Climate Action Week in Sydney

A bird on a solar panel in front of trees.

Climate Action Week (CAW.SYD) is an exciting series of community-led events across Sydney from all aspects of the climate action ecosystem. Grouped into themes of Nature, Systems Change, Sustainable Living, Policy, Industry, Family Friendly and Climates Technology, it has an ambitious program of 77 events this year, with panel discussions, workshops, playgroups, debates, launches and screenings that are open to all.

There is so much activity across Sydney but here are some highlights that include speakers for our leading scientific and research institutions.

Tackling Climate Change at the Australian Museum

A free panel discussion with Dr Jenny Newell, Zehra Ahmed, Dr Claire Rowe and Dr Matthew Lott about the Museum’s work on tackling this global challenge.
14 May at the Australian Museum.
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Who is your decarb superhero?

Join us in this live debate between founders and academics – where you will learn about some of the incredible things that are happening in the startup world and in universities to innovate and provide impact in the wider community.
15 May at the Sydney Startup Hub
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Film Premiere – Antarctica the Giant Awakens

Includes a Q & A session following the film with leading climate scientists and youth ambassadors to explore the impact of our changing climate system, the Great Southern Ocean, Sea Level Rise and Emerging Atmospheric River Systems. 
15 May at the Sydney Startup Hub
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Oceans of Potential: Feeding 10 Billion

Exploring the current state of the world’s seafood sector, the pressures of climate change, and the potential of aquaculture to contribute to a sustainable and equitable future on Planet Ocean.
16 May at the Australian National Maritime Museum
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Power and mobility: electrifying the future

Led by experts from UTS Institute for Sustainable Futures, NRMA, Energylab, and the Superpower Institute this event explores the merging of transport and energy systems.
16 May at the Sydney Startup Hub
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How to Save The Whole Blinkin’ Planet – Book Launch

Join science and climate communicator and presenter, Lee Constable at the launch of her new book.
16 May at the Sydney Startup Hub
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We can’t save the climate by destroying nature

Hear from leading voices as they explore the intersection of the climate and biodiversity crises and share how we can achieve a unified approach to planetary challenges. 
17 May at Customs House
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Fabulous Friday Night Out with Fungi Futures

Fungi Futures: Mutually Beneficial Collaborations with Fungi and MycoCircularity from Alicia Dudek founder of MycoReality.
17 May at Plushtown, North Curl Curl
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