Since 2007, the National Dialogue on Climate Action (NDCA) has led the Climate Change Lecture Series, whereby dedicated national and international experts on various climate-related topics are invited to speak. The lectures are free of charge and open to everyone who registers in advance.
Lectures are live-streamed, and the recordings are posted on the EPA's Climate Change Playlist on YouTube. The Climate Change Lecture Series covers a diverse range of topics. It is an important part of the EPA’s commitment to increase public awareness of climate change, its causes, consequences, and how we adapt to climate change. It is also included in the list of actions mandated by the government in the Climate Action Plan.
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| Date | Speaker | Title | Synopsis |
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October 13 2025 |
Professor Nadia Pinardi |
Coasts at Risk: Building Stronger Communities Available on: |
In this EPA climate lecture, Nadia Pinardi will explore the growing risks faced by coastal communities and present science-based strategies to strengthen coastal resilience in a changing climate. |
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Mar 26 2025 |
Professor Karen O'Brien |
Transformation in a Changing Climate: Insights from the IPBES Transformative Change Assessment Available on: |
This lecture will present some key messages and insights from the recent IPBES Transformative Change Assessment and how they can be used to simultaneously address climate change, biodiversity loss and pollution in a just and sustainable manner. |
| Jan 15 2025 | Professor Bronwyn Hayward |
Supporting Children, Youth and Future Generations in a Chaotic Climate Future Available on: |
This lecture will trace the transition institutions and organisations face in moving from ‘paralysis’ to ‘pragmatism’ in the face of daunting and uncertain risks. |
| April 23 2024 | Professor Lea Berrang Ford |
Climate Change and Health: from paralysis to pragmatism Available on: |
This lecture will trace the transition institutions and organisations face in moving from ‘paralysis’ to ‘pragmatism’ in the face of daunting and uncertain risks. |
| 19 April 2023 | Professor Stefan Rahmstorf |
Ocean Circulation, Tipping Points and the Public Climate Debate Available on: |
The weakening of the Gulf Stream and its consequences for ecosystems, the North Atlantic region, regional sea levels and the oceans’ ability to absorb carbon dioxide |
| 26 October 2022 | Professor Neil Adger |
Adapting to climate Risks to Make Us Happier and Healthier Available on: Video |
The risks of climate change investing in climate adaptation, i.e ensuring health and wellbeing are considered when planning for floods and examining if people are made healthier and happier by adaptation strategies |
| 27 April 2022 | Dr Anthony Leiserowitz |
The Role of Communications in Driving Climate Action Available on: Video |
The public, consumers and political will as enablers of climate action and an overview of how changing public beliefs, attitudes and behaviours can compel and constrain climate action by governments, companies and individuals |
| 15 November 2021 | Prof. Michael Mann |
Urgency & Agency in the Battle to Avert a Climate Crisis Available on: Video |
A discussion on COP26 & the IPCC AR6 and the threat of human-caused climate change for civilisation, and the systematic challenges faced by climate activists |
| 18 February 2021 | Dr Kirsten Dunlop |
How Does Finance Drive a Climate Neutral Economy and Society? Available on: Video |
The role of finance in halting the increase of carbon emissions and how finance can help in reversing climate change |
| 11 November 2020 | Dr Josep Canadell |
Covid-19 and Global Carbon Emissions: The Challenge of Reaching the Paris Climate Commitments Available on: |
The trends and impacts of Covid-19, and what it means for reaching the climate objectives of the Paris Agreements |
| 5 February 2020 | Dr Runge-Metzger |
The Green Deal: Delivering a Climate Neutral Europe Available on: |
The objectives of the European Green Deal, the potential implications of transition to climate neutrality for key centres of the EU economy & society |
| 20 November 2019 | Prof. Julia Slingo |
Facing up to Climate Change Where next for Climate Science? Available on: |
A discussion on what is next for climate science as we tackle the climate challenges that lie ahead |
| 17 May 2019 | Dr Edward Cameron |
New Climate Leadership for a Low Carbon, Climate Resilient and Inclusive World Available on: |
The importance of climate leadership as we transition to a low carbon, climate resilient and inclusive world |
| 6 November 2018 | Prof Hugh Montgomery |
Health and Climate Change - A Febrile Planet? Available on: |
A discussion on the impacts of climate change on human health and wellbeing. |
| 15 May 2018 |
Lord John Krebs |
Tackling Climate Change: Rhetoric or Reality?
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A discussion of the challenges of adapting to climate change and the UK’s experience since enacting the 2008 Climate Change Act. |
| 26 October 2017 |
Prof. Chris Rapley |
Communicating Climate Change - Why So Difficult? Available on: |
A discussion on why the communication of climate change is a challenge, and what can be done to help progress the discussion to lead to effective action. |