5 climate sessions you won’t want to miss at SEWF22
The SEWF22 agenda is full of workshops, debates, keynotes and panels where you’ll learn from those who have paved the way in the sector and discover what’s driving the next chapter of the global conversation. Climate solutions are high on the agenda – here are five sessions you can’t miss if you’re ready to get inspired and make some change.
Food systems: using environmental knowledge to shape the world around us
Wednesday, 28 September 2022 | 11:30am - 12:15pm
The current food system is unsustainable and urgent change is needed. Chris Ennis (CERES, Australia) is moderating this session with Patricia Torres (Mayi Harvest, Australia) and Flora Vano (Action Aid Vanuatu, Vanuatu). Discover some of the social enterprise solutions that are working to turn the current food system on its head and make the most of the food we produce using innovation and traditional knowledge.
End of waste: the circular economy response
Wednesday, 28 September 2022 | 2:15pm – 3:00pm
Turning waste into a resource; this session looks at the alchemy and innovation required by social enterprises working in the circular economy.
Join Sian Murray (Pleasant State, Australia) and Kylie Flament (Green Connect, Australia) as they share their real-world stories of excellence and failure in this space.
Rural land - ownership, management and stewardship for community benefit
Wednesday, 28 September 2022 | 3:30pm - 4:15pm
Climate disasters and increasing pressure on rural economies have increased the focus on rural land management, ownership and stewardship. This discussion will bring together Australian and global, Indigenous and non-Indigenous approaches.
BRady Cronin (ACRE, Australia) is leading this session and is joined by Cissy Gore-Birch (Indigenous Carbon INdustry Network, Australia), Finlay MacLennan (Community Land Outer Hebrides, Scotland), and David Upton (Common Good Solutions, Canada).
Climate emergency: what role will social enterprises play?
Thursday, 29 September 2022 | 3:30pm - 4:15pm
The emergency is upon us and we must all be part of the solution but are social enterprises responding to climate change with the urgency that’s required? What more can and should be done at the individual, organisation and community level?
In this session, Chin Ching Soo (Westpac Group, Australia) leads the discussion and is joined by Rowan Foley (Aboriginal Carbon Foundation, Australia), India Miro Logan-Riley (ActionStation, Aotearoa New Zealand) and Litia Taukäve (Loving Islands Foundation, Fiji).
Rural land – ownership, management and stewardship for community benefit (in-person)
Wednesday, 28 September 2022, 3:30pm – 4:15pm (AEST)
Climate disasters and increasing pressure on rural economies have increased the focus on rural land management, ownership and stewardship. This discussion will bring together Australian and global, Indigenous and non-Indigenous approaches.
Brady Cronin (ACRE, Australia) is leading this session and is joined by Cissy Gore-Birch (Indigenous Carbon Industry Network, Australia), Finlay MacLennan (Community Land Outer Hebrides, Scotland) and Victor Steffensen, Firesticks Alliance Indigenous Corporation (Australia).
Ready to understand how social enterprise can play a part in handling the climate emergency? These sessions at SEWF22 are the best place to start. Hear from the experts, see how social enterprises are taking action today and planning for the future. Check out the full program here. Start with these five sessions and then continue learning as you fill your schedule with even more sessions, workshops, keynotes and discussions.