Horsham think tank
Horsham think tank
"Climate change adaptation and mitigation in Victorian drylands".
The final report from VCCCAR's first think tank is now available to download.
Click here for a copy.
Local, state and federal government, higher education and peak body primary industry groups have discussed the climate challenges and adaptive opportunities facing regional Victorians at VCCCAR's first think tank.
The think tank organising committee was led by Professor Peter Gell from the University of Ballarat's Centre for Environmental Management, assisted by Jasmyn Lynch (who provided the photographs on this page). The think tank was facilitated by Robb Gell, well known for his roles as a television weather presenter and climate science commentator. The think tank received extensive regional radio and newspaper coverage.
Drylands think tank April 8-9 - highlights
Figure1: Panel of speakers addressing some 'burning questions' (left to right):
Rob Gell, Rod Keenan, Peter Gell, Ailie Gallant, Rob Wilby, Roger Jones
Figure 2: Think tank participants during a presentation
Figure 3: Rob Wilby speaking on international adaptation approaches
Figure 4: Think tank participants during the workshop session
Figure 5: Think tank participants being addressed by John Harding of GWM
Water at Taylors Lake pumping station
Figure 6: Glenn Fitzgerald, Department of Primary Industries,
explaining the FACE experiement, Horsham
Think tank downloads
The following resource materials are available by clicking the appropriate link (all files are in pdf format):
