In association with the Don Dunstan Foundation and the Environment Institute at the University of Adelaide.
'Biodiversity' can be defined as the sum total of all living things on the planet, organised into species, communities and ecosystems.
Biodiversity provides us with food, materials and energy: we eat animals and plants; insects pollinate most of our crops; soil microbes assist plant growth; vegetation reduces flooding and cleanses drinking water; and so on. Yet much of the world's biodiversity is in peril, and species are becoming extinct or rare faster than at almost any time in the last several million years. If we do not halt the biodiversity crisis, humans will suffer deeply.
What can we do? This Dunstan Dialogue will focus on ways we can make a difference by protecting and restoring habitats, and reducing our ecological footprint.
Speakers include:
Craig Gillespie
Corey Bradshaw
Sarah Lance
Andrew Lowe
Matt Turner
Mike Young
For more information and to register visit the RiAus website.
