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Festival of Tibet

Brisbane Powerhouse presents

Discussion Panel: 'Climate Change on the Roof of the World - Why Tibet Matters'

Sat 30 Jan 10

This panel will bring together five of Australia's most eminent researchers, campaigners and spokespeople on Tibet for a fascinating live discussion set to shed new light on the importance of Tibet to the future of our planet.

The panel will explore the tremendous significance of Tibet, the earth's “Third Pole”, to the global environment and why the Tibetan people and Tibetan culture are a critical part of the solution to environmental challenges afflicting China, Asia and the wider world.

Hon Peter Slipper MP, one of the most consistent, longstanding and effective advocates for Tibet in the Australian Parliament, will be joined by Mr. Sonam Dagpo, Australian Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, acclaimed researcher Dr. Susette Cooke, Tibet campaigner, lobbyist and environmental researcher Dr. Simon Bradshaw and Geshe Lobsang Jamyang from Chenrezig Institute.

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