Fieldtrips

A key part of the conference program is a series of interactive, guided field sessions led by leading geographers, that will connect current geographical scholarship research and practice with place-based sustainability initiatives.

Examples include sessions on urban sustainability, multifunctional rural transitions, biodiversity conservation and geographical history. Some examples include:

Bush tucker in the Gardens

Join us in the beautiful Adelaide Botanic Gardens with Indigenous experts who will introduce us to bush tucker species and learn about Kaurna country.

Waste not want not - Water and wetlands

Learn from key water scholars how urban waste water treatments play an extremely important role in safely removing and treating wastewater for thousands of our customers around Adelaide, but also, via its wetland system proving to be a critical refuge site for thousands of migratory shorebirds and Australian ducks

Biodiversity in the city

Adelaide is known for its parklands, and is the worlds second National Park City. Join us as we take you to parks in the city, to see waterfalls, experience local biodiversity and hear from researchers about their work on how to build nature positive ventures

Carbon Neutral Adelaide 

Adelaide is aiming to be one of the world’s first carbon neutral cities. Join carbon neutral ambassadors to show us innovative urban developments such as U City and ecovillage Christie’s Walk in the heart of Adelaide, connecting geographical research on urban sustainability with two place-based initiatives that bring together support for vulnerable communities, resilient infrastructure development and clean and green technologies.

Wait (e) ing for food

Adelaide is well known for its wineries and food. On this tour, experts from Waite introduce us to their research on sustainable food consumption and production and we enjoy a walk around the Adelaide markets and introduce us to their own wine.

Mapping rare finds

The Royal Geographical Society of South Australia has one of the oldest and rarest geographical book collections in Australia, and further housed within the amazing Mortlock Library. Meet members of the RGGSA who will show you the library’s secrets, and share some rare books.