environment officer

Harvey Menadue

I’m Harvey Menadue, and I’m running for Environment Officer with Left Action

The crisis of climate change is an existential threat to the lives and livelihoods of billions around the world, producing extreme weather events like flooding and wildfires seen in Australia. These disasters are the effects of burning of fossil fuels to power profits of the rich and powerful, whether that’s the coal, gas and oil companies, the war industry, plastic and steel production, or Chancellor Stephen Gerlach at Flinders, former Chairman of Santos.

As a socialist activist, I think students have the power and obligation to stand up to the destruction of the planet by protesting, striking and marching, and FUSA should be the head of organising this.

As a Flinders student, I have organised protests and marches of young people as a part of Uni Students for Climate Justice and the climate strikes. Left Action have also been part of organising the abortion rights rallies, the Books not Bombs campaign and the Black Lives Matter marches.

We are fighting to:

-Demand immediate action on climate change, starting with cutting Flinders’ ties weapons and fossil fuel companies such as BAE systems.

-Stand in solidarity with refugees and the international struggle against imperialism and for a free Palestine.

-Stand in solidarity with striking workers, and support the struggle for a living wage.

-Fight for student and staff rights on campus by fighting against course cuts and instead cutting the vice chancellor million-dollar salary.

-Bring back radical traditions of struggle and solidarity into FUSA. Like trade unions, student unions should take up left wing causes and involve the union and students in organising, supporting and marching in these campaigns against oppression and injustice, such as the Black Lives Matter and the abortion rights rallies, the climate marches and anti-fascist action

Lupin Lo

Hi everyone!

My name is Lupin, and I’m an international student from Taiwan I am running for Environment Officer with the Activate Team. This is my first year of a Master in Environmental Health degree. I’ve chosen to pursue a postgraduate degree because I am deeply passionate about our environment and human health.

I believe that the Flinders community should be safe and sustainable both on and off campus.

I will implement a diverse approach to ensure all campuses are sustainable.

I will reduce single-use plastics and encourage both students and staff to bring their own utensils to use on campus, as well as supporting sustainable food packaging.

I will promote eco-friendly living by organising lectures and workshops on how we can all make a positive environmental impact in our own lives.

I will continue building a community around sustainability and would also like to work to promote the Grow Eat Learn Garden as a safe, money-conscious way of living.

I will hold the University accountable for its environmental impact, and work with the University to achieve greater steps towards sustainability.

I will ensure we have the full picture of Flinders Universities impact, ensure that Flinders divests from fossil fuel providers and major polluters and ensure Flinders discloses our Greenhouse Gas emissions regularly so that all staff and students can see the crucial areas of work that is needed.

I with the Activate Team will involve and collaborate with the flinders community to create diverse achievable strategies to combat the environmental challenges facing us all.

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