Tuesday 24th November 2009, 6:00pm for 6:30pm

@ Copland Theatre, Economics and Commerce Building, University of Melbourne (Gate 12 Royal Parade; Melways 43:F3)

More info:
http://www.public-policy.unimelb.edu.au/events/hamer_oration.html

After many years of debate, climate policy has moved squarely into the implementation stage. The next six months will be critical, both in Australia and internationally, in determining what policies will be put in place and how effective they will be in containing global warming. As a contribution to rational, evidence-based debate the Melbourne Climate Policy Forum (MCPF) is hosting six briefing seminars on the key policy issues facing Australia, set in the context of the global decision-making process.

Each of the briefings will provide an assessment of current knowledge and its implications for the policy issue in question, based in part on the ongoing research activities of the MCPF partners. Following the briefing, two distinguished external discussants will review the briefing provided, comment on the policy issue and introduce general discussion.

View the flyer at http://www.sustainable.unimelb.edu.au/fi…

Further information at www.vu.edu.au/mcpforum

Climate Change Law: Challenges and Future Directions

A panel of climate change experts will be giving presentations on international law and climate change; refugee law and climate change and the Garnaut Review, followed by a panel discussion and question-and-answer session.

This seminar provides a rare opportunity to engage with experts working at the cutting edge of this important field.
Please note that this seminar is being held as part of the Melbourne Law School’s Environmental Law subject.
Bookings essential as places are limited!

DATE: Friday 30 October 2009
TIME: 11.10 pm – 1pm
VENUE: Room 102, 1th floor, Melbourne Law School, 185 Pelham Street, Carlton

A location map can be found at http://www.law.unimelb.edu.au/LawSchoolS…

RSVP: please RSVP Anne Kallies as soon as possible as places are limited (03) 8344 6938 or  law-creel at unimelb.edu.au

View the Flyer here.

‘Pedal back” is a part of the 350.org day of global climate action. This Saturday, YOU and a lot of BIKES will fill the streets and become part of this global movement against climate catastrophe.

THE DETAILS
What: A mass fun-filled bike ride through Melbourne
Meet: This Sat, 10.30am, Melbourne Museum, Rathdowne St entrance
Bring: Your bike (or a borrowed one!)
Wear: Yellow (and a smile!)
For: Pedal Back to 350, a mass ride through the city, culminating in HUMAN SIGN formation, music and speakers at Alexander Gardens
Followed by: FANTASTIC concert at Ceres -’ Sounds of 350′. $8 entry.

This is the third conversation in our series, Climate change: culture of transition. The series is a follow-up to the publication of Golden Years: Grounds for Hope.

In this seminar, Spirituality and the earth, we continue to explore our response to climate change. We look at the intimate relationship between our spirituality and the earth. As a starting point, we draw on the inspiration of Fr Thomas Berry who died on 1st June. He was an outstanding thinker in ecological theology and his writings opened new windows for us. Three speakers to start discussion: Jim Bowler, Geoff Lacey and Jan Watson.

Recommended reading in advance:

Thomas Berry 1990, The dream of the earth. Veronica Brady 2003, Journey into the land, in Changing places: re-imagining Australia, ed. John Cameron, pp. 264-271. Thomas Merton 1968, Conjectures of a guilty bystander, part 3.

PROGRAM
1.55 Registration – 4.40 Meeting closes.

Access: The Monastery Hall is next to St Francis’ Church, behind the Pastoral Centre: close to Melbourne Central Station and tram routes. Enter from Lonsdale St.

A contribution to cover costs will be appreciated.

ENQUIRIES: Geoff Lacey (9489 4784) [ glacey at unimelb.edu.au]; or Annette Atkinson (9381 4505) [ jeffann at bigpond.net.au].

Experience the fun of riding to work and enjoy the many health, financial and environmental benefits.

Workplace Coordinators- receive a free promotional kit

Participant Registration – make your ride count!

Register to host a community breakfast and celebrate the event in your community.

All registrants go in the draw to win a Trek 7.6 FX bike valued at $1,999.

Visit https://www.registerridetowork.com.au/home for more details.

Wednesday 14th October 2009
7.00PM – 9.00PM
Guide Hall 1 Faversham Road, Canterbury

From ideas to action,  at the Green New Deal conference.
 Keynote speaker, live via video link from the UK: Prof Tim Jackson (Surrey Uni), author of Prosperity Without Growth, plus an exciting and diverse line-up of presenters from all over Australia and from Indonesia. Participants are invited to organise forums, workshops and activities, exchange experiences, and share a sense of optimism about our ability as a global society to meet the challenges ahead.

Registration and information:
www.greeninstitute.org.au (the thinktank of the Green Party)

Plus:
Friday 23 October:
The Greening of Politics.
Public Lecture by Senator Bob Brown.
Email  leanne.minshull at aph.gov.au
Presented by the Green institute

with Anne McLean Executive, Environmental Jobs Network and Gordana Marin,
Office of the Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability

Hosted by the Postgraduate Environment Network (PEN) in
association with the Office for Environmental Programs

http://vimeo.com/6662314

A second one by Tim Forcey   http://vimeo.com/6714481

Recorded with permission by Darren Lewin-Hill. Darebin Safe Climate Forum, Darebin Arts Centre, Melbourne, 17th September 2009.