Will Steffen Memorial Lecture

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Please join us for the memorial lecture in honour of Emeritus Professor Will Steffen, one of Australia’s most influential and respected climate scientists.

Professor Steffen was an internationally esteemed expert in climate change research, serving as Executive Director of the International Geosphere-Biosphere Programme (IGBP) and a contributor to five Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) assessment reports.

Will left a significant legacy at The Australian National University (ANU), as the former Director of ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society, and the Inaugural Director of ANU Climate Institute.

The inaugural lecture will be delivered by Professor Dr Johan Rockström, Director of the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research and Professor in Earth System Science at the University of Potsdam. Together with Emeritus Professor Will Steffen, Dr Rockström led the development of the Planetary Boundaries framework, which presents a set of nine planetary boundaries within which humanity can continue to develop and thrive for generations to come.

Several of Professor Steffen’s close colleagues will make short remarks following Dr Rockström’s address, including Professor Emerita Lesley Hughes, Pro-Chancellor at Macquarie University, Professor Brian Walker, ANU and Distinguished Professor Penny Sackett, ANU.

Additional Information: 

  • Registration is required for this event. 
  • More information on parking around Llewellyn Hall 
  • Accessible parking is available, there are a total of 12 accessible parking spaces in the areas.
  • Accessible parking spaces are also available around campus should you require them. 
  • To help keep everyone safe, please ensure that you are familiar with, and follow, the advice from ACT Health regarding COVID-19. 
  • If you do not feel well, please refrain from attending this event. 
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  • Please be advised this event will be recorded and published on ANU TV  

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Dates & times

6–7pm Thursday 4 Jul 2024

Speakers

  • Professor Dr Johan Rockström, Director, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
  • Emerita Lesley Hughes, Pro-Chancellor, Macquarie University
  • Professor Brian Walker, The Australian National University
  • Distinguished Professor Penny Sackett, Honorary Professor, ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions

Location

Llewellyn Hall, William Herbert Pl, Canberra ACT 2601, Australia