Catherine Polcz

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Catherine Polcz

Powerhouse Museum Program curator (Science)

Catherine Polcz is a science communicator, curator and creative producer working across museums and media. Drawing on her background as a botanist and ecologist, she has conceived and produced content for science festivals, events and panel discussions. Since 2018, she has been the lead science producer at the Powerhouse Museum and Sydney Observatory and is passionate about the role of arts and culture in climate action and adaptation. She is the curator of 100 Climate Conversations, the Powerhouse climate solutions exhibition, program and podcast featuring 100 weekly conversations with Australian climate leaders.
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Talking about Climate Change: A Meet Up for Communicators, Educators and Curators

THU, OCT 19, 2:30 PM
Conference
How can we create better public engagement in climate change? Come share your thoughts at an easy-going campfire Meet Up. A rare opportunity to meet people across diverse fields with the shared aim of capturing public interest in climate solutions. This session is a chance for us to discuss challenges, share ideas and spark inspiration. For climate communicators from any sector, any career stage - all welcome.
We acknowledge the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation as the Traditional Custodians of this land we now call Sydney, where this event will take place. We pay our respects to their continuing connection with cultural, spiritual and educational practices, and extend this respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples. Always was, always will be.
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