Experts and opinion leaders from Australia and around the world will come together in Canberra next week to explore strategies to deal with a bigger Australian population, and its potential impact on agriculture, the environment, human health and the economy.
The Australian Academy of Science Symposium, Australia 2050: Population challenges to sustainability, will be held at the Shine Dome, Canberra, on 6 May 2011.
To be opened by Professor the Hon Barry Jones, the symposium draws together international and national speakers from a range of disciplines including demography, agriculture, water, health and environmental science.
Highlights include:
Further information and program: science.org.au/sats2011/
Note to media: Media are invited to interview speakers prior to or during the event. Please contact Mona Akbari (below) to arrange.
Event:Science at the Shine Dome, Australian Academy of Science's annual event
This event will be streamed liveWhen:4 and 5 May 2011Where:The Shine Dome, Gordon Street, Acton, Canberra
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