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The Lake Mac Thought Leader Program invites leading researchers and practitioners to our city to connect with residents, community groups and institutions.
A first for the city, this program invites the ‘Thought Leader’ to deliver talks and conduct meetings to discuss the latest research in their topic area.
The inaugural resident is Dr Joelle Gergis, an internationally renowned climate scientist. During February and March 2025, we look forward to an exchange of ideas on climate and sustainability, allowing us to bolster our knowledge and enhance our preparedness.
Dr Joëlle Gergis is an award-winning climate scientist and writer. She is an internationally recognised expert in Australian and Southern Hemisphere climate variability and change who has authored over 130 scientific publications. Joëlle served as a lead author on the latest United Nations’ Intergovernmental Panel on the Climate Change’s Sixth Assessment Report – a global review of climate change science.
Dr Gergis is the first participant of the Lake Mac Thought Leader Program as part of the development of the next iteration of the Lake Macquarie Environmental Sustainability Statement. Dr Gergis will visit the city in early 2025 to present and discuss ideas to address environmental issues facing our community.
Join Joëlle and other leaders in climate change action at an engaging, family-friendly community Eco Exchange on 22 February 2025.
Eco Exchange - 22 February 2025
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