Forum Speaker Spotlight
by Jillian Browning • March 20, 2015 • Announcements, Events • 0 Comments
In the lead up to our Annual Marine Science Forum on the 2nd and 3rd of May, we will feature a post about each of the scientists presenting this year.
This week we would like to introduce you to:
Foundation Chair of Urban and Regional Planning Director Canberra Urban & Regional Futures University of Canberra.
Forum Presentation: Living with climate change – what are the risks and sustainable solutions?
The communities on the south coast already experience extreme weather events. The most recent climate change research confirms that we are already living with climate change. The risks with climate change are the impacts of these events will increase. The critical question is how communities can prepare for these changes and develop their sustainable solutions that meet the needs of the community and the coastal environment over the long term.
Bio
Professor Norman is Director of Canberra Urban and Regional Futures (CURF) and an Adjunct Professor with The Australian National University. Barbara is Chair of the ACT Climate Change Council and Deputy Chair of Regional Development Australia (ACT). She is a Life Fellow and past national president of the Planning Institute of Australia and Life Honorary Fellow of the Royal Town Planning Institute (UK). Her research and teaching interests include urban and regional planning, sustainable coastal planning, climate change adaptation and urban governance. Barbara was a contributing author to IPCC 5 WG 2 report on Impacts 2014. Professor Norman advises the public and private sector in Australia and has strong international linkages within Asia, Europe and the United States. Barbara was awarded an Australian Centenary Medal for her contribution to the community through urban and regional planning.