Australia has just released its first National Climate Risk Assessment—a landmark report highlighting the challenges our nation faces from climate change across communities, industries and supply chains.

But with risk also comes opportunity. This session will unpack how the assessment translates into new directions for innovation. From food and agriculture to energy and circularity, we’ll explore how startups, accelerators and investors are positioning themselves to respond to the climate risks identified—and where the biggest opportunities lie for adaptation and resilience.

By connecting insights from across Australia’s innovation ecosystem, this webinar will highlight how founders and organisations can align with national priorities, develop solutions to address climate impacts, and accelerate a sustainable transition.

Speakers

Emma Coath — Executive Chair, Rocket Seeder
Emma is founder of Rocket Seeder, Australia’s leading accelerator supporting food and agriculture startups which works with founders addressing sustainability and resilience across the food system, helping them commercialise impactful innovations.

Caitlyn Touzell — General Manager, Boomerang Labs
Caitlyn is General Manager of Australia’s first Circular Economy Accelerator, driving partnerships and programs that help startups and corporates collaborate on solutions to resource challenges and climate resilience.

Jason Nielsen - Director Strategic Partnerships, ClimateKIC

Jason is Director of Strategic Projects at Climate-KIC Australia and Associate Industry Professor at the UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures. He leads initiatives at the intersection of climate risk, resilience and innovation, working with industry, research, and government to accelerate Australia’s transition to a sustainable future.

Moderator

Piers Grove — Impact Collective, Chair

Piers is the Chair of Impact Collective and a seasoned leader in Australia’s innovation and impact ecosystem. Through Impact Collective, Piers champions initiatives that drive systems change and support organisations tackling society’s most pressing challenges and has worked extensively across media, policy and venture building.

About Boomerang Labs
Boomerang Labs is Australia's first Circular Economy Accelerator. In addition to our hands-on programs for circular startups, Boomerang Labs is an Innovation Exchange; a hub connecting companies, government bodies and other organisations with founders and innovators to tackle challenges of design, resource use and resource recovery in their organisations and supply chains.

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