Pre-COP 31 climate research showcase - Towards climate resilient futures: innovation and transition
Description
Towards climate resilient futures: innovation and transition
In the lead up to the COP-31 UN Climate Conference in Türkiye in November 2026, there is increased attention on how to successfully transition to low carbon and climate resilient futures. Cities and regions face different challenges in regards to the impacts of climate change as well as opportunities to adapt. What innovations are apparent in terms of low carbon transitions? What role are nature-based solutions playing in efforts to respond to climate change? How are communities recovering from and adapting to environmental extremes? How effective are institutional efforts to realise climate resilient futures?
In this research showcase event, a panel of speakers with diverse experience undertaking climate-related research in Australia and abroad, will share their insights on successful efforts to transition to more climate resilient futures, and discuss some of the social, institutional and economic challenges that persist. This event is a collaborative initiative bringing together researchers from Macquarie University Housing and Urban Research Centre, Smart Green Cities Research Centre, the United Nations Academic Impact SDG Hub (Life on Land) and Lancet Countdown Oceania Regional Centre.
Event details
Date: Thursday 22 October 2026
Time: 4:00–6:00 pm
Location: Arts Precinct, Macquarie University – 25 Wallys Walk C120 Function Room
Confirmed Panellists
Dr Jo Rey
School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering; Australian Harmony Centre for Ecosystem Futures; Global Indigenous Futures Research Centre; Housing and Urban Research Centre
Associate Professor Fiona Miller
School of Communication, Society and Culture, Faculty of Arts; Housing and Urban Research Centre
Professor Paul Beggs
School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering; Lancet Countdown Oceania Regional Centre; Smart Green Cities
Dr Jincheol Kim
School of Engineering, Faculty of Science and Engineering
Dr Paul Govind
Macquarie Law School, Faculty of Arts; Environmental Law Research Centre; Macquarie University Housing and Urban Research Centre; Smart Green Cities
Associate Professor Chi Truong
Actuarial Studies and Business Analytics, Macquarie Business School; Emerging Risks Research Centre; Transforming Energy Markets Research Centre
Professor Donna Houston
School of Communication, Society and Culture, Faculty of Arts; Housing and Urban Research Centre; Smart Green Cities
Moderator
Dr Helga Simon
School of Natural Sciences, Faculty of Science and Engineering; Australian Harmony Centre for Ecosystem Futures
Host
This event is a collaborative initiative bringing together researchers from Macquarie University Housing and Urban Research Centre, Smart Green Cities Research Centre, the United Nations Academic Impact SDG Hub (Life on Land) and Lancet Countdown Oceania Regional Centre.
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