100 Climate Conversations: Tim Flannery 2022

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Globally recognised scientist, conservationist and author Tim Flannery has been a stalwart champion on climate action for decades.

After the abolition of the federal Climate Commission in 2013, Flannery co-led the formation of the independent Climate Council and is now chief councillor. Through his research and work at the Climate Council, Flannery continues to campaign for effective climate policies.

See Flannery in conversation with investigative journalist Rae Johnston, recorded live at the Powerhouse as part of 100 Climate Conversations. Entry is free, but bookings are essential as places are limited. Doors open at 9.15am for a 9.30am start. No late admittance.

100 Climate Conversations is a two-year survey of visionary Australians who are accelerating the net zero carbon revolution. To find out more and subscribe to the podcast visit 100climateconversations.com.

Tim Flannery is an acclaimed scientist, explorer, conservationist and chief councillor of the Australian Climate Council. He was instrumental in forming Australian climate policy and served as chief commissioner in the Rudd government's Climate Commission. Flannery penned The Weather Makers: The History and Future Impact of Climate Change (2005) and has held positions of professor at the University of Adelaide, director of the South Australian Museum, principal research scientist at the Australian Museum and visiting chair in Australian Studies at Harvard University's Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology. He is known for his media appearances on ABC Radio, NPR and BBC.

Rae Johnston is a multi-award-winning STEM journalist, Wiradjuri woman, mother and broadcaster. The first Science and Technology Editor for NITV at SBS, she was previously the first female editor of Gizmodo Australia, and the first Indigenous editor of Junkee. She is a part of the prestigious 'brains trust' the Leonardos group for The Science Gallery Melbourne, a mentor with The Working Lunch program supporting entry-level women in STEM and an ambassador for both St Vincent De Paul and the Australian STEM Video Game Challenge.