How can we truly achieve a sustainable future in a world increasingly threatened by climate change? This is the pressing question that drives Prof. Deanna D’Alessandro, the Director of the Sydney Net Zero Institute (previously Net Zero Initiative) at the University of Sydney. As a chemist deeply rooted in materials chemistry and a passionate advocate for environmental preservation, Prof. D’Alessandro leads an initiative that unites over 150 colleagues from various faculties, all working together to tackle the complex challenges of achieving net zero emissions.
In a recent address at the Climate and Nature 2030 conference organized by Impact X, Prof. D’Alessandro highlighted the interdisciplinary approach that defines their work. The initiative is not just about one solution or one sector — it’s about a comprehensive, holistic approach to the net zero transition.
Read the full story in the September 2024 issue of Impact Leadership magazine.
