Noise: Environmental Crisis or $57b Opportunity?

​Environmental noise is everywhere, from transport corridors and construction sites to energy infrastructure and dense urban development. Yet, unlike air or water pollution, noise is still widely treated as a secondary amenity issue rather than a systemic environmental and public health risk.

​As cities densify and the energy transition accelerates, this oversight is becoming increasingly costly. Persistent and low-frequency noise is now shaping where infrastructure can be built, how assets operate, and whether projects retain community trust and social licence. At the same time, emerging technologies and new governance approaches are opening up opportunities to rethink how noise is managed, not just mitigated after the fact.

​Originally scheduled as a panel discussion, this event has evolved into a focused 45-minute presentation to release a white paper on the costs of environmental noise to Australia.

​The discussion will move beyond complaints, thresholds, and late-stage mitigation, focusing instead on prevention, system-level thinking, and the role of innovation in enabling quieter, healthier, and more resilient cities.

​The presentation will be followed by a full Q&A session, giving you the chance to explore these topics in detail and ask questions directly.

​Part of Climate Action Week Sydney. Perfect for anyone interested in environmental justice, urban sustainability, and emerging climate solutions.