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Join us for an interactive 1:1 Fireside Chat between Professor Rebekah Brown, Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research) of Monash University, and Erik Berglöf, Chief Economist at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank. This event will cover Nature, Health, Inclusion and policies needed to finance an urgent transition.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Erik Berglöf - Chief Economist at the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
- Rebekah Brown - Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Research), Monash University (Moderator)

Organiser:
Monash University

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As the world races to identify the funds required to enable a rapid and just transition to a climate-compatible world and to protect people from the worst effects of climate change, eyes have increasingly turned to philanthropy. Monash University and Asia Philanthropy Circle are co-hosting a session to showcase East/West, North/South collaborations which have moved the needle on critical societal issues (including climate action). Approaches to philanthropy across regions have evolved significantly in the last decade despite enduring perceptions of western styles and traditions of giving in the West and East. Dow different voices have raised different issues to the climate, energy, development agendas as more diverse actors have come to the table over the years – and galvanized new action. In the crucial few years left, how can philanthropy, even if seemingly of different ilks, come together in a range of collaborative models to catalyse the changes we need to see? Can approaches to social impact be guided by universal values and goals? This frank dialogue intends to provide insights into the nuances of working in Asia and how to do collaborative philanthropy to reach 2030 goals.

Speaker/Hosts:
- Carol Tan - Deputy CEO, Asia Philanthropy Circle
- Seema Paul - Program Director, Sequoia Climate Foundation

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Asia Philanthropy Circle, Monash Sustainable Development Institute

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The High Seas Treaty marks a significant milestone in global ocean governance, helping to secure greater protection for biodiversity in half the planet that makes up the High Seas and providing a key new tool that will help tackle the climate and biodiversity crises and address ocean and climate justice. Co-hosted by the governments Australia, Palau and Mauritania this event provides an opportunity for countries to demonstrate their commitment to the new UN High Seas Treaty that was agreed in March 2023, through a symbolic declaration of their intent to support swift ratification to ensure the treaty enters into force as soon as possible.

Speaker/Hosts:
- Rebekah Brown - Deputy Vice Chancellor Research and Senior Vice-President, Monash University Australia
- Representative of Palau government - TBA
- Representative of Australian government - TBA

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Government of Palau, Government of Australia, Government of Mauritania, Monash University, High Seas Alliance, International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Natural Resources Defense Council, International Fund for Animal Welfare, EarthEcho International and Global Choices

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In this 60-minute event we delve into the nexus of climate change and maternal and child health. Participants will gain insight into the challenges and solutions, empowering them to take collective action for a sustainable and resilient future, ensuring the well-being of mothers and children in a changing climate.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Ashish Barua - Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation (Bangladesh)
- Katie Huffling - Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments
- Cecilia Sorensen - Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Columbia University
- Zerina Tomkins - Associate Professor Nursing and Midwifery Monash University Moderator

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Helvetas Swiss Intercooperation, Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments, Global Consortium on Climate and Health Education, Columbia University, Monash University

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“Digital Health Solutions for Climate Change Resilience: Adapting and Mitigating the Impact" is focused on the intersection of digital health and climate change, aims to heighten awareness, ignite discussions, inspire innovation, and facilitate collaboration among participants and experts. It offers a platform for structured dialogue and engagement, addressing vital questions surrounding environmentally sustainable digital health solutions for climate resilience.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Stefan Wheat - MD, University of Washington, School of Medicine
- Victor Anthony - Lopez-Carmen, Harvard Medical School
- Suman Pant - Nepal Health Research Council
- Gabriela Fernando - Monash Malaysia
- Zerina Tomkins - Associate Professor Nursing and Midwifery Monash University Moderator

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Monash University, University of Washington, Harvard Medical School, Nepal Health Research Council

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Communities are experts in their own lived experience and in ways to improve and sustain their health and wellbeing in and out of times of crisis. This event will explore the value and challenges of community led approaches to wellbeing and disaster resilience, and how governments, academics and industry can help and not hinder these processes.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Tristan Kennedy - Pro Vice-Chancellor (Indigenous), Monash University (Moderator)
- Briony Rogers - Chief Executive Officer of Fire to Flourish program, Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University - Pre-recorded film
- Eka Permanasari - Associate Professor Urban design, Architecture, and Southeast Asian Studies, Monash University, Indonesia
- Cara Cook - Director of Programs, Alliance of Nurses for a Healthy Environment
- Janine Mohamed - Chief Executive Officer, Lowitja Institute

Organiser:
Monash University

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RISE is a transdisciplinary research program with a vision to improve the health and wellbeing of residents of urban informal settlements across the developing world. RISE is trialling a water-sensitive approach to water and sanitation management in informal settlements in Makassar, Indonesia and Suva, Fiji.

