100 Climate Conversations | Emma Bombonato | 'A sustainable Australian icon'

As Australia’s most ambitious climate-focused cultural project, 100 Climate Conversations inspires action by presenting an evidence-based and empowering vision of the future. The program showcases 100 visionary Australians taking effective action to respond to the most critical issue of our time, climate change. From regional farmers sequestering soil carbon, Traditional Owners managing Country through cultural burning, architects building carbon-neutral homes, to entrepreneurs leading the world’s most ambitious renewable energy projects — each offers an inspired narrative of invention, community and resilience.

The conversations, hosted by the nation’s most respected journalists, is being recorded live at the Powerhouse. Video and transcripts are uploaded to our website and a podcast, produced in partnership with Spotify, is released weekly. Upon completion records of the 100 conversations will be archived for future generations as part of the museum’s collection.

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As environmental sustainability manager at the Sydney Opera House, Emma Bombonato helps determine the trajectory of the iconic institution’s sustainability program. The Opera House is a world-leader in sustainability. It was the first heritage building in Australia to achieve a 5-star green rating and achieved carbon neutrality five years ahead of schedule. Bombonato and her team are currently focussed on making the building and organisation climate positive. Bombonato is a member of the City of Sydney’s Sustainable Destination Partnership leadership panel and the co-chair of the engagement working group. In 2019, she was selected to join the C40 Women4Climate program which enables women in leadership to advocate for climate action.

Listen to the podcast here.