Four Degrees or More? Australia in a Hot World July 11, 2011

FOUR DEGREES OR MORE? Australia in a Hot World explores the unintended consequences of current domestic and international climate policies. It invites us to imagine the social, economic and ecological implications of catastrophic global warming for Australia and its region.

The international community has agreed to limit global warming to 2 degrees Celsius above pre-industrial levels. Yet the Copenhagen pledges to cut emissions will, if honoured collectively, result in average warming of 4 degrees or more. So what might Australia look like then?

This conference will:

•draw on the best available science, and
•bring together internationally and nationally renowned scientists and academics, to reflect on the likely social, ecological, economic and political implications of catastrophic warming for Australia and its region.

FOUR DEGREES OR MORE? will occur at an important time for Australian climate politics and policy. In July, the PM will be making a statement on climate policy. By then the Garnaut Review Update will have been published. The Multi Party Climate Change Committee will have decided on the form of Australia’s carbon tax, generating a more focused debate about carbon pricing and complementary mitigation measures. The balance of power in the Senate will have changed. Legislation for a carbon tax will likely be progressing into Parliament.

Official Website: http://www.fourdegrees2011.com.au