Decarbonising Irrigation Regions in the Basin - Australian Water School
08/10/2026

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Decarbonising Irrigation Regions in the Basin

Exploring practical pathways to decarbonise irrigation across the Murray–Darling Basin.

Decarbonising Irrigation Regions in the Basin
04 Nov
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Join us for an overview of the latest findings from the Murray–Darling Basin irrigation decarbonisation project, including:

• The current state of irrigation energy use and emissions across the Basin.
• Key differences in irrigation systems, energy use and decarbonisation opportunities between northern and southern regions.
• Findings from the regional stakeholder workshops.
• Regional priorities and how the findings are informing the next stages of the Murray–Darling Basin Irrigation Decarbonisation Roadmap.

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Date
Wednesday, 4 November 2026
Time
1:00pm (Australia/Sydney; find your local time)
Format 40min presentation + 20min Q&A
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Presenters

Arezoo Boroomandnia

The University of Sydney

Dr Arezoo Boroomandnia is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Sydney and an expert in the water–energy nexus and optimisation of energy systems. Her research focuses on sustainable i... Read more

Reihaneh Bandari

The University of Melbourne

Dr. Reihaneh Bandari is a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the University of Melbourne, working on the One Basin CRC Irrigation Decarbonisation Project. Her research explores sustainable transitions in... Read more

James John

Renmark Irrigation Trust

James joined the Trust in 2018 and has served as Chief Executive Officer since January 2026, leading its strategy, operations and performance. A former mergers and acquisitions solicitor at Herbert Sm... Read more

Julian Marchant

Wine Australia

Julian’s career has focused on the intersection between the environment, agriculture and food supply chains. At Wine Australia, Julian works with growers, winemakers and retail wine buyers to ensure... Read more

Andrew Merchant

The University of Sydney

Dr Andrew Merchant is a Professor in the School of Life and Environmental Sciences at the University of Sydney. His research focuses on plant physiology, water relations and plant responses to environ... Read more

Sponsored by One Basin CRC

One Basin CRC is a collaborative effort involving 85+ partners, including Texas A&M University, dedicated to building a productive, resilient and sustainable Murray-Darling Basin. The Australian Water School, a business unit of Water Research Australia, proudly stands among these partners.

 

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