COP21 events - Café scientifique - Exhibition Opening - 27 November 2015

27 November 2015, 5.30pm-8pm

From 30 November to 11 December, France will be hosting and presiding the 21st Session of the Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change COP21/CMP11. On this occasion, the network of Alliance française in Australia presents the 5th edition of its international photo contest with the theme “Climat, état d’urgence”. Alliance Française de Canberra in parternship with Australian French Association for Science and Technology (AFAS) are also proud to organise a café scientifique, after the opening.

Café scientifique "Climate change, Science and Policy; a difficult romance", 6-8pm
Enjoy a presentation and discussion in a cafe atmosphere with refreshments provided.

Discussion led by a distinguished panel:
Simon Corbell MLA – ACT Deputy Chief Minister and Minister for the Environment
Christina Angeledis –Counsellor (Political) specialising in climate change issues, Embassy of France
Josh Creaser- Frontline Projects Coordinator 350.org, community action
Dr Katherine Daniell - ANU Centre for European Studies
Geoff Gorrie – Former Deputy Secretary, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry and currently a Director of Australia 21
Dr Mark Howden - Director, ANU Climate Change Institute and Vice Chair of IPCC WG 2
Caroline Lambert – First Counsellor, Climate and Environment, Delegation of the European Union to Australia

Exhibition "Climat, état d'urgence" (27 nov - 19 Dec)
Come to the Alliance to discover the exhibition organised by the Fondation Alliance française in Paris. The exhibition is supported by Yann Arthus Bertand (French photographer, journalist and environmentalist).
Opening by Isabelle Faure,  Chief Representative of the Fondation Alliance Française in Australia at 5.30pm.

FREE events!

Bookings essential by 25 November