Debate: Conservation will always win out over technology for reduction of greenhouse gas emissions

Date: Tuesday 24 March
Time: 2.50 - 4.15 pm
Venue: Monash University, Clayton campus, Banquet room, Campus centre

For

Monash students and staff

Format

Debate

Overview

The government, businesses and communities grapple with the enormous challenge of climate change. There are two schools of thought on the possible solutions.

On one hand, technological advances have been the solution to many of the serious issues society has faced and it is hoped that they will resolve our current climate change crisis. On the other, they are seen too long term and it will be too late as action is required now.

Conservation and reversing society's enormous thirst for carbon emitting resources is seen as the immediate priority by many.

This debate will explore the issues and challenge our thinking on this important issue.

Facilitated by

George Negus, Presenter, Dateline

For the past 25 years George Negus has been at the forefront of Australian political journalism earning recognition as an international correspondent and charming audiences with his wit, humour and incisive style. George was a founding member of 60 Minutes, his eight year stint on the show raising him to public prominence. His reputation was further enhanced by his role as presenter of the ABC's international affairs program, Foreign Correspondent.

Debaters

• Jeff McLean, Faculty of Business and Economics
• Dr Sean Shiels, EPA
• Meredith Prior, Monash Association of Debaters

Versus

• Gareth Forde, Faculty of Engineering
• Kerry Pratt, Monash Sustainability Institute
• Colette Mintz, Monash Association of Debaters

To book

Bookings are essential. Complete the registration form to reserve your space.

Getting there

Use this opportunity to leave the car at home:

• Take the bus, train or tram. Visit the Metlink website or call 131 638 for directions.
• Take the shuttle bus. Monash has free shuttle buses for staff and students.
• Ride. Cycling 5km or less the bike is faster than a car. You can also combine cycling with train travel to get anywhere in Melbourne.
• Consider car pooling.
• Walk. Everyone needs at least 30 minutes exercise a day.