A conversation about climate risk, net zero, and the real cost of energy choices for the Sunshine Coast, Fairfax and Australia.

Saturday 5 April
5:00pm–6:30pm 
Small Change, Nambour
Drinks and food available to purchase afterwards

We’d love to have you join us for dinner after the event—just make sure to RSVP AND send an email to [email protected] so we can plan catering.

About the Event

The future of energy is one of the most critical issues of our time.

Join us for the Energy and Climate Forum, a public discussion featuring four leading experts in climate science, energy policy and environmental advocacy. Together, we’ll explore how Australia can reach net zero by 2050, what’s needed for a resilient and economically responsible energy system, and how the Coalition’s nuclear plan stacks up against renewable technologies.

This forum is about cutting through misinformation, sharing credible evidence, and holding political leaders accountable for real climate action.

Our Speakers

Professor Ian Lowe AO
Emeritus Professor, Griffith University
Renowned physicist and science communicator, former ACF president and respected advisor on energy and the environment.

Tim Buckley
Director, Climate Energy Finance
Former Managing Director at Citigroup and one of Australia’s most trusted financial analysts on the energy transition.

Professor Steve Turton
Adjunct Professor, Central Queensland University
Environmental geographer with decades of climate and ecological research.

Narelle McCarthy
Environmental Campaigner for 20 years undertaking advocacy, strategic policy and planning, community, cross-sector engagement and representation across the Sunshine Coast.