Ross Garnaut climate change event in Adelaide
Professor Ross Garnaut AO.
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Wednesday, 1 June 2011
Following the launch of the final report of the , Professor Ross Garnaut AO will tonight discuss the key findings of his update in an event hosted by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide's .
Professor Garnaut was commissioned to provide an update to the 2008 Climate Change Review for the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n Government and community. Since then, the Garnaut Climate Change Review-Update 2011 has released a series of papers addressing developments across a range of areas, including climate change science and impacts, international mitigation progress, carbon pricing, land, innovation, and the electricity sector.
Professor Garnaut delivered his final report yesterday (Tuesday 31 May). His visit to Adelaide will see him discuss the key findings of his update and present his recommendations for action on climate change in the national interest.
Ross Garnaut is one of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥'s most distinguished and well-known economists. He has held senior roles in universities, business, government and other ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n and international institutions.
He is Vice-Chancellor's Fellow and Professorial Fellow in Economics at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Melbourne and Distinguished Professor of Economics at the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥n National ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥. He received an Officer of the Order of ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ for services to education and international relations.
WHAT: by Professor Ross Garnaut AO
Public event hosted by the ÐÓ°ÉÖ±²¥ of Adelaide's Environment Institute
WHERE: Adelaide Convention Centre, North Terrace, Adelaide
WHEN: 6.00pm-7.15pm tonight - Wednesday 1 June 2011
COST: FREE - but bookings are essential
Bookings must be made at:
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