What does scientific evidence say about the changing climate of our planet and its implications for the future? What does sociology, theology and philosophy have to say about how we live in the light of this? This special event features three rich and engaging presentations, approaching the issue of Climate Change from different disciplines—followed by an extended Q&A. This event is focused on understanding and living in the light of climate change, rather than presuming to critique the science.
The Climate Crisis Panel is open to people of any religious beliefs or none at all. It will You are also welcome to simply come, sit and listen if you like: there will be no need or expectation for you to talk or respond to anything, if you don't want to.
Event Details
6:30-8:30pm Thursday 28th March
@ Wellspring Anglican Church building.
Tickets
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$10 full ticket
$5 concession
‘Climate change is big, but there is hope’ Matt King
Matt King was appointed Professor at UTAS in 2012 after returning to Tasmania following a decade working at the University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne in the UK. He has researched the changing Antarctic Ice Sheet and sea level for more than 25 years, publishing more than 150 papers in the leading scientific journals including several in the most prestigious journals Science and Nature.
For his research he has received awards from leading scientific bodies such as the Royal Society London and the Australian Academy of Sciences. Since 2021 he has been Director of the $25M Australian Centre for Excellence in Antarctic Science. Working across seven Australian universities, and with partners globally, the centre aims to help communities prepare for the climate risks emerging from East Antarctica and the Southern Ocean. He now regularly speaks with the media and public about the changes underway in Antarctica and their impacts on us. He has hope that we can avoid the worst of climate change.
Matt is married to Julia; they have three teenage daughters and recently bought a BYD EV.
‘Climate Crisis or Crisis Climate? Processing the anxiety of an unsustainable world’ Amy Isham
Amy’s doctorate explored leadership in regional areas and the ecosystem of people, policy and economic influences. Amy's deepest interest is in how our ecosystem and influences shape the way we see the world. Amy works at City Bible Forum, a Christian not-for-profit that creates spaces for discussing deeper ideas through film, philosophy and wellbeing. Amy co-hosts the Deeper Questions podcast with fellow Tasmanian Aaron Johnstone, a deep-thinking podcast that explores people’s professions and stories through the lens of faith. Amy writes academically in areas of social ostracism, moral panics and religion studies. Amy can’t sleep unless she has some fiction to read, is married to Luke and has two amazing kids.
‘Climate Crisis, Spiritual Crisis?’ Victor Shaw
Victor grew up as a missionary kid in PNG. He has degrees in Roman History and Theology. Since 2013 has been a minister at St George’s Anglican Church in Battery Point. He is a Canon of St David's Cathedral and has served as a member of the Environmental Response Group for the Anglican Diocese of Tasmania. He is married to Claire and they have 4 children.
