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Acknowledgements
The authors acknowledge the valuable role of the NSW Government’s Sustainability Advantage program in encouraging uptake of climate and sustainability action plans by cultural institutions. We would also like to thank our colleagues, friends and peer reviewers for their valuable feedback.
Funding details:
The preparation of the Australian Museum’s Sustainability and Climate Action Plan 2023-2025 was supported by the New South Wales Government’s Sustainability Advantage Program.
Disclosure statement:
Andrea Spencer-Cooke was an expert consultant to the Australian Museum and Powerhouse in the development of their strategic action plans.
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Notes on contributors
Andrea Spencer-Cooke
Andrea Spencer-Cooke MA (Edin) MEM (Imp) MAICD is an international sustainability expert, published author and co-originator of the influential concept of the triple bottom line. She is Founding CEO of One Stone Asia Pacific, a sustainability advisory firm that works with business, government and not-for-profit organisations, with a special focus on cultural institutions, to develop sustainability strategies and advance the 2030 Agenda.
Jenny Newell
Jenny Newell (PhD) is Curator for Climate Change at the Climate Solutions Centre of the Australian Museum in Sydney. She works to advance understanding and engagement in the climate and ecological crises, through exhibitions, events, publications and community collaborations. With a background in environmental history and a focus on the Pacific and Australia, her curatorial roles in London, Canberra, New York and Sydney have explored and advanced positive human–nature relationships.
Carmel Reyes
Carmel Reyes is Climate Action and Sustainability Manager at the Powerhouse Museum in Sydney, where she leads the development and delivery of Powerhouse’s inaugural Climate Action Plan. She has extensive experience in leading sustainable outcomes in the context of the built environment and co-chairs Sydney’s Sustainable Destinations Partnership, supporting the cultural, entertainment and accommodation sectors to improve environmental performance and build Sydney’s reputation as a leading sustainable destination.
Zehra Ahmed
Zehra Ahmed is Sustainability, Accessibility Projects Coordinator at the Australian Museum in Sydney. She is responsible for the development, launch and management of the AM’s Sustainability Action Plan and Accessibility and Inclusion Action Plan (AIAP). Under her leadership the AM became a Climate Active (carbon neutral) organisation. A passionate community advocate, she has volunteered on community projects in the Torres Strait Islands studying the effects of sea–level rise and climate change.