Climate action hurdles to be discussed at Salamander Bay community forum Port POPUP - DAupdate Port Stephens by News Of The Area - Modern Media - March 13, 2024 Dr Mark Diesendorf. GUEST speaker Dr Mark Diesendorf will lay bare the forces threatening to undermine urgent action on climate at a community forum in Salamander Bay on Sunday 7 April. EcoNetwork-Port Stephens and Renew Hunter Region Branch are conducting the free forum at the Tomaree Community Centre, commencing at 2.00 pm. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “Dr Diesendorf is an environmental campaigner and Honorary Associate Professor in Environment and Society at the University of NSW,” said EcoNetwork president Iain Watt. “We look forward to becoming enlightened about the threats to a sustainable and just society. “In his recent book, ‘The Path to a Sustainable Future’, Mark says very powerful vested interests have captured most of our decision-makers and influencers, resulting in effective climate action being held back. “However, there’s room for optimism. “Mark will show in his presentation how we can transition to a new civilisation that is ecologically sustainable, socially just, healthy and less militarised, with strategies and policies for avoiding the business-as-usual path to disaster.” Attendees will also hear updates from four EcoNetwork affiliates involved in environmental action: the Salamander Bay Recycling Centre, the Renew Hunter Region Branch, the Australian Marine Conservation Society and the Voice of Wallalong and Woodville.
