Plenary and Invited Papers

 

Below is a list of invited papers. Copies of these papers may be available from AgEcon Search, or you can go directly to a list of all 2009 conference papers here.

 

Opening Plenary Session

 

Ross Garnaut, Australian National University

Issues for Australia's Resources Sectors (Minerals, Energy, Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing) Surrounding the National Emission Trading Scheme

 

Presidential Address

 

Chris O'Donnell, University of Queensland

Measuring and Decomposing Agricultural Productivity and Profitability Change

 

Distinguished Fellows Address

 

Phil Pardey, University of Minnesota, USA

Investing in Agriculture to make a Difference: Theory and Practice, Principles and Priorities

 

Invited Speaker Session A

 

Jane Melanie, ABARE	The Energetic North: Development Gains and Growing Pains
Peter Rogers, University of New South Wales	Energy and Agriculture: State of Knowledge of Current and Emerging Biofuel Systems

 

Invited Speaker Session B

 

David Pannell, University of Western Australia	Australian Environmental and Natural Resource Policy - from the Natural Heritage Trust to Caring for our Country
John Quiggin, University of Queensland; James Cook University	Climate Change: Can the Great Barrier Reef be Saved?

 

Invited Speaker Session C

 

Hugh Possingham, University of Queensland	The Business of Biodiversity: Interfacing Science and Economics
Paul McLeod, University of Western Australia	Recreation Fishing Policy in Australia: A Case of Government Failure?

 

Invited Speaker Session D

 

Kevin Goss, CRC for Future Farming Industries	Future Fam Industries for Australia
Nicolas Kalaitzandonakes, University of Missouri-Columbia, USA	Agricultural Biotechnology Developments and their Economic Impacts

 

Contributed Papers

 

Copies of contributed papers may be available by searching AgEcon Search, or you can go directly to a list of all 2009 conference papers here.

 

 

 

Pre-conference Workshops

 

Environmental Economics Research Hub

 

 

Workshop and Reef Tour: The future of the Great Barrier Reef

 

This workshop will happen on board the Evolution, a wave piercing catamaran operated by Haba Dive, which is chartered for the day. After a short and scenic coach transfer from Cairns to Port Douglas, the Evolution will take members to various reefs that will vividly illustrate the workshop theme and display the diversity and beauty of the Great Barrier Reef.

 

Snorkelling and diving will be available for those participants wishing to engage in these activities or for those that wish to stay dry, you can view the reef through the glass bottom boat.

 

Presentations and discussions will be held onboard and in-between various dive and snorkel opportunities. Sumptuous refreshments and a tropical buffet lunch will be served throughout the day. This trip is highly suitable for spouses also.

 

The focus of the workshop is to explain the bio-physical and ecological issues associated with the Great Barrier Reef. The tour will visit reefs in both pristine and poor condition to help demonstrate the impact of different pressures such deteriorating water quality on reef condition.

 

Leading scientists to talk at the workshop will address issues such as:

• Where does water pollution in the GBR catchment come from?
• How do pollutants affect the health of the reef?
• What are some of the policies and on-ground programs that seek to improve water quality and how successful are they?

 

Speakers on the tour will include:

• Jon Brodie (JCU) - "Agriculture-based pollutants"
• Britta Schaffelke (AIMS) - "Impact on corals and reefs"
• Hugh Yorkston (GBRMPA) - "Policy and management responses"
• David Haynes and Moni Carlisle (TERRAIN NRM ) - "On-ground programmes and incentives"