Cairns Navigating a Changing Climate

Join us on 29 May as we address the increasing impact of extreme weather on communities in Far North Queensland (FNQ).

Hear insights from key industry groups on the reconstruction, resilience, and adaptation strategies they employ to enable FNQ communities to prosper.

Alix Pearce from the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) will delve into ICA’s initiatives in FNQ that are aimed at enhancing resilience in both existing and new housing developments. Learn about insurance policies and how changing weather patterns influence land use planning and housing decisions.

Discover the work of the Queensland Reconstruction Authority (QRA) with Jimmy Scott as he outlines the work being done in the region and the measures QRA recommends to enable communities to recover faster.

Arm yourself with the information you need to live and develop in a changing climate!

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Event Summary

Date

Wednesday, 29 May 2024

Time

12:00pm for a 12:30pm start – 2:00pm

Location

Zone 5 & 6, Crystalbrook Riley
131/141 Esplanade,
Cairns, QLD 4870

Price

Member: $70 | Table of 8 $560
Non-Member: $95 | Table of 8 $760

Hot plated lunch, brewed coffee and tea is provided

Presenters

Alix Pearce Senior Manager, Climate & Social Policy Insurance Council of Australia
Jimmy Scott General Manager, Integration & Coordination Queensland Reconstruction Authority

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