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The Politics of Energy Transition

September 10 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

$20 – $30

Tuesday 10 September, 6.00pm: 2024 Manning Clark Lecture, Simon Holmes à Court, Coombs Lecture Theatre, ANU, Canberra

The Politics of Energy Transition

As the transition to a global economy based on the sustainable use of low emission energy proceeds, Simon Holmes à Court will speak about the forces shaping the political debate, policy-making, investment decisions and delivery that are critical for achieving the rate and scale of energy transition needed before the middle of the 21st century.

Simon Holmes à Court is an energy analyst, clean technology investor, climate philanthropist and a director of the Smart Energy Council, The Superpower Institute and the Australian Environmental Grantmakers Network. He was the driving force behind Australia’s first community-owned windfarm and is the founder of Climate 200, a community crowdfunding initiative that supports political candidates committed to a science-based response to the climate crisis. He writes regularly about the
transformation of Australia’s energy sector.

There will be a Q&A session following the address, then light refreshments

MCH members $20; Concession $25; General admission $30

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Date:
September 10
Time:
6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Cost:
$20 – $30
Event Category:
Website:
https://www.trybooking.com/CTMUZ

Organiser

Manning Clark Home – Australian National University
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Venue

Coombs Lecture Theatre
Fellows Road
Acton, ACT 2601 Australia
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