Social Policy Seminars
Climate Change: Real Risks for Community Organisations
This course is not currently scheduled. Please contact WACOSS to register your interest.
Climate change is all but certain. How will climate change affect the community sector and the services we provide? How can we prepare? How do we cut through the tangle of climate change issues? What risks does climate change pose to the community sector and our clients? From drought and bushfire to greenhouse pollution and emissions trading schemes, what are the potential impacts of climate change?
WHO SHOULD ATTEND? Staff and management of not-for profit organisations who are responsible for organisational policy, strategic planning, service delivery and future proofing. PRESENTER: DR KARL MALLON Karl is Director of Science and Systems at Climate Risk Pty Ltd. Karl has worked on climate and energy policy for twenty years. He specialises in mitigation and adaptation. He knows the not for profit sector well.
WHAT DOES IT COVER?
- Better understand the complex impacts of climate change and responses;
- Analyse your organisation, your services and your clients vulnerability to climate change;
- Develop a risk mitigation strategy for your organisation;
- Contribute to sector-wide thinking and responses.
