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Deputy CRO , Maree Grenfell , launches Living Melbourne green economy ; expediting the transition to a low-carbon Australia , incorporating infrastructure and the uptake of electric vehicles ; as well as promoting innovation more broadly across a range of goods and services Australia does well , particularly around agriculture and finance .
With a drive to ensure Melbourne becomes ever-more resilient and that Australia seizes the opportunity of ‘ the next boom ’, Kent believes technology is a critical component to cities ’ and
“ THE URBAN FOREST HELPS TO COOL THE CITY , PARTICULARLY IN TIMES OF EXTREME HEAT , IT USES VEGETATION TO SLOW WATER RUN-OFF , AS WELL AS REDUCING FLOODING THROUGH ABSORPTION ”
— Toby Kent , Chief Resilience Officer , Resilient Melbourne Chair , Future Business Council
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