Run for a Safe Climate

Thursday 29 October

Time: 5pm

Location: Tjanabi Restaurant, Federation Square

Event: Launch of Run for a Safe Climate with guest of honour The Governor of Victoria, Professor David de Kretser AC.

By Invitation.

Monday 2 November: starting line event

Time: A snappy, fresh 8 am start!

Location: Endeavour Park by the monument

Event: Cook Shire Council Mayor Peter Scott and Carol Pierce from the Gungarde Aboriginal Corporation speak at the official send off as the runners take the first steps in their 6000km run. The youngsters from Hopevale Aboriginal Community will perform a dance to bless the run and ensure the runners have safe passage. Join us in wishing them well on their epic journey.

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Monday 2 November: Community forum

Time: 5.30pm for a 5.45pm start

Location: Daintree Discovery Centre

Event: meet the runners and hear two local scientists talk about their work, before joining us for a BBQ on the deck.

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Presenters include Great Barrier Reef expert Dr J.E.N. (Charlie) Veron and Wet Tropics Rainforest expert Associate Professor Steve Williams.

Today’s focus: Impacts of global warming on the Great Barrier Reef and Wet Tropics Rainforests; Highlighting regional climate solutions for the Far North Queensland region.

Tuesday 3 November: Community forum

Time: 6pm Community Walk • 6:30pm Community Forum

Location: Community walk: meet the Runners at Esplanade Park, Cnr Lily St and the Esplanade. Community Forum:  Catalina Room, Cairns RSL, 115 Esplanade.

Event: Join the Runners for the last few kilometres of their journey (at your own pace), or meet us at the end of the run for a Community Forum and hear from World reef and rainforest authorities from your local area.

All welcome: Please RSVP and let us know you are attending

Download poster/leaflet of this event (PDF)

Presenters: World authorities on the reef and the rainforests of Far North Queensland Dr J.E.N. (Charlie) Veron: Former Chief Scientist of the Australian Institute of Marine Science (AIMS) and Associate Prof Steve Williams, Director of Centre for Tropical Biodiversity and Climate Change

Today’s focus: Impacts of global warming on wet tropics rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef, and climate solutions for Far North Queensland

Wednesday 4 November: Community forum

Time: 6:15pm to 8pm

Location: Rydges Southbank Function Centre, 23-29 Palmer Street

Event: Hear from the Runners and two of Townsville’s very own world-renown scientists at this community event. Light refreshments proudly provided by NAB, Major Partner of Run for a Safe Climate.

All welcome. Please RSVP and let us know you are attending

Presenters: World authorities on the wetlands, rainforests and reefs of Far North Queensland – Professor Richard Pearson Head of School, School of Tropical Biology and Dr J.E.N. (Charlie) Veron, former Chief Scientist of the Australian Institute of Marine Science.

Today’s focus: Cromarty Wetlands, impacts of global warming on the Wet Tropics Rainforests and the Great Barrier Reef,  and climate solutions for Australia.

Thursday 5 November

Time: 4pm to 5pm

Location: Council Office gardens, Gordon st

Event: Welcome the runners to Mackay at the Council Office gardens at Gordon st

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Friday 6–Sunday 8 November

A Rest for the Runners!

The Run team will head to Heron Island Research Station to dive the reef with Dr. Selina Ward. Keep an eye on the Run website for interviews recorded by the Run’s very own film crew.

Scientist: Dr. Selina Ward is a world respected expert in the impacts of climate change on coral reefs, who works extensively on Heron Island.

Focus: Impacts of global warming and ocean acidification on the Great Barrier Reef and the reefs of the Asia Pacific region.

Monday 9 November: Community forum

Time: 5.45pm for a 6.00pm start

Location: Noosa Heads Surf Lifesaving Club, 69 Hastings St

Event: Meet the runners, hear their stories and talks from our keynote speakers.

Keynote speakers: Professor Tim Smith,  Director of the Sustainability Research Centre at University of the Sunshine Coast and Professor David Hood, Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering, Queensland University of Technology.

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Today’s focus: How can South East Queensland communities respond to the risks and challenges of climate change, and  reclaiming the future – integrated solutions for Australia to rise to the challenge of global warming.

Tuesday 10 November: Community forum

Time: 5.30pm to 7pm

Location: Brisbane Room, City Hall

Event: Meet and greet the runners and hear about the impacts of global warming on the barrier reef and south-eastern Queensland, developments in geo-thermal energy, and climate change risks and solutions within Brisbane.

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Download poster of Brisbane event (PDF)

Presenters: World authority on reef ecosystems Dr J.E.N. (Charlie) Veron, Former Chief Scientist of the Australian Institute of Marine Science; Professor Jan McDonald, lead researcher, South East Queensland Climate Adaptation Research Initiative (SEQ-CARI) and Director, Griffith Climate Change Response Program; Susan Jeanes, CEO, Australian Geothermal Energy Association; John Jordan, Brisbane City Council Green Heart CitySmart program.

