The need for bold and early decision-making in climate leadership

About this episode

This episode discusses the importance of bold decision-making in climate leadership with insights from experts in engineering and sustainability.

Explore how climate leadership measures should be a routine part of decision-making with Emeritus Professor Mark Howden and Aurecon’s Dr Ben McGarry. Together they discuss the role engineers play in shaping a low-carbon and resilient future; and why starting with values, incorporating systems thinking, and highlighting long-term benefits all matter when engaging stakeholders and delivering meaningful change. This episode of Engineering Reimagined was recorded live at the 2025 CAETS conference.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Guests: Mark Howden, Ben McGarry

Topics covered

• climate leadership
• decision-making
• engineering
• low-carbon future
• stakeholder engagement

Keywords

• systems thinking
• long-term benefits
• resilient future

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