Yesterday I was delighted to join a meeting at the historic Los Angeles Metropolitan Water District building, at which Minister Gavin Jennings of the Australian State of Victoria outlined his green priorities. Timothy Brick of the Met gave a fine overview of the history of Los Angeles (and California--and US) water issues. My longtime friend and colleague Tom Soto of Craton Equity Partners
gave a fine presentation on the cleantech industry and future (see similar presentation here).
Numerous Australian companies were in attendance, showing their wares. It also became clear, from the presentations, that Victoria has an especially important role in this space, with Melbourne being a world financial center as well.
As daunting as many 21st century challenges are, so to the opportunities for collaboration, innovation and leadership are unparalleled.
Australia and the USA have much in common in our ancestry and institutions and national character. One hopes we can build upon these in the energy-environment space.
