CoralWatch, Citizen Science and Sustainability - What can I do? (Online & In-person)
This mixed mode webinar and workshop aims to educate students and staff around Australia about the situation regarding coral bleaching events in the Great Barrier Reef. Experts from CoralWatch will explore how these bleaching events are related to climate change and COP26, and will cover the situation regarding the ‘in danger’ listing of the Great Barrier Reef as a heritage listed site that was fought against by Australia.
Catering will be provided for those attending in-person. Participants will also have the opportunity to test their reef analysis skills with the help of CoralWatch.
This event is proudly hosted by the UQ Marine Society, CoralWatch, UQ Green Ambassador Program.
Registration essential: a Zoom link will be sent out an hour before the event starts.
- Doors open: 5pm
- Workshop start: 5:30pm
- Event concludes: 7:30pm
About UQ Sustainability Week 2022
Sustainability Week is an opportunity for the UQ community to celebrate and promote sustainability across UQ's campuses and sites. From August 15-19, a range of activities and events are hosted across all areas of the University, including markets, workshops, crafts and DIY, film screenings, specialist presentations, tree plantings, bird watching and garden tours, solar tours, forums and panel discussions, competitions and challenges to inspire sustainable behaviours.
Join us for the fun, check out the full program! Stay up to date by liking UQ Sustainability on Facebook or following us on Instagram.