Despite some prominent politicians’ claims to the contrary, climate change is still a major threat to our world. But we can each do something about it.

“Climate action isn’t about being perfect, it’s about progress,” says Wānaka based environmental engineer and climate ambassador Carly Green. “It’s about the power of people, perhaps despite the politicians.”

On World Environment Day, June 5, Dr Green and Queenstown’s 2024 New Zealander of the Year, internationally renowned climate scientist Dr Jim Salinger, will give a Catalyst Kōrero about climate change – the reality of it and creative, low effort ways that we as individuals and groups can make a difference.

You are welcome to send your questions beforehand to [email protected] and these will help frame the kōrero. As will questions from a session with Whakatipu Year 11 students we are holding that afternoon.

Registration required to ensure your seat.

Please donate online or bring cash for your koha, which will be given to WAO, a Wanaka-based collective dedicated to a regenerative future, for Queenstown climate action events and educational programmes. (wao.co.nz)