Too Little Too Late or One Giant Leap?

When: Monday 28 October, 5:30pm for a 6:00pm start

Lecture followed by a panel discussion with Warwick Smith and Sharan Burrow. Finishing at 7:30pm

Where: Entrance 3, State Library of Victoria, and live streaming online

Global inequality, conflict, and climate change are driving us toward the edge, but the momentum for change is growing. As nations wake up to the need for collective action, the question remains: Is it too little, too late? Sandrine Dixson-Declève believes there’s still hope - but only if we make one bold leap and embrace five key turnarounds to create a fairer, more sustainable future.

Sandrine’s lecture, drawing on her book Earth for All, will explore two potential futures: Too Little, Too Late, which looks at the consequences of continuing on our current destructive path; and The Giant Leap, where we see the fastest economic transformation in human history.

About Sandrine Dixson-Declève

Sandrine Dixson-Declève is Co-President of the Club of Rome and divides her time between leading the Club of Rome, advising, lecturing, and facilitating difficult conversations. She is the Executive Chair of Earth4All.

She was recognised by Reuters as one of 25 global female trailblazers in 2023 and by GreenBiz as one of the 30 most influential women across the globe driving change in the low carbon economy and promoting green business.

About the Centre for Policy Development

The Centre for Policy Development (CPD) is an independent policy institute based in Sydney, Melbourne and Jakarta. We seek a fair, sustainable society and wellbeing economy that serves current and future generations in Australia and Southeast Asia. CPD helps to create transformative systems change through practical solutions to complex policy challenges.

CPD is proud to host this public lecture in partnership with the Next Economy, the Club of Rome, Earth4All and ANU Planetary Health Equity Hothouse.

Accessibility

The State Library Theatrette is wheelchair accessible and provides hearing loop services.

Getting there

Train – Melbourne Central station is directly opposite the Library's Swanston Street entrance. Head north around the corner for entrance 3 on Latrobe St. Country travellers can transfer to metropolitan trains at Southern Cross or North Melbourne stations.

Tram – Ten tram routes take you directly to entrances on Swanston Street and La Trobe Street.

Bus – the nearest stops are in Lonsdale, Russell and Exhibition streets

Car – The most popular parking areas are at Melbourne Central and QV. There are three parking spaces for people with a disability permit in La Trobe Street.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

State Library of Victoria (Entry 3), Village Roadshow Theatrette, Melbourne, Australia