Working in a Carbon Economy: Adapting to New Market Conditions 1 - 2 March 2012
Introduction
The symposium is the second to take place in Brisbane and was designed with an industry audience to communicate climate change information and it impacts at the industry level. The event is part of a project supported by funding from the Australian Government Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry under the FarmReady program, part of Australia’s Farming Future.
The Working in a Carbon Economy: Adapting to New Market Conditions provided a forum for industry, fisheries management and researchers to discuss climate change issues and the potential impacts of a carbon tax on the Australian seafood industry.
In 2011, symposium delegates identified a range of issues stemming from climate change issues discussed:
- Progress Against 2011 Issues (PDF, 22KB)
- Conference Action Items 2012 (PDF, 20KB)
Symposium Attendees
Again, the key strength of the 2012 symposium was the mix of representation from industry, industry associations, fisheries and conservation management and researchers. This mix was necessary in order to provide a forum for discussions between key industry stakeholders.
For a complete list of attendees see the Symposium Attendee List (PDF, 24KB)
Session Documentation
The tables below provide a detailed session by session breakdown of presentations in the form of PDFs and videos. Additionally, a biography of each is also provided with contact details should you wish to ask questions regarding elements of the presentation.
See all presenter biographies (PDF, 3.5MB)
Day 1: Thursday 1 March 2012
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Opening Address and WelcomeAdapting to climate change – new market conditionsPresenter: Geoff Tilton - Biography (PDF, 70KB) Download Geoff Tilton's presentation slides (PDF, 513KB) |
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Session 1Climate change and fisheriesPresenter: Ian Thompson – Biography (PDF, 65KB) Download Ian Thompson's presentation slides (PDF, 4.9MB) |
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Session 2Blue carbon and estuaries – another reason to repair fisheries habitatPresenter: Colin Creighton – Biography (PDF, 27KB) Download Colin Creighton's presentation slides (PDF, 4.7MB) |
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Session 3Opportunities and constraints on Australian Wild Fishing and Aquaculture under a carbon economyPresenter: Michael Keogh – Biography (PDF, 90KB) Download Michael Keogh's presentation slides (PDF, 857KB) |
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Session 4AFuel Friendly Fisher's Guide 2012: energy efficient options for commercial fishingPresenter: Linda Cupitt – Biography (PDF, 107KB) Download Linda Cupitt's presentation slides (PDF, 4.5MB) |
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Session 4BAbiotic influences on the abundance and catch rate of commercially important prawns in Moreton BayPresenter: Dr Tony Courtney – Biography (PDF, 65KB) Download Dr Tony Courtney's presentation slides (PDF, 479KB) Chair: Helen Jenkins – Biography (PDF, 58KB) |
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Session 5AImpacts, challenges and solutions for Australian Aquaculture in the carbon economyPresenters: Dr Trevor Anderson – Biography (PDF, 80KB) Download Dr Trevor Anderson's presentation slides (PDF, 1.7MB) Chair: Margie Atkinson – Biography (PDF, 52KB) |
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Session 5BGetting our house in order: improving system resilience in the marine aquarium supply sectorPresenters: Ryan Donnelly – Biography (PDF, 192KB) Download Ryan Donnelly's presentation slides (PDF, 2.35MB) |
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Session 6AResponses by the land sector to climate change policy: sorting myths from realityPresenters: Michael Keogh – Biography (PDF, 90KB) Download Michael Keogh's presentation slides (PDF, 2.2MB) |
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Session 6BClimate change and world markets: implications for Australian producersPresenters: Dr Sean Pascoe – Biography (PDF, 81KB) Download Dr Sean Pascoe's presentation slides (PDF, 866KB) |
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Day 2: Friday 2 March 2012
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Session 7Working in a carbon economy – the New Zealand perspectivePresenter: Tom Clark – Biography (PDF, 60KB) Download Tom Clark's presentation slides (PDF, 563KB) |
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Panel SessionHow can industry minimise barriers and threats from climate change?Industry body representatives
Government representatives
Industry representatives
Science representatives
Moderator: Colin Creighton Biography (PDF, 27KB) Panel Session Biographies (PDF, 326KB) |
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Session 8aPart 1. Primary industries risk management matrix
Presenters: Neil Cliffe Biography (PDF, 58KB) and David Cobon Biography (PDF, 54KB) Download Neil Cliffe and David Cobon's presentation slides (PDF, 2.8MB)
Part 2. Trawl climate change adaptation planningPresenters: Dr Rachel Pears Biography (PDF, 102KB) and Eddie Jebreen Biography (PDF, 198KB) Download Dr Rachel Pears and Eddie Jebreen's presentation slides (PDF, 2.6MB) |
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Session 8bThe National RD&E Framework for Fisheries & Aquaculture: What it means for research planning and coordinationPresenter: Dr Warwick Nash – Biography (PDF, 734KB) Download Dr Warwick Nash's presentation slides (PDF, 716KB) |
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Symposium ClosingPresenter: Geoff Tilton - Biography (PDF, 68KB)
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Colin Creighton Chair, FRDC Climate Change Adaptation Research Program |
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Michael Keogh Executive Director |
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Dr Sean Pascoe Marine Resource Economist |
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Dr Rachel Pears Project Manager |  |
Attendee Feedback
Industry provided the QSIA with feeback after the 2011 and 2012 symposia, the following document provides a summary and comparison of that feedback: Australian Seafood Industry Climate Change Symposium Final (PDF, 3.5MB).
Australian Seafood Industry Climate Change Reference Guide 2012
This guide has been developed as a tool for the commercial fishing industry to address energy efficiency, specifically in relation to climate change. Commercial fishing’s fuel dependency places the industry in a vulnerable position – one which globally saw vessels tied up, or running losses when fuel prices soared in 2008.
It has always been a skipper’s goal to maximise catch, however, with escalating fuel costs and management constraints on how fishing effort is applied, it is progressively becoming more of an imperative to maximise the catch per unit of fuel.
This booklet is designed to be an informative and easy guide for fishers to find suppliers whose products and services may help reduce energy use in commercial fishing businesses.
See Australian Seafood Industry Climate Change Reference Guide.