Eat the Invaders - screening and panel discussion on controlling Invasive Species

Brought to you by the University of Adelaide, Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Biodiversity Council, ABC Impact and Partnerships and Closer Productions.

Join us for a screening of ABC Australia’s Eat the Invaders followed by an interactive discussion panel and Q&A with the scientific advisors behind the new series and other experts.

Eat the Invaders is a six-part series examining how Australia might deal with some of its most problematic invasive species by posing a bold question: can we suppress hugely costly pests by turning them into dinner?

Hosted by Tony Armstrong, and produced by Closer Productions, the series explores the impact that cane toads, camels, carp, deer, rabbits and cats have wrought upon the Australian landscape and its ecosystems, and how best to control these environmental threats.

Underpinned by science, Eat the Invaders provokes Australian audiences to rethink their perspective on these familiar but harmful animals.

Join us to further inform your thinking.

As an extension of this series, the Environment Institute at the University of Adelaide is hosting an event to delve into thought-provoking, conversation and debate around the critical issue of invasive species and their effect on Australian biodiversity.

A collaboration between the Environment Institute, Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Biodiversity Council and ABC Impact and Partnerships, this event will feature:

• A screening of Episode 5 “Cats” from ABC Australia’s Eat the Invaders
• An interactive panel discussion and Q&A - a chance to hear and engage with scientific experts who are working to protect the environment.

The panel includes Eat the Invaders scientific advisors:

• Professor Andrew Lowe, Environment Institute Executive Director, University of Adelaide
• Professor Phill Cassey, Head of the Invasion Science and Wildlife Ecology Group, Environment Institute, University of Adelaide
• Jaana Dielenberg, Communication and Engagement Manager, Biodiversity Council
• Dr. Alexandra Ross, Ecologist, Australian Wildlife Conservancy

The panel will discuss actionable steps to mitigate threats posed by invasive species and challenge our conventional thinking around conservation and sustainability.

Open to members of the public, including University of Adelaide students, staff, alumni, partners and friends, this event has been created to spark innovative ideas and discussion on protecting Australia’s unique ecosystems.

Please note doors will open 5pm, for a 5.30pm start.