Join us at the Fenner School of Environment & Society for a delightful series of bite-sized talks, where our brilliant academics break down their fascinating research in just 10 minutes!

Up first, Saul Cunningham asks, “IPBES?! What’s that?” Dive into the intriguing world of biodiversity and ecosystem services, and discover why they’re absolutely crucial—even if their acronyms are a mouthful!

Following Saul, Ian Fry tackles “Sea level rise and climate change displacement in Honduras.” Ian will unpack how rising tides are more than just a reason to adjust your beach plans!

Then, Kathleen Broderick explores “Water resources planning in a warming, drying climate in the south west of Western Australia.” Learn how the changing climate is reshaping our strategies and what this means for the driest regions Down Under.

Come for the science, stay to eat your lunch, and leave with your curiosity sparked. 

About the Speakers

Prof. Saul Cunningham is an environmental scientist with broad interests including a special love for pollination ecology. Saul was part of the first IPBES assessment back in 2015 and finds himself involved again now. In his spare time he is director of the Fenner School. In his mind he has barely changed from this picture, taken during field work in 1996.

Associate Prof. Ian Fry teaches international environmental policy at the Fenner School. He is the former UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights and Climate Change and was recently reappointed as the International Climate Change and Environmental Advisor for the Tuvalu government.