Climate change: Why, when and how do we respond?
Very brief introductions by experts from Otago University and Victoria University, including James Renwick, will be followed by discussion and questions from the audience.
We will discuss environmental, human health and social impacts of climate change, renewable energy, the pros and cons of offsetting, how much time, money and other resources should be spent on mitigation vs adaptation?
How prepared is Dunedin and Otago for Climate Change?
Speakers:
- James Renwick: Climate change – see video here
- Prof Bob Lloyd: Energy
- Alex MacMillan: Health
- Susan Walker: Biota
- Lisa Ellis: Social – see video here
- Associate Professor Janet Stephenson: Summary/Conclusion – see video here
Event will be held in the St David Lecture Theatre Complex, St David Street, University of Otago