Today’s focus: The prognosis for the Great Barrier Reef, South East Queensland Climate Change vulnerability and solutions, and the potential for geothermal energy to power a clean future for Australia.

Wednesday 11 November: Greet, hear, eat!

Time: 4:45pm for a 5pm start

Location: Beach Hotel, Bay St

Event: Meet the runners, hear their stories and talks from our keynote speakers. Music to follow.

Speakers: David A Hood , Adjunct Professor, Faculty of Built Environment and Engineering, Queensland University of Technology; and hear from the police and firefighters who dealt with Black Saturday.

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Today’s focus: Reclaiming the future – integrated solutions for Australia to rise to the challenge of global warming – how to build a better, smarter, cleaner and safe climate future.

Thursday 12 November: Community forum

Time: 9am to 10am

Location: Fountain Room, Lismore City Hall. 1 Bounty Street, Lismore

Event: Meet the Runners as they arrive in Lismore! Hear from Dr Leigh Davison about Sustainable Living in the Northern Rivers, then hear from the Safe Climate Australia team about the Transition Plan being developed to combat global warming.

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Presenter: Dr Leigh Davison, Senior Lecturer in the School of Environmental Science and Management at Southern Cross University, and Director of the Centre for Ecotechnology. Leigh’s work focuses on the development of low tech approaches to the management of the modified water and nutrient cycles.

Today’s focus: The challenges, risks and solutions for the Lismore area in a changing climate and resource constrained world

Sustainable Living in the Northern Rivers

Thursday 12 November: Community run and BBQ

Time: 5pm Community Run • 6pm Community BBQ

Location:

Community Run – Meet at the end of Short Street on the Hastings River, and join the runners for the very end of the day, as they head to Rotary Park
Community BBQ – Rotary Park, b/w Stewart and William Streets.

Event: Join the Runners for the last few kilometres of their journey (at your own pace), or meet us at the end of the run for a community BBQ and chance to meet the Runners. BBQ proudly put on by NAB, Major Partner of Run for a Safe Climate.

All welcome Please RSVP and let us know you are attending

Today’s focus: Climate impacts on Australian rainforests

Saturday 14 November:

Domain walk

Time: 4pm

Location: Mrs Macquarie’s chair, Domain

Event: Greet the runners as they finish the day’s run, then walk the final kilometre to the Opera House. RSVP here to let us know you’ll be joining us.

Customs House Community Event

Time: 5pm – 7:30pm

Location: Barnet Long Room, Customs House, Circular Quay

Event: Joe Herbertson AM,  Board Member of Safe Climate Australia, Executive Chair of Crucible Carbon Pty Ltd, Conjoint Professor at Newcastle University, Visiting Fellow at Macquarie University, and former head of BHP’s corporate research laboratories. Joe will present on the  Safe Climate Australia transition plan – the Australia specific contribution to a smarter, cleaner, safe climate future. How we can meet the challenge of dangerous global warming through rapid decarbonisation of energy systems, communities, agriculture and economic activity, while concurrently drawing down large volumes of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, to reduce atmospheric carbon levels to those most likely to be safe for humanity and the planet.

All welcome Please RSVP and we’ll send you specific event details 

Monday 16 November: “The big solar BBQ”

Time: 2pm

Location: end of Garran Road, Australian National University

Event: “The big solar BBQ” . Meet Australia’s leading solar thermal scientists and have a sausage cooked by a solar powered BBQ.

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Monday 16 November: Parliament House briefing

Time: 4.45pm for 5pm

Location: Parliament House Theatre

Event: Climate change reaction: Global warming and Australia’s security

Presenters: Professor Ove Hoegh-Guldberg, Global Change Institute, University of Queensland and Dr. Paul Tregoning, Australian National University, Research School of Earth Sciences

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Tuesday 17 November: Jindabyne–Charlotte Pass

Time: 11 am – 2pm

Location: Meet at Snowy Region Visitor Centre

Event: 11am meet the runners as they come into Jindabyne at Jindabyne National Parks and Wildlife Service Building. Hear the runners stories and learn all about this building that is powered by geo-thermal energy with Penny McLennan, Visitor Centre Manager. At 11.45, we will leave for Charlotte Pass (own transport required) to hear expert Dr Ken Green talk about the impacts of climate change on the Alpine environment. Finally we will visit the climate change displays at the Kosciuszko Education Centre.

Please note that you will need your own transport for transfers between Visitor Centre, Charlotte Pass and the Education Centre.

Today’s Focus: the impacts of climate change on the Alpine environment.

Wednesday 18 November

Rest day at Tom Groggin station!

Thursday 19 November: Community run and forum

Time: 5:30pm Community Run • 7pm Community forum

Location:

5:30PM for a 6pm start:  Join the runners for a 5km run from Sumsion Gardens (end of Huon St North Wodonga)
7:00PM    Community Event & BBQ at Albury Tigers Football Club, Wodonga Place

Event: Join the Runners in the last leg of their journey for the day, then share a BBQ and be treated to a fantastic lineup of speakers.

