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Professor Michael Crisp from the School of Botany and Zoology (second from right) explains the Banks’ Florilegium exhibition at the Drill Hall Gallery to (from left) Professor Ian Chubb, Queen Silvia, His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, and Swedish Foreign Minister Lalia Freivalds. Photo: Stuart Hay, ANU Photography
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ANU experts in population health, climate change, and sustainability enjoyed a royal audience during a visit to campus this month by the Swedish monarchy.
His Majesty Carl XVI Gustaf, King of Sweden, and Queen Silvia were at the University during the Canberra-leg of their Australian tour.
The King’s keen interest in the future of the global environment was evident during a series of presentations, which began with a talk on global climate change from Professor Will Steffen, Director of the Centre for Resource and Environmental Studies (CRES).
Next, Dr Janette Lindesay from the School of Resources, Environment and Society spoke on Australia’s changing climate.
National Centre for Epidemiology and Population Health head Professor Tony McMichael canvassed the health implications of climate change, while Professor David Lindenmayer from CRES discussed the implications for biodiversity conservation.
Prior to the presentations, the Swedish royals viewed an exhibition of historical botanical illustrations called the Banks' Florilegium at the Drill Hall Gallery.
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