Rob Gell is one of Australia’s most respected voices on environmental issues, sustainable development, and climate change. With over 30 years as a television presenter and science communicator, Rob has built a career that bridges media, business, and environmental advocacy. He is widely recognised for his ability to make complex issues accessible and actionable for corporate and community audiences.
Rob is President of the Royal Society of Victoria, a Fellow of the Royal Geographical Society, an Inaugural Fellow of the Environment Institute of Australia and New Zealand, and a Member of the Order of Australia. His leadership extends to advisory roles with sustainable technology companies, driving innovation in circular economy solutions and climate resilience.
As Melbourne’s first science-qualified weather presenter, Rob became a trusted household name before moving into environmental consultancy and entrepreneurship. Today, he speaks with authority on sustainability strategy, climate risk, and the business opportunities in responding to global change.
Talking Points
To be (woke), or not to be, that is the question’ - Corporate Health Check.
Good data and good science tell us that our planet and its inhabitants are in another period of rapid change - there will be winners and losers. What are the key indicators? What are the implications, and how should businesses positively respond?
To be (woke), or not to be, that is the question’ - Corporate Health Check.
The Triple Planetary Crisis
This conversation will provide an update on ‘The Triple Planetary Crisis,’ including a review of recent weather events as indicators of a rapidly changing climate, potential impacts on business, and the importance of these changes in the context of global objectives for managing plastic, biodiversity loss, and global warming.
The Triple Planetary Crisis
Energy, water and waste.
I was once told, “How we use our energy, how we use our water and what we do with our waste would determine future human population numbers.” The global energy transition is underway; plastic waste is a major concern; some populations are in rapid decline. What's next?
Energy, water and waste.
Business As Usual Or Sustainable Business?
Examines the three key sustainability issues facing us today: resource consumption, biodiversity loss and climate shift. Ecological footprint analysis shows that we are now living off nature's capital, not nature's interest and that the , unsustainable use of resources, continuing loss of biological diversity coupled with rapid climate change, is putting economy-supporting ecosystems at risk. What are our options for future sustainable development?
Business As Usual Or Sustainable Business?
Climate Shift - The Science, Current Impacts and Options For The Future.
Is our climate really changing? Where's the evidence - how do we know? Aren't there two sides to this story - who's saying what? A review of current global trends and options in response. Who’s leading; who’s not.
Climate Shift - The Science, Current Impacts and Options For The Future.
Welcome To the New World: New World:
The concept of sustainability is now part of everyday dialogue, but what does a sustainable future really mean? How far beyond "business as usual" will we need to move to leave a planetary inheritance we would be truly proud of?
Welcome To the New World: New World:
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Just a moment - with Rob Gell
Rob Gell is perhaps best known for his pioneering work presenting the weather across the three commercial networks over more than three decades. But that’s just one of his many hats. He’s also been a teacher, university lecturer, author and environmental consultant. He’s also President of the Royal Society of Victoria, an organisation that's been promoting science and scientific literacy in Victoria since 1854. For National Science Week he sat down with Bill Bainbridge from Parliament’s community engagement team to talk about his career as a science communicator and his role as RSV President promoting science based decision-making.His presentation has been described as a power-packed, visually compelling presentation on a complex, controversial subject. ... keep reading Camberwell Rotary
Awesome to hear from someone of his experience and knowledge. His presentation was excellent and brought great conversation throughout the day.
Your presentation and delivery were excellent. We greatly appreciate your time and sharing your expertise and knowledge.
All feedback was positive regarding Rob Gell's presentation. Delegates really liked his presentation and wanted more!
Thank you for your informative presentation on Sustainability Global Picture to the staff of the Catholic Education Office Melbourne (CEOM)... Thank you also for participating in the question and answer session after the presentation. Your clear, direct, practical and authentic description of the principles that guide your work and the ways you implement them was inspiring and will provide a guide for our work in this important area. The enthusiastic response of our staff clearly indicated how you engaged and challenged them. May I take this opportunity to wish you every success in your future work. Thank you again for your enlightening presentation.
Rob was excellent. A great speaker who really knows his topic and a good entertainer when presenting. We were very pleased with his professionalism and interaction with attendees during morning break.
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