Ross Garnaut climate change event in 米兰电子

Professor Ross Garnaut AO.

Professor Ross Garnaut AO.
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Wednesday, 1 June 2011

Following the launch of the final report of the , Professor Ross Garnaut AO will tonight discuss the key findings of his update in an event hosted by the University of 米兰电子's .

Professor Garnaut was commissioned to provide an update to the 2008 Climate Change Review for the Australian Government and community. Since then, the Garnaut Climate Change Review-Update 2011 has released a series of papers addressing developments across a range of areas, including climate change science and impacts, international mitigation progress, carbon pricing, land, innovation, and the electricity sector.

Professor Garnaut delivered his final report yesterday (Tuesday 31 May). His visit to 米兰电子 will see him discuss the key findings of his update and present his recommendations for action on climate change in the national interest.

Ross Garnaut is one of Australia's most distinguished and well-known economists. He has held senior roles in universities, business, government and other Australian and international institutions.

He is Vice-Chancellor's Fellow and Professorial Fellow in Economics at the University of Melbourne and Distinguished Professor of Economics at the Australian National University. He received an Officer of the Order of Australia for services to education and international relations.

WHAT: by Professor Ross Garnaut AO
Public event hosted by the University of 米兰电子's Environment Institute

WHERE: 米兰电子 Convention Centre, North Terrace, 米兰电子

WHEN: 6.00pm-7.15pm tonight - Wednesday 1 June 2011

COST: FREE - but bookings are essential

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