Working with communities, governments, local leaders and partners, RISE is co-designing site-specific solutions that combine engineering with nature-based technologies, to deliver water and sanitation services, improve climate resilience, and transform the health and wellbeing of the communities.

With the first-ever rigorous evidence of effectiveness in hand, the long-term ambition is to expand the approach across the Asia-Pacific and the world, to give millions the opportunity to live healthier and safer lives

Speakers/Hosts:
- Tony Wong - Professor of Sustainable Development, Monash University, and Director of Upscaling, Revitalising Informal Settlements and their Environments (RISE)
- Mere Nualumatua – Senior Engagement Specialist (Urban Planning), Monash University, RISE Fiji
- Ruzka Taruc – Chief Investigator and Assessment Project Manager, Universitas Hasanuddin, RISE Indonesia

Organiser:
Monash University

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This panel discussion will be both a showcase of the world’s leading alliances from different regions, and a thought starter exploring ‘where to next’ for opportunities and collaborative solutions in climate financing and philanthropy. The discussion will consider how philanthropy can play a catalytic role - either in the public or through private partnerships - to galvanise a movement towards a net zero world, aligned to 1.5°C.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Sharon Koh - Director, Philanthropy Asia Alliance
- Carol Tan - Deputy CEO, Asia Philanthropy Circle
- Stefan Schurig - Secretary General, Foundations 20
- Aditi Thorat - Director of Fundraising, Global Commons Alliance
- Liz Ee - Climateworks Centre (Moderator)

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Philanthropy Asia Alliance, Asia Philanthropy Circle, Climateworks Centre

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Catalysing green investment to the region will help to achieve dual goals: increasing regional prosperity while accelerating climate actions. This event will help catalyse actions by bringing together different stakeholders to discuss the untapped potential for low carbon investment in Southeast Asia and the key drivers and barriers for investing in regional green growth.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Keith Lin - Director, Sustainability, Public Affairs and Ecosperity
- Winfried Wicklein - Director-General, Asian Development Bank
- Ian Learmonth - CEO, Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation
- Yuen Yoong Leong - Professor at Sunway University, Director of Sustainability Studies, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN)
- Australia’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation - TBA
- Trang Nguyen - Southeast Asia Lead, Climateworks Centre (Moderator)

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Climateworks Centre, Monash University

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The Government of Fiji (a pioneering influencer on climate change policy discourse) will provide insights on the global climate change policy from a climate accounting viewpoint. This event will provide a voice on climate accounting—which matters to business (SMEs) sustainability and consumer welfare—giving Pacific Island Countries greater visibility in our efforts to contribute to policy on climate change. It will inform Fiji Government’s strategic funding negotiations for climate financing under the SME pool of funds.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Nicolas J.A. Buchoud - Senior Advisor to Dean- Asian Development Bank Institute
- Prashant Chandra - Manager, Climate Change Unit, Office of the Prime Minister, Fiji
- Seungju Baek - Deputy Dean, Asian Development Bank Institute
- Joel Abraham - CEO, Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission
- Kushaal Raj - Conservation International
- Paresh Narayan - Professor, Monash Business School (Moderator)

Organiser:
Monash University

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This event is a call to action, fostering awareness and dialogue to inspire change. By uniting the expressive power of art with the rigour of academia, the event will catalyse innovative solutions and promote dialogue around the need for inclusivity, equity, and justice in the face of a changing climate.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Gabriela Fernando - Assistant Professor, Public Health, Monash Indonesia
- Parneet Kaur - Founder, Poetry for Planet
- PLAN international - TBA
- UNICEF - TBA
- AYFICE - TBA
- Isabelle Zhu-Maguire - Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Amplify (Moderator)

