Sustainability on Earth and beyond
Date:
May 2023
Presenters:
Professor Michael Goodsite, Pro-Vice Chancellor (Energy Futures), Institute for Sustainability, Energy and Resources
Professor Miftar Ganija, DualTech-USPL Group, The University of Adelaide
Associate Professor Shruti Sardeshmukh, Executive Co-Director, Centre for Enterprise Dynamics in Global Economies, University of South Australia
Dr Cassandra Star, Director, Climate and Sustainability Policy Research (CASPR) group and Honorary Principal Research Fellow, Sydney Environment Institute, University of Sydney
The Defence Strategic Review 2023 states that “climate change is now a national security issue,” joining existing global discussion about the decarbonisation of military operations; the impact of climate and environmental degradation on natural disasters, instability and conflict; and the challenges of building sustainable and resilient industry sectors.
This event presented an opportunity for a broad ranging discussion, through the lens of defence, national security and space. Our panel of experts kickstarted the conversation on topics including:
- Climate change impacts on national security
- Sustainable industry and economic development
- Human activities in space
- Social license
- Industry 5.0
Background materials:
- Defence Strategic Review 2023
- Green Defence: the defence and military implications of climate change for Europe
- The role of space in driving sustainability, security, and development on Earth
- Protection of the environment in relation to armed conflicts (PERAC) Principles: PERAC principles – frequently asked questions – CEOBS
- Industry 5.0: Towards more sustainable, resilient and human-centric industry