Net Zero from Strategy to Delivery

Rob Stokes is the chair of the Net Zero Cities CRC and Faith Housing Alliance, and serves on the Australian Government’s Urban Policy Forum.

He was an MP in NSW from 2007 to 2023 representing Pittwater. His most recent portfolio was Minister for Infrastructure, Cities and Active Transport, with previous portfolios covering planning and education.

Rory is the Acting Executive Director, Smart Places, in the Cities and Active Transport Division at Transport for NSW, and has been part of NSW’s Smart Places award-winning revolution since its inception in 2019. In this role he drives an agenda to deliver great places and outcomes for people using connected technologies and data solutions, working collaboratively across all tiers of government, with the research and academia sector and industry. His passion lies in combining a data- and technology-first approach with a citizen- or customer-led lens to smart places.

Amelia Loder is a Sustainability Manager on the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport Project. She has a background in mechanical engineering, energy and carbon consulting and climate risk assessment. She is passionate about making a practical difference as we tackle climate change and work towards net zero.
 

Sara's professional mission is to do what she can to halt our impacts on earth's planetary boundaries, and to help people to thrive. Sara is a city shaper, strategic thinker and innovator on cities, land use, and urban transport. She has worked at federal, state and local government, and private sector over 25 years. Sara is a member of the Board of World Cycling Alliance and Better Streets. As an advocate and trusted leader in sustainable transport, Sara has authored/co-authored 20 publications including for United Nations, Australian Government, and an artificial intelligence (AI) patent. She has won 16 national and state awards for excellence in project delivery, program management and contribution to the public sector.