Join us for this full-day event of expert speakers, round-table panels and workshops, discussing the impact of climate change on WA's coastlines and the potential solutions leading us towards a sustainable future.

This event brings together a selection of WA’s esteemed experts from across the fields of science, community and local government and aims to initiate an insightful and informative dialogue on innovative coastal management in WA.

Topics covered throughout the day will include:

WA’s climate change and coastal science;
coastal planning and management policies in WA and Australia;
nature-based solutions for coastal protection;
top ocean innovations emerging in the blue economy;
Indigenous knowledge on coastal care (TBC); and,
the crucial role of communities in addressing the climate crisis.

Whether you are an interested citizen, climate advocate, policymaker, scientist, or researcher, this event offers the opportunity to engage in meaningful conversations and to strengthen our understanding and collective resolve in tackling the climate challenges facing WA's coastlines.

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Doors will open at 8.30am for a 8.45am start and will begin with a morning series of short talks from various expert speakers, followed by a catered lunch at 12:30pm where you’ll have the opportunity to ask the experts your questions during round-table sessions. The afternoon series follows with a panel and workshop discussion, and the event closes at 3.00pm.

Don't miss this enlightening chance to come together as an engaged community and collectively walk towards a brighter and more resilient tomorrow. This event will be in person, however we will be livestreaming the talks. Registration is FREE, so register now to secure your spot either in-person or online.

This event is hosted by CMCN (WA’s Coastal and Marine Community Network), and proudly supported by Coastwest grants and the City of Joondalup.