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Monash University

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Locally-led water-climate solutions require strong gender equality, disability, and social inclusion (GEDSI) approaches in programs and organisations. A more climate-resilient future calls for transformation of norms to leave no one behind and ensure that everyone is part of the solution. This event explores how application of these approaches facilitates more equitable and sustainable outcomes in water resource management (WRM), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) and climate programs.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Turea Wickham - Program Manager, Australian Government Water for Women Fund, World Vision Papua New Guinea
- Manohara Khadka - International Water Management Institute
- Anna Mutta - Country Director, SNV in Lao PDR
- Sarah Ransom - General Manager, Australian Water Partnership
- Leslie (Phil) Duncan - Professor at the Centre for Applied Water Science, National Environmental Science Program
- Juliet Willets - Professor at University of Technology Sydney - Institute for Sustainable Futures
- Tony Wong - Professor at Monash Sustainable Development Institute, Monash University
- Alison Baker - Fund Manager, Australian Government Water for Women Fund, GHD (Moderator)

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
GHD, Monash University

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This event provides an opportunity to create an improved understanding among financiers and philanthropies of universities' challenges across different regions whilst increasing Universities’ awareness of emerging climate financing options. In so doing, it aims to identify solutions that promote targeted and innovative financing mechanism(s) for universities, with the hope to create avenues for joint efforts to address the gap between the commitment and ambition of universities and the financial resources needed to fund the transition.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Nicole Iseppi - Director of Energy Innovation, Bezos Earth Fund
- Maurie McInnis - Stony Brook University President
- Jeffrey Sachs - UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network President
- Elena Crete - Head of Climate and Energy, UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Monash University and UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network

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As the world is working together to achieve the climate goals enshrined in the Paris Agreement, just transition rhetoric increasingly plays a central role in the interface between curbing emissions and the socio-economic disruptions of climate action. This event will call for a holistic approach to just energy transition by discussing the key drivers and barriers to tackle socio - economic disruptions while accelerating the energy transition across different areas including: investment, skills and education and empowerment of women and girls.

Speakers/Hosts:
- John Thwaites - Chair, Monash Sustainable Development Institute and Climateworks Centre (Welcome Remarks)
- Megan Argyriou - Board Chair, 1 Million Women
- Paul Butar - Deputy Head, Indonesia’s JETP Secretariat
- Shreejan Pandey - General Manager, Monash Energy Institute
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- Trang Nguyen - Southeast Asia Lead - Climateworks Centre (Moderator)

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Climateworks Centre

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This panel discussion offers a platform for young professionals across the Asia-Pacific region to share their groundbreaking work and innovative ideas in the energy sector. Attendees will witness a dynamic exchange of projects and ideas, fostering collaboration and providing a glimpse into the diverse perspectives shaping the future of energy. Join us to be part of this engaging session and connect with the next generation driving positive change in the industry.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Jitsai Santaputra - Youth for Energy Southeast Asia
- Fogamomi Nicc Moeono - Internation Youth Climate Delegate
- Kaaviyansiri Pathmasiri - Monash Energy Club
- Asmanee Chesuemea - UNICEF's Young People Advisory Board for Environment and Climate Change
- Sho Hayashi - Sustainability Specialist for Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Monash Energy Club
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Energy efficiency, electrification and smart energy management that aligns electric loads with the availability of renewable energy has a critical role in global decarbonisation efforts. This panel session will bring together key experts to share experiences in harnessing the power of the the demand side of our energy system to discuss and debate:
- The need to dramatically raise the world's ambition on energy efficiency and energy management
- The importance of an integrated approach to efficiency, electrification and renewables to deliver an equitable, cost effective transition
- How we reform energy markets to capture the value of demand-side services
- Opportunities to rapidly share knowledge and expertise to support the transition right around the world

Speakers/Hosts:
- David Hochschild - Chair California Energy Commission
- Luke Menzel - CEO Energy Efficiency Council

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Energy Efficiency Council

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Now, more than ever, we must listen to global Indigenous voices to facilitate sustainable transitions. Ensuring this process is inclusive of diverse Indigenous perspectives is essential for the future of our planet.

This workshop aims to enhance the focus on the Indigenous community within the imperative shift towards a sustainable future.It offers a platform for global Indigenous leaders to share insights on the challenges and successes in the Just Transition space. The discussions will question the role of major institutions across various sectors, examining their responsibility to eliminate colonial barriers and elevate Indigenous leadership in climate action and participation in the Just Transition process.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Tristan Kennedy - Pro-Vice Chancellor (Indigenous), Monash University, Australia
- Jess Walters - Project Coordinator, Monash Sustainable Development Institute

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Monash University

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This aims to raise awareness of what the youth of the world need and want from built environments in the context of global warming and climate change. This will involve a keynote speech by a Youth Leader followed by an audiovisual exhibition of child and youth-led actions for sustainable cities.

