Roy Neel - Towards a just and sustainable post carbon economy

Event location: 
Carrillo Gantner Theatre, Sidney Myer Asia Centre, Swanston St, University of Melbourne, Parkville
Date: 
Thursday, November 24, 2011

In this free public lecture Roy Neel will draw on his experience of climate change and sustainability politics in the United States to reflect on the key road blocks standing in the way of elective action –and on the importance of creative and courageous leadership in driving a rapid transition to a just and prosperous post carbon economy.

Roy Neel is currently Chief of State for former US Vice President Al Gore, overseeing his climate change advocacy programs, national and international political relationships and liaison with his clean energy business interests. He is also an Adjunct Professor of Political Science at Vanderbilt University, where he teaches courses in the U. S. Presidency, White House operations, and Presidential Campaigns, and White House Transitions.

Enquiries: Taegen Edwards, taegene@unimelb.edu.au

Free, but please REGISTER: http://royneelpostcarboneconomy.eventbrite.com/