Tuesday Forums

Forums have a "current affairs" focus covering local events, politics, science, the environment and international events.

Sessions are held via Zoom typically on Tuesdays at 12:30 pm and run from February to early June and from mid-July to November.

There are two registration options:

* Pre-register for all talks during the year and you will automatically be sent Zoom login details each week, i.e. there will not be any need to register on a weekly basis. (Note: Those who pre-registered in 2025 will automatically be transferred to the 2026 Forums.)
* Register on a weekly basis for the Forums which interest you. Registration will open in the week preceding the talk and the details are advertised with each Forum.

Access PAST FORUMS (log in required)

Date	Forum details
31 March	Between Action and Inaction on Global Warming: The Most Realistic Global Warming Outcome Professor Andrew McIntosh Climate change responses will likely be incremental rather than radical influenced by the role of engineering, technology, and innovation in addressing climate challenges. The most realistic scenario involves some mitigation, some adaptation, and ongoing uncertainty. What is the likely impact upon the globe of such a result in adapting to climate change and what role can the UN play. Professor Andrew McIntosh is a leading environmental law and policy scholar at ANU Law School. Much of his work has centred on climate change mitigation and adaptation, and Australian environmental impact assessment processes. He is regarded as one of Australia's preeminent experts on carbon offsets, land sector carbon abatement and federal environmental law. 👉Registrations open 24 March 9AM and close 30 March 5PM. To register email Include your U3A membership number in the email.
7 April	The Role of the Australian Wildlife Conservancy Fiona Crimmins, Philanthropy Associate, Australian Wildlife Conservancy More than 2,000 Australian species are threatened with extinction. AWC works to conserve wildlife and restore ecosystems across sanctuaries and partnership sites nationwide. Fiona will provide background on the issue of extinction, possible solutions highlighting some conservancies located in the Canberra Region. Originally from the US, Fiona joined AWC in May 2024. She previously studied ancient history, taught high school Latin, and worked in the not-for-profit sector supporting basic needs. 👉Registrations open 31 March 9AM and close 6 April 5PM. To register email Include your U3A membership number in the email.

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Forum details

31 March

Between Action and Inaction on Global Warming: The Most Realistic Global Warming Outcome

Professor Andrew McIntosh

Climate change responses will likely be incremental rather than radical influenced by the role of engineering, technology, and innovation in addressing climate challenges. The most realistic scenario involves some mitigation, some adaptation, and ongoing uncertainty. What is the likely impact upon the globe of such a result in adapting to climate change and what role can the UN play.

Professor Andrew McIntosh is a leading environmental law and policy scholar at ANU Law School. Much of his work has centred on climate change mitigation and adaptation, and Australian environmental impact assessment processes. He is regarded as one of Australia's preeminent experts on carbon offsets, land sector carbon abatement and federal environmental law.

👉Registrations open 24 March 9AM and close 30 March 5PM.

To register email

Include your U3A membership number in the email.

7 April

The Role of the Australian Wildlife Conservancy

Fiona Crimmins, Philanthropy Associate, Australian Wildlife Conservancy

More than 2,000 Australian species are threatened with extinction. AWC works to conserve wildlife and restore ecosystems across sanctuaries and partnership sites nationwide. Fiona will provide background on the issue of extinction, possible solutions highlighting some conservancies located in the Canberra Region.

Originally from the US, Fiona joined AWC in May 2024. She previously studied ancient history, taught high school Latin, and worked in the not-for-profit sector supporting basic needs.

👉Registrations open 31 March 9AM and close 6 April 5PM.

To register email

Include your U3A membership number in the email.

For enquiries email