Lunch with a Leader – Canberra – Dr Sally Box
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Dr Sally Box has worked on public policy in the environment and climate space for many years. She entered the public service as a graduate in the Commonwealth environment department after completing her PhD in Plant Sciences at the ANU. Her exceptional leadership of the Australian Government’s environmental response to the 2019-20 bushfires as the Threatened Species Commissioner was recognised with a Public Service Medal in 2022.
Dr Box is well regarded as an experienced negotiator having led engagements at international climate forums. This includes supporting negotiations on the Paris Agreement and more recently as Head of the Australian Delegation to COP 28. Her success as a leader was recently recognised in her promotion to Division Head in the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water.
Sally’s career is all the more remarkable given she is mother to four teenage children.
| About PCT Lunch with a Leader series
Peter Cullen Trust “Lunch with a Leader” events bring some of Australia’s most respected and influential people in the water and natural resources sector together with Fellows and Friends of the Trust, in small, intimate and trusted conversations under Chatham House rule. Hosted by Fellows, lively and informal discussion is supported by a pleasant lunch, mineral water and coffee. Cost is $66 per head and pre-booking is essential. Please contact ACT City Lead Josh Hindson on 0439 430 419 if you have any questions or access requirements. Special dietary needs can be provided in the online registration process. Each lunch is limited to 15 attendees, allocated on a first-in basis. Mark your diaries and register online HERE https://events.humanitix.com/lunch-with-a-leader-dr-sally-box Questions? Contact our ACT City Lead, Josh Hindson, on 0439 430 419 or joshua.hindson@mdba.gov.au . |