All welcome: Please RSVP and let us know you are attending

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Presenters: Rob Fenton, National Environment Centre and Barney Foran, Barney recently retired from CSIRO in Canberra where he was a futures analyst, and Dr Ben Gawne,  Director of The Murray-Darling Freshwater Research Centre.

Today’s focus: Impacts of global warming on the ecology and water resources of our national food bowl, the Murray Darling basin, how farmers can become part of the solution through building soil carbon, and reclaiming the future – large scale solutions for a cleaner, smarter, better safe climate Australia.

Friday 20 November

Our Runners will enjoy the beautiful surrounds of Lake Barmah as they have an opportunity to rest and recuperate.

Today’s focus: Climate impacts on indigenous Australians.

Saturday 21 November: Community forum

Time: 6:00pm Community Run, 6:30pm Community Event/BBQ

Location:

Community Run: Begins at Ornamental Lakes, Cnr Hugh King Drive and Magnolia Avenue

Community Event/ BBQ:  Mildura Function Centre – Mildura South Football Club, Crn San Mateo and 12th Street.

Event: Meet the runners and hear their stories and learn more about local climate change impacts and solutions.

All welcome Please RSVP and let us know you are attending

Presenters: Glenn Milne, Mildura Development Corporation will talk about Mildura as a clean energy hub; hear from Brendan Condon, Run Director, and hear the Runners’ stories.

Today’s focus: Social and mental health aspects of global warming. Solar thermal solutions.

Monday 23 November: Meet the Runners

Time: 5:00pm

Location: NAB, 22 King William Street, Adelaide

Event: Meet the runners and hear why they have chosen to Run for a Safe Climate.

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Today’s documentary focus: Climate change impact on the Murray River

Tuesday 24 November

A rest night for our Runners! And a great chance to enjoy Robe’s beautiful surroundings.

Today’s focus: Lower Murray Wetlands

Wednesday 25 November: Community forum

Time: 3pm to 4.30pm

Location: Reception Room, Glenelg Shire Council, Cliff Street, Portland

Event: Meet the runners and hear their stories and learn more about local climate change impacts and solutions.

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Presenters: Lane Crockett, Pacific Hydro, one of Australia’s largest renewable energy providers and wind farm developers; and Dr Peter Gill, recognised as one of Australia’s leading blue whale scientists.

Friday 27 November: Run

Time: 5pm sharp

Location: Bottom of Forest Street near Ballarat Grammar Boatshed, Lake Wendouree.

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Friday 27 November: Community forum

Time: 6.15pm for a 6.30pm start

Location: Heinz Centre, Ballarat Grammar, 201 Forest St

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Today’s focus: Fire affected communities, future fire and climate trends

Saturday 28 November: Hepburn

Time: 10.30 am

Location: Leonards Hill CFA, Ballan Daylesford Road, 10km south of Daylesford (parking available down the road at Leonards Hill Hall).

Event: The runners will stop off at this unique community owned wind farm, to meet the local community at the CFA, and celebrate this example of a community mobilising to meet the challenges of climate change.

Hosted by Hepburn Wind and Leonards Hill CFA.

Morning tea provided. All donations to support the development of a Plan for a Safe Climate.

[Overnight stop: Kilmore]

Sunday 29 November: Kinglake

Time: 10am to 11am

Location: Kinglake Village, cnr St. Andrews Rd & Mt.Slide Rd, Kinglake

Event: Meet the runners and hear their stories and learn more about local climate change impacts and solutions. Join us for a BBQ, with all proceeds going to the Safe Climate Transition Plan.

All welcome Please RSVP and let us know you are attending

Today’s focus: Fire affected communities, future fire and climate trends.

There are rare moments in our lives when we have an opportunity to celebrate extraordinary feats.

25 Runners… 28 days… 30 community events… 6000km for change … and one Finish Line!

In Melbourne on 29 November, our team of 25 emergency service workers will take the final steps of their 6000km Run for a Safe Climate.

You are cordially invited to be part of this event: to join with the runners and the community in cheering them on as they run across the finish line.

You can join this event in two ways. Either by running the final 2.8km of the run with the runners or by being ready to cheer the runners as they arrive at the finish line.

1. 1.30PM To attend the finish line celebration: arrive at St. Kilda Sea Baths on the foreshore. Classic finish line celebrations: music, speeches, accolade

2. 1.30PM Join the final 2.8km leg of the run. Meet at Kerferd Road Pier, Albert Park, next to Portabella Cafe. Get there early for registration and an on-time run

Be a part of the action and celebrate the finish line of this epic Australian project. Further event details on entertainment for the whole family outlined in the invitation attached.

In less than ten days an incredible feat will reach it’s end, with runners having travelled from Cooktown through NSW, across to Adelaide, and into Melbourne.

Free to the public.  Please RSVP and let us know you are attending or running

The Run Team!