ThinkActChange: Sustainability. What does it actually mean? Feat: Clover Moore

Sustainability. It seems to be the sexy word of the moment. But what does it actually mean?

At August's Think Act Change we're going to be hearing flash talks from a number of very different folks about what sustainability means to them, what they think it should mean to you & what it means for the world at large.

You'll also get your opportunity to have your say as the... [read more]

Sustainability. It seems to be the sexy word of the moment. But what does it actually mean?

At August's Think Act Change we're going to be hearing flash talks from a number of very different folks about what sustainability means to them, what they think it should mean to you & what it means for the world at large.

You'll also get your opportunity to have your say as the evening will involve flash talks followed by a panel & audience discussion.

 

SPEAKERS ON THE NIGHT WILL INCLUDE:

CLOVER MOORE | Lord Mayor of Sydney

As Lord Mayor of Sydney Clover aims to work in the community’s interests, for the needs of Sydney and for the future.

Clover works for a better environment and living amenities, and to defend our parks and foreshores. She promotes progressive solutions to inner city problems and is passionate about making Sydney an even better place to live and work, and to transform it into a leading sustainable city globally.

 

 

ANNA ROSE | Australian Youth Climate Coalition

Anna Rose is co-founder and Chair of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition, a movement of over 80,000 young people working to solve climate change before it’s too late. She is the former Environment Minister's joint Young Environmentalist of the Year and a Fellow of the International Youth Foundation.

In 2011 Anna received a Churchill fellowship to research youth peer-to-peer climate education. The Sydney Morning Herald named her one of Sydney’s most influential people (in 2009) and one of the top five most powerful grassroots organisers in NSW (in 2011). She has just released her first book, Madlands: A Journey to Change the Mind of a Climate Sceptic.

ANDREW VALDER & DARRYL NICHOLS | Garage Sale Trail

Andrew Valder has lead a varied career orbiting various planets in the entertainment universe and more recently the social enterprise space. In his early career he had a wild ride in the music business doing A&R and then establishing the now famous Open Air Cinema in Sydney Harbour. That was followed by the world of music TV as Marketing Director for Foxtel's music channels Channel V, Max and Club V. More recently Andrew co-founded national sustainability, community and fund raising program Garage Sale Trail. Having won awards here and internationally Andrew never ceases to be amazed that he spends his time talking about Garage Sales and is dedicated to building the program here and overseas.

Andrew is an avid fan of pop culture and politics and believes in inspiring people to make positive change in a way that works for them.

Darryl is co-founder of the Garage Sale Trail â€

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