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Save the Children, UNICEF, Global Buildings Performance Network, Monash Art, Design and Architecture. and Monash Sustainable Development Institute

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This event will rely on case studies to map out practical steps to turn commitments into achievements in the greening of the built environment. It will showcase tools and approaches to increase the transparency on climate, social and natural performance of the built environment.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Eva Gladek - CEO & Founder, Metabolic
- Rosana dos Santos - Executive Director, Energy Transition Institute
- Zhigao Wang - Director Cities Program - Energy Foundation China

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Metabolic, Energy Transition Institute, Energy Foundation China

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Increasing transparency on climate, social and natural performance of the built environment to inform action, supporting stakeholders to turn commitments into achievements. Industry and Policy leaders will showcase tools and approaches to increase the transparency on climate, social and natural performance of the built environment. Based on these examples, we will map out practical steps to turn climate commitments into achievements.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Sunita Purushottam - Chair, GBPN Board, GBPN/Mahindra Life-Spaces
- Hilari Varnadore - Vice President for Cities, US Green Building Council
- Vicky Sins - CEO, World Benchmarking Alliance
- Lauren Boucher - Manager, Collaborative Labelling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP)

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Mahindra Life-Spaces, GBPN/Monash University, World Benchmarking Alliance, Collaborative Labelling and Appliance Standards Program (CLASP), US Green Building Council

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“The Future of COPs” contemplates the current COP system and its functioning under the UNFCCC. It provides opportunity to contemplate pressing questions about COPs, including advancing the concept of collective effort and whether the structure and process is the most appropriate to elicit the greatest action to address climate change and create a just transition with meaningful inclusion.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Rachmat Witoelar - Past COP President

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Monash University, Institute for Sustainable Earth and Resources (I-SER) Universitas Indonesia, Climateworks Centre

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This event will explore and discuss effective partnerships for the goals, and climate action, in alignment with SDG 17. Best practice case studies and exemplars will be outlined, with contributions invited from the floor.

Speakers/Organisations:
Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education (YEAH), Ecological Society of America, the Smithsonian, Earth Day, Colorado State University, Monash University, Vanderbilt University, Moravian University, Michigan Technological University, Colorado College, Mountain Sentinels, Boston University.

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YEAH, Monash University

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Universities have a leadership role to play in creating diverse partnerships working hand-in-hand with communities, and to train the next generation of professionals to create climate solutions. This special event will explore the importance of real-world partnerships to promote climate empowerment throughout the Asia Pacific region.

Speakers/Organisations:
International Universities Climate Alliance, Monash University, UNSW Sydney, Arizona State University, University of Melbourne, University of Oxford, Victoria University of Wellington.

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International Universities Climate Alliance, Monash University

About the event:
To explore and discuss effective partnerships for the goals, and climate action, in alignment with SDG 17. Best practice case studies and exemplars will be outlined, with contributions invited from the floor.

Speakers/Organisations:
Australian Youth for International Climate Engagement Incorporated, Climate Action Network Australia, Global Voices, ANU, SEED Mob, DCCEEW, and other Australian delegates

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Australian Youth for International Climate Engagement Incorporated, Monash University

About the event:
To explore and discuss effective partnerships for the goals, and climate action, in alignment with SDG 17. Best practice case studies and exemplars will be outlined, with contributions from the floor.

Speakers/Organisations:
Monash Sustainable Development Institute, UNICEF Australia, SDSN Australia New Zealand Pacific, Asia-Pacific Regional Conference of Youth, Asia Youth Empowerment and YOUNGO, and youth representatives from Local Conferences of Youth in Australia, Tuvalu, PNG, Samoa, Hong Kong SAR, Indonesia, Afghanistan, Malaysia, Indonesia, India.

