Long reliant on coal, Asia’s megacities are poised to accelerate their energy transition in the coming decades. This seminar by Tyler Harlan investigates the political economy of these emerging energy flows, with examples drawn from Shanghai and Singapore: go.unimelb.edu.au/ztd8

We are pleased to offer three 2024 and three 2025 Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships to domestic students undertaking a PhD or Masters by Research degree at University of Melbourne. More info: go.unimelb.edu.au/xx6s #ClimateAction

Climate change is the biggest health issue facing the planet. Healthcare professionals deal with the outcomes, but can also be part of the solution 🌏

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#EarthDay Dr Rebecca Patrick Critical Care at UniMelb Doctors for the Environment Australia Melbourne Climate Futures

In a landmark decision earlier this month, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Switzerland had failed to comply with its duties to act on climate change. In this webinar, 3 leading climate litigation experts analyse the impact of these decisions➡️go.unimelb.edu.au/ndd8

The 'emissions paradigm' produces perverse responses where entrenched systems encourage emissions-producing behaviour. Fergus Green argues it is better to focus on adopting a 'Systems Paradigm' of climate governance in the MCF Seminar.

go.unimelb.edu.au/dtd8

To mark Earth Day 2024, Global Pact for the Environment 🌍 is hosting webinars around the globe. The mission of the Coalition is to bring together those who wish to defend and disseminate environmental rights. Join MCLE to discuss green rights on 22 April.

go.unimelb.edu.au/skt8

ICYMI: Ekaterina Aristova joined us to present a review of climate-related claims involving corporations, identifying emerging trends and patterns in legal proceedings, exploring the inherent challenges and complexities of litigating climate-related issues ⬇️
go.unimelb.edu.au/4kt8

To realise our ambitions for a sustainable future, and show regional leadership on this issue, we need greater recognition of the interconnectedness of sustainability issues, and it is critical that reforms and actions consider both planet and people.

go.unimelb.edu.au/6kt8

💡 How is Tasmania’s capital jumping into the future climate-first?

🎙️ Hear from GCoM Board Member, Lord Mayor Anna Reynolds, on Hobart's action plan to reduce emissions and improve efficiency within municipal operations.

Listen here! 👉tinyurl.com/4j327wyc

Overnight the ECHR CEDH handed down decisions in three climate cases. While the petitioners were only ‘successful’ in one case, this is not the end of the line for arguments linking climate change and human rights violations in courts, write MCF experts.

go.unimelb.edu.au/9ct8

The Wattle Fellowship invites you to Spotlight 2024: Three events showcasing the learnings, development and impact of students involved in the program. You will hear about the journey and projects fellows have undertaken over food and music. Register now: go.unimelb.edu.au/itt8

Wind and solar projects should be limited to land that has already been cleared. Biodiversity Council Brendan Wintle: 'onshore renewable projects needed to switch off fossil fuels would only occupy an area less than 2 per cent of Australia’s landmass...we’ve got to stop targeting natural

ICYMI: This seminar from last month delved into the intricate dynamics of electricity access, community ownership, and social relations in South Africa, drawing on research conducted in Winterveld, a town on the northwestern border of Gauteng Province⬇️ go.unimelb.edu.au/jtt8

Thank you to the Banksia Foundation for recognising our ecoSwitch app as a finalist in the Climate Impact Technology category at last night's Banksia Awards.

Congratulations to all the winners and finalists, we're proud to be in such inspiring company!

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Passionate about sustainability and looking to make a difference? The Wattle Fellowship is looking for you. Current University of Melbourne students are now welcome to apply by 21 April⬇️ go.unimelb.edu.au/nk8s
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Join Melbourne Law School's Centre for Law and the Environment for Climate Fresk, a 3-hour workshop designed to help participants explore the science of climate change, the impacts it is creating now and in the future, and what we can do about it.

events.unimelb.edu.au/MCLE/event/368…

Discover our upcoming events in the precinct community, featuring special performance art installations Science Gallery Melbourne & thought-provoking expert discussions Centre for AI and Digital Ethics, Melbourne Climate Futures on topics like AI prediction & the legalities of climate change ↓ melbconnect.com.au/whats-on-at-me…