The Global Carbon Budget and Australia's role
Hear from Dr Pep Canadell FTSE and Dr Will Howard as they explore the science behind global carbon cycles and Australia’s critical role in shaping future climate strategies.
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering (ATSE) is excited to welcome you to the first of our ACT hybrid seminars for 2025. This year’s seminars will explore the nexus between global change, including climate change, sustainable development goals (SDG’s) and policy – all issues that are critically important and relevant for ATSE, our nation, and the planet.
February’s hybrid seminar, “The Global Carbon Budget and Australia’s Role”, sets the scene with two outstanding speakers, Dr Pep Canadell FTSE from CSIRO and Dr Will Howard from the Australian Government Climate Change Authority.
Our speakers will explain the global carbon cycle that determines levels of CO2 – the main greenhouse gas leading to anthropogenic climate change; demonstrate how much more CO2 humans can emit in the coming decades if we are to limit warming; describe the emerging risks that might threaten this “global carbon budget”; explain how this global information can be translated for Australian policy and decision-making; and identify some of the current research and technology challenges.
This event will be moderated by ATSE Fellow, and Chair of the ACT Division Committee, Dr Helen Cleugh FTSE.
We hope you can join us in person or online for what will be an informative and relevant seminar. For those who can attend at ATSE’s Head Office in Forrest, a light lunch will be available from 12pm – providing refreshments and a chance to catch up with friends and colleagues.