Course organiser:Sally Page
Presenter:Various
This course will address various issues relating to Canterbury and its environment. We will begin with climate change and its consequences for Canterbury (ECan speaker), continue with an introduction to our geology and rivers (Dr. Kate Pedley, UC), the conservation and recovery of our endangered species (Dr. Tammy Steeves, UC), hear about some technological advances helping our agriculture (Dr. Keith Cameron), and finally our water, its quality and quantity (ECan speaker).
11 Jul:
Dr. Teresa Aberkane, Environment Canterbury, on 'Improvement in Air Quality in Canterbury'.There are several pollutants emitted into the air we breathe in
Canterbury and I’ll talk about how we measure their concentrations. We
will look at how those concentrations have changed over time in
Christchurch and other towns in Canterbury. We will talk about sources
of these pollutants and how these have reduced and what more can be done
to improve the air we breathe.
18 Jul:
Dr. Kate Pedley, UC on 'Canterbury Geology and River Processes'.Geologically, New Zealand is one of the most active regions of the world as our volcanoes, earthquakes and breathtaking scenery testify. Canterbury is no exception to this, but what forces have shaped our region in the past? What has led to the distinctive rocks and landforms found in this region and how do our surface systems, particularly weathering, erosion and river systems, shape and interact with this? Where might our landscape be headed to in the future?
25 Jul:
Dr. Tammy Steeves, UC on 'Enhancing Resilience in Threatened Taonga Species'.TBA
1 Aug:
Prof. Keith Cameron, Lincoln University on 'Research to Mitigate Impacts of Agriculture on Water'.What is being done to reduce the impacts of agriculture on water quality? Research and technology solutions are urgently required to reduce nitrogen, phosphorus and microbial contamination of our rivers, lakes and groundwater. Exciting research and technology solutions will be described and discussed.
8 Aug:
Dr. Morag Butler, Environment Canterbury. on 'Climate Change and the Risks and Opportunities for Canterbury'.TBA