WOMADelaide?s Planet Talks program, the festival?s forum since 2013 of conversation and discussions about the environment and how we can work to ensure a sustainable future for the planet, will feature some of the world’s foremost thought leaders, activists, scientists and change-makers.
Presented in the Planet Talks Pavillion in the heart of the festival in Adelaide?s Botanic Park/Tainmuntilla, over Saturday to Monday across the festival long-weekend, 9-11 March 2024.
Sharing new ideas, information and solutions that transcend conventional boundaries, the program of panelists includes former President of the Republic of Kiribati Anote Tong; proud Kulkalaig woman from the Island of Masig and Badugal, and First Nations rights advocate Tishiko King; Zenadh Kes Masig man, climate advocate and traditional owner of Masig Island Yessie Moby; former Tasmanian Greens Party leader and environmentalist Bob Brown; and wildlife scientist, woman in STEM/STEAM, science communicator and author Dr Vanessa Pirotta who will explore a diverse range of issues including the future of activism, climate leadership and urban nature regeneration. These thought-provoking Planet Talks sessions unravel the complexities of issues affecting our everyday lives while presenting innovative, practical solutions and insights.
SATURDAY 9 MARCH

SESSION 1: THE FUTURE OF ACTIVISM, 1.30-2.30pm
Facilitator: Noah Schultz-Byard

Panellists: Bob Brown, Elaine Johnson and Roj Amedi
With protest laws tightening,...