Coffee and Climate
The Australian Museum has a firm focus on communicating about climate change in Australia. We want to talk about solutions – and there are so many!
Enjoy a coffee, relax in the comfort of the Members lounge and join this open and informed conversation about the good news on climate change with Dr Jenny Newell.
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10am - 11.30am
Come along to find out how Australia is doing in the realm of renewable energy. With news on the latest tech, to how fast we are adopting renewables, this session will have you sparking!
10am - 11.30am
An inspiring session to explore how communities and governments are tackling climate change across Japan, South Korea, China and more.
10am - 11.30am
As we approach the festive season, come along to share ideas for travelling with care for our country in mind. From electric vehicles to low-emissions destinations, this session is sure to spark your wanderlust.
Australian science is leading the world in climate solutions, from researching seaweed for reducing the methane cows produce to rapidly increasing the efficiency of solar panels.
Enjoy a coffee, relax in the comfort of the Members lounge and join this open and informed conversation about the good news on climate change with Dr Jenny Newell, curator of the Australian Museum Climate Solutions Centre. Come along for inspiration and camaraderie. Climate change is challenging, but you don’t have to tackle it alone.
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Jenny Newell
Jenny Newell - Curator, Climate Change Projects at the Australian Museum.
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Jenny Newell (Curator, Climate Change Projects at the Australian Museum) works on the cultural dimensions of climate change, focusing on communities in Australia and the Pacific. She aims to increase engagement in environmental stewardship through the medium of museums.
With a background in environmental history, Jenny has worked with Pacific communities and collections at the British Museum, National Museum of Australia, the American Museum of Natural History (New York) and the Australian Museum to amplify voices on climate change for broad audiences.
