Professor Tim Flannery
Background
Professor Tim Flannery is one of Australia’s leading writers on climate change. An internationally acclaimed scientist, explorer and conservationist, Professor Flannery was named Australian of the Year in 2007.
Professor Flannery has held various academic positions including Professor at the University of Adelaide, director of the South Australian Museum in Adelaide, Principal Research Scientist at the Australian Museum and Visiting Chair in Australian Studies at Harvard University in the Department of Organismic and Evolutionary Biology.
A well known presenter on ABC Radio, NPR and the BBC for more than a decade, he has also written and presented several series on the Documentary Channel including The Future Eaters (1998), Wild Australasia (2003), Islands in the Sky (1992) and Bushfire (1997). He has published more than 27 books including ‘The Future Eaters’ (1994), ‘The Weather Makers’ (2005) and ‘The Climate Cure’ (2020).
Professor Tim Flannery speaking with former Prime Minister of Australia Malcolm Turnbull
Tim Langdon, publisher of Eco Voice, had the pleasure of facilitating a Q & A with Professor Tim Flannery, Internationally Acclaimed Australian Scientist as Professor Flannery searches for the missing ingredient in our fight against climate change – leadership.
Q1. What types of leadership are required in our fight against climate change?
It requires putting a deep commitment to fighting climate change as your priority. It also requires the kind of respectful leadership that does a lot of listening (even to those who disagree with you), and letting others take the lead and the credit for achievements.
Q2. Are there stand-out leaders who inspire others?
Al Gore, Jo Dodds, Chief Esau Kekeubata of the Solomon Islands, Matt Kean in NSW…
Q3. What is your personal vision and mission?
I want to grow the numbers of climate leaders we have. That’s why I made the film. These great leaders make a huge difference, and the more we have, the faster we’ll get to a sustainable future.
Q4. How important is education (at all levels) in providing us with the leadership required in our fight against climate change?
Education is huge. Without it, we wont have informed discussion.
Q5. How are Australians performing generally in the global leadership ladder?
We have some great leaders, but too few. Indigenous communities in Australia and the Pacific are doing better, as witnessed by Rika Korain (West Papua) Chief Esau (Solomons), Paul Knight in the Illawarra, and others
Q6. Is diversity & inclusion, particularly in relation to indigenous leadership, something we should embrace?
It is vital. We are all facing this challenge together.
Q7. How can publications, such as Eco Voice, play their part in our fight against climate change?
By being brave…
ABOUT ECO VOICE
First published in 2003, Eco Voice is your go-to publication for sustainability news in Australia. Eco Voice prides itself as an independent news platform with a clear focus on sustainability, with articles coming from a diverse range of contributors – all levels of government, corporations, not-for-profits, community groups, small to medium sized businesses, universities, research organisations, together with input from international sources. Eco Voice values community, conservation and commerce. Eco Voice is a media partner of the prestigious Australian Banksia Sustainability Awards – The Peak Sustainability Awards.
ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGERS
Climate Changers follows Tim Flannery’s search for leadership on climate change. Where are the leaders who will drive change? How might they succeed where others have failed? Tim poses these questions as he meets global leaders from the corridors of power and frontlines of climate change. It is set to air on SBS VICELAND on Wednesday 5th June at 10.30pm to coincide with World Environment Day. It will also be available to stream free on SBS On Demand.
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