Investing in Change: the path to a decarbonised world
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Investing in Change: the path to a decarbonised world
Which areas is it fair and reasonable for a university to invest in?
What does forward-looking and ethical investment mean for an organisation like ANU?
How should organisations like ANU structure their investment portfolios in anticipation and support of the low-carbon transition of the world economy?
This public forum will bring together expert panellists to explore these questions.
Opening address: Professor Brian P. Schmidt AC FAA FRS, President and Vice-Chancellor, ANU and 2011 Nobel Laureate Physics.
Moderated by: Professor Frank Jotzo, Director, Centre for Climate Economics and Policy, ANU Crawford School.
Confirmed Panellists:
• Mr Howard Bamsey, Executive Director, Green Climate Fund.
• Ms Emma Herd, Chief Executive Officer, Investor Group on Climate Change.
• Professor John Hewson AM, Chair, Tax and Transfer Policy Institute, ANU Crawford School.
• Ms Bella Himmelreich, ACT Coordinator, Fossil Free Unis Australia