Events

Bula vinaka and welcome to our second Conversation Series event this year.

We invite you to attend a talanoa (discussion) with guest speaker Dr. Joeli Varo, Head of Discipline Land Management and Development at the University of South Pacific. Dr. Varo will talk on the topic of land governance in the Pacific, followed by a light lunch.

Please email dietary requirements to oceania-events@unimelb.edu.au by Friday 17th April.

Talanoa: Dual Land Governance in the South Pacific

Many people ignore that there is a duel land governance or system in the Pacific. Land governance in the Pacific is a very sacred and darling topic of discussion. It is woven into the very fabric of our societies. Land is life. Land is basis of all activities, trade, construction, etc,. It is thought that the widely known western system is the only system in the world. However, it is a different reality when you are in the Pacific region. Thus, a substantiated and grounded understanding on this topic is essential in order to solve housing crisis, crimes, health hazards and environmental degradation in the Pacific.

Future Energy Forum

The Future Energy Forum, jointly delivered by the Melbourne Energy Institute and the University of Melbourne’s Industry Partnerships team, will bring together senior leaders from industry, research, technology, investment, and government to examine emerging technical and commercial advances in fusion energy.

Featuring keynote speakers Prof. Maria Rost-Rublee (University of Melbourne), Dr Sam Sicilia (Hostplus), Dr Warren McKenzie (HB11 Energy), and Mr Matt Bungey (Type One Energy), the Future Energy Forum will explore the role that fusion energy could play within Australia’s evolving energy mix as the nation accelerates its transition to net zero. The Forum provides a strategic opportunity to evaluate technological readiness, deployment pathways, capital investment considerations, regulatory implications, and system-level integration questions relevant to Australia.

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Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the presenter and do not necessarily reflect the official position of The Melbourne Energy Institute and The University of Melbourne.

The Melbourne Energy Institute welcomes broad discussion. Please engage respectfully and considerately with all perspectives.