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Melbourne Conversations and Future Leaders invite you to join us on 15 February at 6.00pm Which Direction for Sustainability? Economists and Environmentalists Talking Download Invitation SPEAKERS Ms Cheryl Batagol Chairman, Melbourne Water Dr Noel Purcell Group General Manager, Stakeholder Communications, Westpac Banking Corporation Dr Richard Denniss Economist Professor David Yencken AO Professor Emeritus, The University of Melbourne VENUE: BMW Edge, Federation Square, Cnr Flinders & Swanston Streets DATE: Thursday 15 February 2007 TIME: 6.00 – 7.30pm (doors open 5.45pm) RSVP: rsvp@futureleaders.com.au There is no cost to attend this event Cheryl Batagol Cheryl Batagol is Chair of Melbourne Water and Deputy Chair of Sustainability Victoria. She has 30 years' experience in the waste management industry with previous positions including Chairperson of EcoRecycle Victoria, Director of City West Water and involvement with EPA Victoria and the Co-operative Research Centre for Pollution Control and Waste Management. Dr Noel Purcell Noel Purcell is Group General Manager, Stakeholder Communications for Westpac Banking Corporation. Previously he was a senior executive in the Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet, The Office of National Assessments, and The Australian Bureau of Statistics. He is on the Global Governing Board, and Chairman of the Deployment Committee of the Caux Round Table. Richard Denniss Richard Denniss is Strategic Adviser to Senator Bob Brown. He was previously Deputy Director of The Australia Institute, Chief of Staff to Senator Natasha Stott Despoja and Economics lecturer at the University of Newcastle. He writes regularly for newspapers and magazines, has published extensively in academic journals and was the co-author Affluenza. David Yencken David Yencken is Patron of the Australian Conservation Foundation and founder of the Australian Collaboration. His previous positions include Head of Environmental Planning, The University of Melbourne, Chairman, Australian Heritage Commission. His recent books are Resetting the Compass: Australia’s Journey towards Sustainability and Into the Future: The Neglect of the Long Term in Australian Politics.

 

Future Leaders develops and supports these events and from time to time develops a presentation partnership with Melbourne Conversations, the City of Melbourne’s program of free talks. The Discussion Series aims to bring into focus significant issues for the Australian community, government and business. The events are for a general audience. They also provide young people with opportunities to build on their networks and to interact with outstanding leaders and role models in Australian society.

 

Discussions

Abolishing poverty: the human rights priority – “Poverty is the denial of all the human rights. It should be in the museum”. A discussion about creating opportunities for the poor to lead decent lives to their fullest potential like their more fortunate counterparts.
Date: Tuesday 9 March 2010

Sustaining a Healthy Body and Mind: Keeping in shape for the future – Can our bodies cope? The speakers will discuss how we will deal with the changing world with respect to disease management, environmental health and the role of pharmacology.
Date: Thursday 18 February 2010

From Melbourne to Copenhagen: What’s our responsibility for climate change? – With the world’s most powerful nations at Copenhagen looking unlikely to produce binding agreements on lower carbon emission targets, urgent and ongoing local action on the impact of climate change is even more important. The speakers will discuss these issues.
Date: Wednesday 9 December 2009

What Will We Leave Behind? Sustainable living now and forever – The speakers will discuss economic, social, cultural and environmental developments for present generations whilst securing and strengthening the life chances of future generations.
Date: Tuesday 17 November 2009

Water, Fire & Heat: Summer is Coming – The speakers will discuss the many challenges in managing the crisis we are facing with our water supplies, potential fires and heat this summer. The first half of 2009 was the driest on record for Melbourne.
Date: Tuesday 20 October 2009

Thriving or Just Surviving in Our Cities: Urban Challenges for this Century – The speakers will discuss how the experiences and future planning of cities might solve some of the pressing issues and contribute to the quality of life for all citizens.
Date: Monday 14 September 2009

Global Financial Crisis: Spending, Stock Market, Saving & Employment? – The speakers will discuss various aspects of the global financial crisis including the free market, greed, consumption, employment, the stock market and Australia’s future prosperity.
Date: Tuesday 21 April 2009

Water Crisis. What will it mean for you? – Academics, environmentalists & opinion makers discuss the impact of the water crisis on costs, health, food production, gardens and our rivers.
Date: Thursday 19 February 2009

Kicking Goals – Changing Lives – Discussions about homelessness, poverty, social entrepreneurship and making a change
Date: Wednesday 3 December – Friday 5 December 2008

Getting Around Melbourne – Transport visions for a sustainable future
Date: Wednesday 19 November 2008

Democracy: Do We Have It? – An exploration of democracy and what it means locally, nationally and internationally.
Date: Monday 22 September 2008

The Power of Ideas – How ideas serve to assist in understanding, forming & renewing Australia
Date: Tuesday 15 July 2008

Energy and Climate Change: science and technology for Australia’s future – Non–Renewable Energy: Coal, Gas, Geosequestration & Nuclear
Date: Monday 28 April 2008

Energy and Climate Change: science and technology for Australia’s future – Renewable Energy: Solar, Wind, Geo-Thermal, Bio Mass & Tidal
Date: Monday 21 April 2008

The Urgent Design Challenge – Case studies from Australian and International metropolises
Date: Thursday 14 February 2008

Art, Migration & Indigeneity – What Happens When Cultures Meet?
Date: Monday 14 January 2008

Music: Players, Passion and Politics
Date: Thursday 22 November 2007

Political Accountability – What is really going on ?
Date: Wednesday 27 June 2007

Our Future Health – The challenges for science in keeping us healthy in the 21 Century
Date: Wednesday 17 April 2007

Human Rights: Have We Lost Our dignity ? – Three prominent lawyers reflect on some of the critical questions of our time
Date: Wednesday 01 March 2007

Which Direction for Sustainability ? – Economists and Environmentalists Talking
Date: Wednesday 15th February 2007

What Difference is Australian Writing Making?
Date: Wednesday 22nd November 2006