To celebrate the launch of Sequana’s strengthened Environment & Planning offering, Sequana is bringing to life the second instalment of the Sequana Stream Webinar Series with a special focus on raising awareness of the complex interrelations between the environment and community with water and renewable energy projects: ‘Net Zero: Striking the right balance’.
The path to Net Zero demands urgent action, but how do we strike the right balance between environmental and water management, planning constraints, and the infrastructure needed to power a renewable future?
Join us for a dynamic conversation exploring the complex regulatory landscape shaping Australia’s energy transition. Our expert panel will discuss the challenges of navigating multi-layered Commonwealth and State regulations, balancing community concerns with the need for large-scale renewable projects, and overcoming key barriers like grid access, land use, and supply chain constraints.
With real-world case studies—like the Victorian Government’s decision on the Willatook Wind Farm and Queensland’s evolving approach to wind farm assessments—we’ll unpack the trade-offs between time, cost, and generation capacity. Whether you’re a developer, policymaker, or industry stakeholder, this is a must-attend discussion on how we can accelerate infrastructure development without compromising environmental integrity.
Date: Wednesday 19 March 2025
Time:
- 9.00 am – 10.00 am (WA)
- 10.30 am – 11.30 am (NT)
- 11.00 am – 12.00 pm (QLD)
- 11.30 am – 12.30 pm (SA)
- 12.00 pm – 1.00 pm (VIC, NSW, ACT, TAS)
Location: Online via Microsoft Teams – click on the link below to register.
Panellists:
Like other countries, Australia is facing the ongoing consequences of climate change. To tackle global warming and provide a secure future for its people and natural heritage, the country’s approach is to place renewable energy as a key central role in achieving Australia’s 2045 net-zero emissions goal.
The new environment and planning offering strengthens Sequana’s commitment to fostering sustainable solutions in the water, energy, and environmental sectors. It enhances the sustainability of its water sector practices while broadening and advancing specialised environmental and planning services within the energy and strategic advisory fields.
With a strong focus on emerging government frameworks and policies, our experts, Deb Neumann, Director – Strategic Environment and Planning and Madeleine Page, Regional Environment and Planning Lead, North West, alongside Owen Boushel, Stakeholder Engagement Manager at Tilt Renewables will glance in depth at the Australian government’s regulatory approach, explaining how it aligns with global best practices.
Moderated by Sequana Associate Director – Water Strategy & Growth, Rhys Anderson, our speakers will expand on the regulatory challenges, the right balance between environment and infrastructure and key community-led engagement strategies to achieve Net Zero.
We are excited to be part of the conversation, and we look forward to seeing you online!
Acknowledgement
Sequana acknowledges the Traditional Owners and Custodians of the lands where we work across Australia and recognises their deep connections to land, water, sky and community.
We pay our respect to Elders – past and present – and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples and cultures today.
