This seminar, held at Southern Cross University Gold Coast, brought together local and global experts in sustainable energy to discuss its role within broader local to global sustainability systems.
Dr. Kim Polistina from Eternal World Pty. Ltd. framed the seminar using a systems thinking approach, encouraging participants to consider how sustainable energy fits within sustainability systems for communities and beyond.
Innovations from Europe were presented by Dr. Margot Pellegrino & Prof. Bruno Barroca, from Gustav Eiffel University, Paris. Their first presentation focussed on the experience of climate urban design workshops organised as part of the European Erasmus UCCRN-Edu project. The second presentation discussed the urban impact of decentralized power generation and storage and how these transformations enhance cities’ adaptation and resilience to natural hazards and climate change.
The seminar showcased local change towards sustainability. Carmen Stewart from Future Scapes Consultancy highlighted the role of human behavior in sustainability, discussing the Imagine Northern Rivers project and the importance of creating a trustworthy, believable vision for a sustainable future. Malcolm Edgar from the Currumbin Ecovillage Energy Group shared an insightful presentation on the ecovillage’s sustainable energy journey, highlighting innovations, challenges, legislation, and promising future progress in powering a sustainable community.
Participants discussed the long-term benefits of sustainable and renewable energy in replacing fossil fuels and their positive impact on combating climate change.
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