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UNICEF Australia, Monash Sustainable Development Institute

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Transforming our food systems towards agroecology will be one key strategy to address the current climate crises. The agroecology movement has grown out of worldviews and value systems rooted in Indigenous cultures. This panel will explore the role of agroecology in food systems and the manner in which Indigenous knowledge and perspectives can be put into practice to address the climate crisis.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Emmanuela Shinta
- Morgan Gillespie
- Liam Walsh - Climateworks centre (Moderator)

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Food and Land Use Coalition, Climateworks Centre, Ranu Wellum Foundation

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Increasingly, countries are heeding the call to include nature based solutions into NDC’s, however there remain concerns over the lack of concrete NDC targets pertaining to blue carbon ecosystems. This panel will discuss the role of blue carbon targets in NDC’s and how best to ensure protection and restoration goals align with climate commitments. It will consider the role of uncertainty, IPCC methodologies, blue carbon accounting and data readiness and practices, as well as stakeholder coordination and financial constraints to moving forward.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Muhammad Yusuf - Director for Coastal and Small Islands Management from the Ministry of Marine and Fishery, Republic of Indonesia
- Ryan Merrill - Co-founder and Chief Impact Officer, Global Mangrove Trust
- Vanessa Wong - Associate Professor, School of Earth Atmosphere and Environment
- Colin Moore - Wildlife Conservation Society (Moderator)

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
ClimateWorks Centre

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Blue carbon projects are often developed by research and non-governmental organisations – but now, private sector actors from business and finance are increasingly supporting these endeavours. This session will explore pioneering partnerships for blue carbon, established between research and non-governmental organisations, and the private sector (investors, insurers, and banks). Discussions will centre on the motivations of each partner, their expectations, and the collective drive to build a business case for blue carbon that is investable and scalable.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Lian Pin Koh - Professor, National University of Singapore
- Frederick Teo - CEO, GenZero
- Simon Walmsley - Marine Chief Advisor WWF-UK
- Daniel Mateos Molina - Head of Marine Conservation, Emirates Nature
- Benjamin Thompson - Monash University (Moderator)

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Monash University and National University of Singapore

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Drawing on diverse perspectives from the agriculture industry including women, youth and the LGBT community, we aim to provide a first-hand account of on-farm emissions mitigation measures that also boost productivity and increase biodiversity. We will also include representation from the Pacific Islands for unique perspectives on food security and climate action.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Natalie Collard - CEO, Farmers for Climate Action (Moderator)
- David Jochinke - President National Farmers Federation (Opening Presenter)
- Marcos Jorge C. Pereda - Vice President, Rural Sociedad de Argentina
- African Agricultural Technology Foundation - TBA
- Pacific Islands - TBA
- Siobhan Wakeling, New Zealand Federated Farmers (Youth Representative)

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
National Farmers Federation of Australia

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Remote sensing, dMRV and blockchain technologies and more are developing rapidly in response to increasing transparency and information accessibility requirements around offset projects. With their development comes greater project-level transparency for investors, managers and the general public, more accurate calculations of abatement levels and critical accountability to ensure that project developers are delivering on promised outcomes.

We’re bringing together climate tech investors, VCs and cutting-edge start-up climate and agri tech teams including those specialising in remote sensing, dMRV, and blockchain technologies for a ClimateTech Fastpitch forum.

Eight teams, 5-minute pitches + 3 minutes of audience Q&A

Do apply if you
- are a climate or agri tech startup founder
- are a COP28 Blue Zone badge holder and can commit to being at the Monash Pavilion for the duration of the event
- want to pitch your technology to climate tech investors
Please submit your 5-minute pitch deck (max 10 slides) and company details asap (latest by 1 December). Our team will get back to you by 5 December.

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Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Carbon Market Institute

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About the event:
The key themes will be the rapid investment in climate research and development, innovation in agriculture, fair distribution of new technologies and practices, the essential role of livestock, food waste reduction and our commitment to science-based outcomes.

Speakers/Hosts:
- Naomi - Secretariat for the Pacific Community Tuvulu
- Tony Wong - Monash University; Australia
- Karlene Maywald - South Australian Department of Environment and Water, Maywald Consulting
- Phil Duncan - Traditional Owner of the Terrie Hie Hie lands of the Gomeroi nation; University of Canberra, Griffith University
- Mina Guli - Thirst Foundation; Australia
- Safaira Tagivuni - Soqosoqo Vakamarama (Women Forum) Lau Province in the Fiji Islands
- Zoe Talsma - AWP; Australia
- Anna Nuariki - Kiribati Climate Action Network

Organisation (Co) Hosts:
Australian Water Partnership, Secretariat for the Pacific Community