Combatting threats to climate, environment, and society – why we need system change

When: Tuesday 10 March 2026, 6.30pm for 7pm presentation
Where: Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor Street, Chatswood

In support of Climate Action Week, WEPA is hosting the esteemed academic and lead author of ‘The Path to a Sustainable Civilisation: “Technological, Socioeconomic and Political Change”.

Unconstrained human activities are pressuring the planet, social justice, and peace. Technological change will play an important role in combating the forces driving climate disasters, but the power of vested interests and an economic system based on exploitation of the planet and people constrain progress.

Dr Diesendorf will discuss his strategy to overcome these barriers so that we can reset to an ecologically sustainable, socially just, more peaceful world.

It’s an event not to be missed. Dr Diesendorf is a distinguished speaker – Nature Conservation Council NSW CEO Jacqui Mumford describing his lectures as ‘inspirational’. He was originally a physicist who expanded into interdisciplinary research on energy and sustainability. He was also a UTS Professor of Environmental Science and Founding Director of the Institute for Sustainable Futures. Dr Diesendorf is currently an Honorary Associate Professor in Environment & Society at UNSW.

Please bring any family or friends who are interested in hearing how we can build a better future for our planet and its people.

A light supper will be provided.