014 | 100 Charlie Veron: Guardian of the Great Barrier Reef

Date: Friday 27 May 2022

Time: 9:30am - 10:30am

Location: 100 Climate Conversations Exhibition, Level 1, Powerhouse Museum

Price: FREE - Bookings Essential as places are limited

Charlie Veron knows the Great Barrier Reef more intimately than anyone. The retired marine scientist spent decades studying its complex ecosystem and the threat posed by climate change. With a mission to safeguard the reef, Veron advocates for emission reductions, collaborates on a coral biobank and is planting thousands of trees on his Daintree property.

See Veron in conversation with presenter Craig Reucassel, recorded live at the Powerhouse as part of 100 Climate Conversations. Entry is free, but bookings are essential as places are limited. Doors open at 9.15am for a 9.30am start. No late admittance.

100 Climate Conversations is a two-year survey of visionary Australians who are accelerating the net zero carbon revolution. To find out more and subscribe to the podcast visit 100climateconversations.com.

Dr John ‘Charlie’ Veron is an international authority on coral and a long-time champion for the Great Barrier Reef. In his over 50 year long career, Veron identified 20 per cent of the world’s known coral species. Veron was the first scientist to be employed by the Australian Institute of Marine Science, becoming chief scientist of the organisation in 1997. He is the author of over 100 publications including his popular 2017 memoir, A Life Underwater.

Craig Reucassel is a writer, broadcaster and comedian who is best known for his work with The Chaser and on ABC TV sustainability and climate series War on Waste, Big Weather (and how to survive it) and Fight for Planet A. His work in sustainability inspires positive action on climate change by offering practical day-to-day changes to reduce waste and carbon emissions, while also calling for greater action from government and business. Alongside a group of friends, Reucassel founded The Chaser newspaper, which led to several ABC TV programs including The Election Chaser, CNNNN, and The Chaser’s War on Everything.