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Women to jump on board the Climate Change Roadshow
The ‘Climate Change Roadshow’ is the latest project focused on climate communication to be undertaken by BCG, supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry under its Australia’s Farming Future program. Commencing in July 2009, the project involves a series of climate forums in five regional towns in the Victorian Mallee and Wimmera region.
“Women are often involved in the financial and marketing side of running a farm business and need to be aware of the implications of climate change and how it will affect the future viability of the farm. To effectively participate in decision making, women need knowledge, skills, information – and support. These forums will give local women the confidence to actively contribute to farm business decisions whilst encouraging the building of networks with other women in the region” said project officer Jodie Odgers.
The target is women from across the grains and mixed farming sectors - farmers, mothers, consultants, agency, not for profit, and industry - resulting in stronger networks with various perspectives and experiences.
The first forum, ‘understanding climate variability and trends’, will be held in Donald after the mid year school holidays on 14 July. The forum will be held at Banyena Cafe between 10am – 2pm, with lunch provided.
The forums are structured so that they are informative but also relaxed encouraging questions and discussion. The forums to be held in Donald, Sea Lake, Warracknabeal, Woomelang and Birchip will focus on climate science, carbon mitigation, managing risk, making changes at home and farm viability. Presenters include Clare Mullen from the Bureau of Meteorology, Cathy Phelps from Dairy Australia, De-Anne Price from DPI, La Vergne Lehmann who hosts a regular segment on local ABC radio focussed on sustainability in the home and Nigel McGuckian from RMCG. Presentations will be followed by facilitated discussion on tools and sources of information to assist in applying the knowledge to the individual farm.
For more information or to book into the Donald forum please contact Jodie Odgers at BCG on (03) 5492 2787.