Yesterday marked the first day of this year’s World Science Festival in Brisbane.
Hosted by Queensland Museum, this year’s festival is focused on the theme ‘Extremes and Adaptations’. It will tackle climate change, sustainability, and distrust in science.
Chief Executive of Queensland Museum Network, Dr Jim Thompson, said the festival has been providing 'world class' events since 2016.
“Science has the potential to unlock many of today’s global challenges, from combating pandemics to natural disasters; tackling climate change and navigating the future of the universe,” Thompson said.
Minister for Arts Leeanne Enoch says the Palaszcazuk Government is investing three million to bring the festival to Queensland before it will tour regional towns for the rest of the year.
Enoch says the festival is vital for the state’s economic recovery from the pandemic.