17 June 2019
Extinction and the climate crisis key theme of environment conference
The crisis facing the North Coast koala population from deforestation will be top of the agenda at the NSW Regional Environment Conference in Lismore on June 22.
The conference is being hosted by the NSW Nature Conservation Council and Lismore’s Friends of the Koala and will include a panel discussion titled Species extinction in a climate crisis as well as workshops on successful Northern Rivers campaigns to protect nature and the return of Githabul country to Traditional Owners.
“We are very excited to be holding this year’s conference on the North Coast because there is such a high level of environmental awareness in this region,” CEO Kate Smolski said.
“The state of the environment concerns everybody in NSW, but it is of particular interest to people on the North Coast.
“People in this region know from lived experience that healthy communities and viable economies depend absolutely on healthy ecosystems and a healthy climate.
“This is one of the most stunning places in Australia, with an astonishing variety of ecosystems, plants and animals.
“Unfortunately, the region’s forests, rivers, and wetlands are threatened by a range of pressures, including unsustainable native forest logging, urban sprawl and the climate emergency.”
Ms Smolski said the conference was an opportunity for people to come together to share experiences, develop strategies and grapple with some of the state’s most pressing environmental issues. Everyone with an interest in nature conservation and environmental protection is encouraged to register.
CONFERENCE DETAILS
What: NSW Regional Environment Conference
When: Saturday, June 22
Where: Lismore Showgrounds, 116 Alexandra Parade, North Lismore
Cost: $25 (includes lunch)
Details: https://www.nature.org.au/about/governance/regional-conference-2019/
Phone: 9516 1488
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DRAFT
Regional Conference Agenda
Theme: Species extinction in a climate crisis
Saturday, June 22
8.30am REGISTRATION OPENS
8.45am WELCOME TO COUNTRY + SMOKING CEREMONY
9.30am REGIONAL CONFERENCE OPENING
Welcome and outline conference (Prof. Don White, NCC Chair)
Welcome to the region and local issues (Dr Ros Irwin)
9.45am NCC CEO UPDATE (Kate Smolski)
State-wide campaign highlights
Priority campaigns for 2019 and beyond
Local group campaign updates
9.55am SESSION 1: TBA
11.00am MORNING TEA
11.30am SESSION 2: Species extinction in a climate crisis (Panel)
12.30pm LUNCH
1.30pm WORKSHOP SESSION 1
1. Stories of Success: Protecting Nature in the Northern Rivers
2. Campaign for the Githabul return of country
2.45pm AFTERNOON TEA
3.15pm WORKSHOP SESSION 2
1. Forests
2. Habitat loss and environmental justice
3. Networked communities and resilience
5.00pm Finish
5:30pm Lantern parade starts from corner Market and Molesworth Street and to The Quad in Rural Street.
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