A multidisciplinary exploration of wildfire, and its relationship to people and the planet.

Wildfires are one of the most pressing environmental issues of our time, affecting nearly every continent on Earth, from Australia to as far north as the Arctic. But wildfires are a complex puzzle – they are a source of destruction, but also an ecosystem service, and an important part of Earth’s history and human society.

Knowledge of wildfires, through space and time, is ever growing, created through science, art and culture, and sometimes the meeting between them. ‘Stolen Climate: Global Perspectives of Fire on Earth’ will bring together some of these different knowledges to explore how we understand wildfires today – from their interaction with the Earth’s atmosphere and climate, to the relationship between colonialism and fire management policies. Join us to discuss these issues with scientists and artists, including a world preview of the artwork ‘Stolen Climate’, by artist, and Torres Strait Islander, Clinton Naina.

Learn more about the event and the session’s agenda here.