talk
february 2009
Water Crisis. What will it mean for you?
The City of Melbourne and Future Leaders are pleased to invite you and your friends to a timely and important discussion about water.
Academics, environmentalists & opinion makers discuss the impact of the water crisis on costs, health, food production, gardens and our rivers.
Plan to arrive by 5.30 as seating is limited.
Free Entry – General Admission.
Moderator:
Dr Helen Sykes AM - Founding Director Future Leaders
Panellists (in alphabetical order):
Mr John Connor
John Connor is Chief Executive Officer of the Climate Institute. Trained as a lawyer he previously ran the Nature Conservation Council of NSW and then moved to the Australian Conservation Foundation.
Professor Lee Godden
Lee Godden is the Director of the Centre for Resources, Energy and Environmental Law at The University of Melbourne. Her research interests include water law, environmental law and natural resources management.
Dr Lauren Rickards
Lauren Rickards is an Associate Partner at consultants RMCG and Honorary Fellow at The University of Melbourne. She has a wide experience on the impacts of drought on rural communities.
Dr Greg Moore
Greg Moore is Honorary Fellow at The University of Melbourne and Vice President of Sustainable Gardening Australia. His research interests include management of trees growing in stressed urban environments.