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Global Expertise in Our Backyard: Wao Summit’s Climate & Biodiversity Day
Wanaka is set to host some of the most inspiring global and local voices at the Wao Summit’s Climate and Biodiversity Day, bringing international expertise to our doorstep. This year’s event will feature an array of thought-provoking discussions, with experts exploring the challenges and solutions we face in the age of climate crisis.
Our Shifting World; A Focus On Migration
Our global population is on the rise. According to the UN, we could hit nearly 10.4 billion by the mid-2080s. And, as the population rises, so too does the number of people moving from where they were born.
Purpose-driven business, the new normal, get used to it.
Purpose-driven business is not merely about corporate social responsibility or ticking boxes to appease a concerned public. It's about fundamentally rethinking how businesses operate, creating value that extends beyond shareholders to encompass the wider community and environment. This shift isn't optional; it's essential for long-term success.
Addressing emotional impacts of climate uncertainty.
For the first time this year, Wao Summit will be hosting a Climate Cafe specifically tailored to ease climate anxiety and openly discuss the emotional impacts for climate uncertainty.
Pioneering sustainable construction.
Construction & Demolition waste accounts for about 50% of all waste in New Zealand, most homes in our country generate about 5x too much carbon, and we have concerns over heating, cooling and dampness in our builds.
On a mission to build food resilience.
Our region would need one Hercules aircraft to land every 21 minutes full of food to provision those in the district in case of a major event cutting road access. That is a worrying thought.
The undercover incubator for climate change solutions.
Adaptation and Resilience: The undercover incubator for climate change solutions in the Southern Lakes