Safe Climate, Equal Future Conversations by Oxfam Australia and Seed

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Oxfam Australia and Seed warmly invite you to join us for a special event in Sydney featuring four youth grassroots climate advocates.

Karstens

As part of the 2024 ‘Safe Climate, Equal Future’ Tour, this event will be an opportunity to connect directly with and hear stories from youth community representatives from the Philippines, Solomon Islands, and the Kimberley with firsthand experience of the impacts of climate change and fossil fuels projects.

At this event, we hope to foster a collaborative discussion with you on how communities, civil society, and governments can work together to address the climate crisis.You will also hear from <a href="https://www.seedmob.org.au/" title="https://www.seedmob.org.au/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Seed</a> and Oxfam about our campaigns to stop fracking and to make polluting corporations pay for their climate damages to communities.

Meet the SpeakersTanya Afu is a young climate advocate from Solomon Islands, a region profoundly affected by climate change. Tanya believes in the vital role of young women in addressing the climate crisis and preserving the islands' resources, culture, and traditions for future generations. She is Project Coordinator for the Solomon Islands Climate Action Network (SICAN), an activist with the Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change (PISFCC) and a member of the Global Youth Security Council. Through her work, Tanya advocates for women, marginalised groups and amplifying community voices in government and climate change negotiations.Grace Ann Enriquez is a climate advocate from the Philippines. She was displaced by Super Typhoon Rai in 2021, and now lives through extreme weather conditions. Grace studied a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Management, is a licensed Environmental Planner and works as a Municipal Planning Coordinator in Macrohon, Southern Leyte where she plans for and manages climate change impacts. She is also on the Board of Trustees for Reboot, an organisation advocating for a Just Energy Transition.Eduardo Maher, of Yawuru, Jabirr-Jabirr, Bardi-Jawi, and Nyul-Nyul heritage, is the 2-Way Science Coordinator for the Kimberley Land Council, a former Yawuru Ranger, and a multidisciplinary artist. He merges art, environmental science, and Indigenous storytelling to spotlight Indigenous culture and foster environmental awareness, engaging and collaborating with Kimberley schools local Indigenous ranger groups and Theatre Kimberley on puppetry performances.Peter Griffiths-Sebastian, a proud Miriwoong and Yawuru man from Kununurra, Western Australia, is the founder of Pete’s Cultural Adventures and a Community Liaison Officer at Waringarri Corporation, focusing on suicide prevention and mental health for at-risk youth. He also plays for the Kununurra Demons, a local, all-Aboriginal football team that his father and grandfather were also supporters of and players in. He volunteers with the Seed Indigenous Youth Climate Network, advocating against fossil fuel projects in the Kimberley to protect his country.

Oxfam Australia and Seed, Australia’s first Indigenous youth climate network, are proud to colloborate on this climate justice initiative. Oxfam and Seed work with communities in Australia and around the globe to build climate resilience, enable just and fair energy transitions, and advocate for access to climate finance.

Event Overview<ul><li>What: Climate solidarity with First Peoples and Asia-Pacific communities</li><li>Where: Karstens, Level 1, 111 Harrington Street, The Rocks</li><li>Date: Thursday 12 September, 2024</li><li>Time: 6pm for light catering - 6.30pm commencement - concludes at 8:30pm</li></ul>RSVP: Register by Thursday 5 September, as seating is limited.

CateringLight catering will be provided on the night. Vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options will be available. A selection of refreshments will also be available.

AccessibilityEntrance via Harrington Street on the ground floor. An elevator is available to travel to Level 1, where the event will be held.An accessible toilet is located on the ground level (Gloucester Street), if you require access to this please let us know in advance so we can ensure a key is available from event staff.

Getting thereNavigate to Karstens, Level 1, 111 Harrington Street, The Rocks NSW 2000.Public Transport - The venue is within walking distance of Wynyard and Circular Quay train stations and bus access on George Street.Parking - There is Wilson parking in the venue building. Please consider booking in advance via the Wilson Parking website or app, or call 1800 727 546. Hourly or daily rates apply.

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