Registrations are open for the June SA Climate Ready Regions Webinars.  

At 3.30pm each Thursday during June you will be able to join these 60-75 minute webinars. 

Held in partnership with the Adaptation Practitioners Network who share and showcase climate resilience work being undertaken across South Australia.

South Australian Perspective (webinar)

This webinar will focus on South Australia and its leadership in climate change action. In 2007, SA introduced the nation’s first climate change legislation – the Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act 2007 – embedding an emissions reduction target in law. South Australia’s economic priorities provide a strong foundation for action by all stakeholders towards aspirations of unlocking the full potential of the state’s resources, energy and renewable assets, transforming the economy through fostering an environment of innovation, ensuring  that small businesses have access to capital and global markets. 

Presenters:

Martin Haese Chairman of the Premier’s Climate Change Council and Jen St Jack – South Australian Regional Climate Partnerships Central Coordinator 

Martin Haese - Chairman of the Premier’s Climate Change Council. Martin is an entrepreneur, educator and public figure with a track record as a leader in delivering for customers, companies and communities. Martin is the CEO of Business SA and he built and sold a national retail chain, managed Rundle Mall and in 2014 was directly elected as the 78th Lord Mayor of Adelaide; a position he held until late 2018. Martin is MBA qualified and has a lifelong interest in education. He has taught entrepreneurship across Australia, done business internationally and spoken at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris in 2015 and the World Cities Summit in Singapore in 2018. He is highly respected by the employer community, has extensive networks and is well regarded by all sides of politics. He deeply understands the challenges facing SMEs. With a focus on leadership, small business reinvention, technological innovation and environmental sustainability, Martin is passionate about ensuring that South Australia grows, prospers and sustains.  

Jen St Jack – South Australian Regional Climate Partnerships Central Coordinator. Jen is a climate change consultant who works with local and state government partners to strengthen understanding of climate-related risks and opportunities, to integrate climate knowledge with decision-making, and to passionately advocate for climate action. With a decade of experience in politics, state government, not-for-profits and consulting, Jen’s diverse expertise also covers water policy, urban planning, regional development and organisational performance. Jen is currently Central Coordinator for South Australia's Regional Climate Partnerships, a network of eleven regional, intergovernmental groups that are delivering practical and proactive action to strengthen the resilience of their communities. She also coordinates Resilient Hills & Coasts, the Regional Climate Partnership covering the Adelaide Hills, Fleurieu Peninsula and Kangaroo Island.