Queensland’s Chief Scientist Dr Geoff Garrett and Queensland Solar City community engagement manager Julie Heath will be joining us for drinks at this September’s get-together. The Theme of the night will be Sustainability in Queensland – Science and the Environment.

Dr Garrett was appointed Queensland Chief Scientist from January 2011, after 8 years as Chief Executive and member of the Board of CSIRO.

The Queensland Solar City project is part of the Australian Government’s leading-edge Solar Cities program.

The project will trial a range of initiatives that aim to reduce wasteful energy usage, increase solar energy usage and cut greenhouse gas emissions by more than 50,000 tonnes.

What:

Sustainability in Queensland – Science and the Environment

When:

Wednesday 14th Spetember 2011, 6pm-8pm

Where:

Ship Inn, Cnr Stanley & Sidon Streets Southbank Parklands

Entry:

Free. Meals and drinks at bar prices

RSVP:

Please RSVP robbie[at]econnect.com.au ASAP so we can cater for numbers