Madeliene Wilson

Sustainability offers the alternative - a system that that encourages protection of the natural world without locking it away or making us feel deprived.

Why are you passionate about sustainability? What was the moment or event that made you decide to become a 'change maker' in your field?

Sustainability was something I grew up with in regional Victoria. Solar power, recycling, using rainwater and reusing grey water were all just a part of life. It seemed like such a good way of living - as part of the natural world, rather than on it - that I've since spent my time trying to make this happen on a larger scale.

Why is leadership for sustainability important?

Our current path seems set to lead us into greater scarcity, waste and competition. Sustainability offers the alternative - a system that that encourages protection of the natural world without locking it away or making us feel deprived. We need people who can get us on that track.

What do you plan to do next on your sustainability journey?

The question that has guided me to date has always been 'what can I do?' And the answer to this is huge, and ongoing, and rarely the same thing. At the moment, what I can do is volunteer with organisations and political parties that reflect my values, choose the most sustainable option available, and learn how to influence decisions about how we use our natural resources.