A thriving Murray-Darling Basin in 50 years – Hear from the Authors
A series of webinars where you will have the opportunity to hear directly from the authors of the ATSE Thriving Murray-Darling Basin essay collection.
Join us for a series of webinars where you will have the opportunity to hear directly from the authors of the Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering's (ATSE) new essay collection, A Thriving Murray-Darling Basin in 50 Years: Actions in the face of climate change. This series addresses the critical climate challenges threatening the health and sustainability of the Murray-Darling Basin.
These webinars will delve into the specific areas of expertise of the authors, each contributing valuable insights into how to respond effectively to the climate impacts facing the Basin. The discussions will cover essential topics such as the need for greater investment in technologies to monitor climate impacts on the river, the importance of sustained and inclusive governance involving regional and rural communities, and the evolution of the agriculture industry in response to decreased water availability.
The first webinar on 10 September 2024 will feature talks on:
- Hydroclimate of the Murray-Darling Basin – Prof Lu Zhang
- Climate change challenges and adaptation needs for Murray-Darling Basin Ramsar Wetlands of international importance – Dr Kerri Muller
- Challenges and adaptation opportunities for the Murray-Darling Basin in response to climate change: Industry development & adjustment – Carl Larsen
- Achieving a healthy, resilient and sustainable Murray-Darling Basin – Professor Sarah Ann Wheeler FASSA
The second webinar on 18 September 2024 will feature talks on:
- Challenges and adaptation needs for water quality in the Murray-Darling Basin in response to climate change – Mr John Verhoeven
- Surface water and groundwater connectivity in the Murray-Darling Basin: Integrated management of connected resources – Prof John Williams FTSE
- Restoring sustainability to MDV freshwater fish and aquatic ecosystems – Dr John Koehn
- The past, present and future of the Coorong, Lower Lakes and Murray Mouth – A/Prof Luke Mosley
- Riverine ecosystems and health: Soil-landscapes – Prof Rob Fitzpatrick FTSE
