The Energy Transition: Overcoming the Non-Technical Barriers

This event is organised by Renew's Illawarra Branch.

The way out of our black hole is to build social movements to pressure the government and big business, to weaken the power of vested interests and strengthen democratic decision-making. This must be done with actions on climate, energy, natural resources and social justice. Our goal is an ecologically sustainable, socially just civilisation. 

Refreshments will commence at 6:30pm, with the presentation to follow at 7pm. 

Speakers:

Dr Mark Diesendorf

Dr Mark Diesendorf is an Honorary Associate Professor at UNSW Sydney. Originally trained as a physicist, he broadened out into interdisciplinary energy and sustainability research. From 1996 to 2001 he was Professor of Environmental Science and Founding Director of the Institute for Sustainable Futures at University of Technology Sydney.

Rod Taylor

Rod Taylor is a freelance science and technology writer, journalist and broadcaster. He is the cowriter of the book: The Path to a Sustainable Civilisation, Palgrave Macmillan, 2023

Photo credit: Frank Wagner

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