2011

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Delayed action increases risk of dangerous climate change

At a time when governments are struggling to adopt climate legislation, the Chief Scientist for Australia, Professor Penny D Sackett, said continued delays in reducing carbon emissions could ultimately contribute to the dangerous impacts of global warming.

7 May 2010

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Why we must act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Why we must act now to reduce greenhouse gas emissions

Despite world attention, humans emit more greenhouse gases every year than they did the year before. It’s a situation that Australia needs to help turn around if we don’t want to bear the brunt of climate change, says Chief Scientist Professor Penny Sackett.

7 December 2009

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Approaching 2010: Climate change, where do we stand?

Approaching 2010: Climate change, where do we stand?

As we prepare to enter a new decade, this report by the International Alliance of Research Universities presents the latest findings from some of the world’s leading climate change experts.

23 November 2009

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