| | Dear SENG Queensland members, contacts and friends,
When Steve Posselt witnessed a lack of government action on climate change, he felt he had to do something, so he picked up his paddle. An experienced civil water engineer and kayak enthusiast, Steve decided that it was time to jump in his kayak and hit the rivers and oceans of the world. His plan was to talk to as many people as possible about climate change, and arrive in Paris before last year’s international climate talks. Come along on Tuesday 19 July to hear from Steve about Connecting Climate Chaos.
As always, we welcome input from members regarding topics or speakers of interest. Please contact one of the Qld committee members, or consider coming along to a committee meeting, held at Engineering House prior to each of our technical seminars. The Environmental Engineering College of Engineers Australia is looking for great people!
It is that time of the year again – when the Environmental Engineering College looks for great people to join the national board! Are you passionate about the profession of Environmental Engineering? Do you want to make a positive contribution to your profession and to the outcomes we provide for communities? Then this is your chance! It is easy – all you need is a Proposer and Seconder, a passport photo, and a 500 word statement explaining why you are the perfect choice. To nominate click here. Nominations close 29th July 2016. If you are interested, but want to find out more, please don't hesitate to contact Mechelina Bradley at Engineers Australia on 02 6270 6525.
Kind regards,
Sustainable Engineering Society (SENG)
Qld Branch committee
Engineers Australia | | | Connecting Climate Chaos | Date: Tuesday 19 July
Time: 5:30 for a 6:00 pm start
Location: Hawken Auditorium, Engineering House, 447 Upper Edward Street, Brisbane
Presenter:
Steve Posselt - Fellow of Engineers Australia, author, adventurer, ecowarrior, grandfather and raconteur has over forty years’ experience in the water industry.
"Steve is the ultimate Aussie storyteller. Great stories of perseverance and triumph, with plenty of charm and even more laughs. Inspirational to boot." Dominic Jarvis - Griffith University EcoCentre
You may have kept track of Steve Posselt while he travelled with his trusty kayak from Canberra to arrive before last year’s international climate talks in Paris.
His journey, named Connecting Climate Chaos, aimed to link extreme weather events outside previously known parameters with current climate science. These extraordinary events included Canberra’s fire storm, Sydney’s unseasonably early bush fires, Hurricane Katrina, Superstorm Sandy, the melting of the Arctic, the UK’s floods and the French drought.
To read more about the trip, visit the Kayak 4 Earth website
Come along to hear about the trip from Steve, while he shares his experiences, photos and stories.
The talk will be followed by a discussion where comments and questions from attendees will be welcomed. The event will conclude with a light supper, drinks and networking.
Visit the SENG event page for more information and to download the flyer.
Register to attend on the EA Qld Division event site.
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