Steven J Phipps
@stevenjphipps.bsky.social
Climate science, sustainability and renewable energy. International relations and humanitarianism. Tasmania and Japan. Optimist, problem solver.
Location: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Website: stevenphipps.com
Location: Hobart, Tasmania, Australia
Website: stevenphipps.com
On Wednesday evening, I was deeply humbled to be presented with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, by Consul-General Tokuro Furuya.
It was a beautiful ceremony that allowed me to thank my family, friends and mentors for believing in me and for supporting me over the years.
It was a beautiful ceremony that allowed me to thank my family, friends and mentors for believing in me and for supporting me over the years.
November 14, 2025 at 10:14 PM
On Wednesday evening, I was deeply humbled to be presented with the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Rosette, by Consul-General Tokuro Furuya.
It was a beautiful ceremony that allowed me to thank my family, friends and mentors for believing in me and for supporting me over the years.
It was a beautiful ceremony that allowed me to thank my family, friends and mentors for believing in me and for supporting me over the years.
I was honoured to represent Australian Red Cross at this morning's Remembrance Day Service at Kingston Beach. Lest we forget.
November 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
I was honoured to represent Australian Red Cross at this morning's Remembrance Day Service at Kingston Beach. Lest we forget.
Australian Red Cross was there, helping local communities to get ready for emergencies through the Get EmergencyRedi Tasmania project.
Thank you to the South Hobart Sustainable Community for organising a very successful event.
Thank you to the South Hobart Sustainable Community for organising a very successful event.
November 8, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Australian Red Cross was there, helping local communities to get ready for emergencies through the Get EmergencyRedi Tasmania project.
Thank you to the South Hobart Sustainable Community for organising a very successful event.
Thank you to the South Hobart Sustainable Community for organising a very successful event.
The fourth South Hobart Resilience Fair took place today, celebrating community, resilience and sustainability. In a changing climate, it's more important than ever to understand the risks and prepare for extreme weather.
November 8, 2025 at 9:05 AM
The fourth South Hobart Resilience Fair took place today, celebrating community, resilience and sustainability. In a changing climate, it's more important than ever to understand the risks and prepare for extreme weather.
I joined the monthly meeting of Guess My Accent last night. GMA began as a language exchange group in Hobart, but has gone from strength to strength and is now taking on a much broader mission of helping people of all nationalities to connect, grow and thrive. Please support them if you can!
October 31, 2025 at 4:41 AM
I joined the monthly meeting of Guess My Accent last night. GMA began as a language exchange group in Hobart, but has gone from strength to strength and is now taking on a much broader mission of helping people of all nationalities to connect, grow and thrive. Please support them if you can!
However, it was also inspiring to learn of the efforts being made by companies such as Recycle Smart to increase the amount of waste that is recycled.
The City of Hobart is undertaking a one-year soft plastics collection trial, with a collection point at the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre.
The City of Hobart is undertaking a one-year soft plastics collection trial, with a collection point at the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre.
October 30, 2025 at 7:07 AM
However, it was also inspiring to learn of the efforts being made by companies such as Recycle Smart to increase the amount of waste that is recycled.
The City of Hobart is undertaking a one-year soft plastics collection trial, with a collection point at the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre.
The City of Hobart is undertaking a one-year soft plastics collection trial, with a collection point at the McRobies Gully Waste Management Centre.
Yesterday the City of Hobart Climate, Sustainability and Biodiversity Committee went on a guided tour of the Southern Waste Solutions Lutana Transfer Station and Recycle Smart's Montrose soft plastics consolidation depot. It was confronting to witness first-hand the volume of waste that we generate.
October 30, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Yesterday the City of Hobart Climate, Sustainability and Biodiversity Committee went on a guided tour of the Southern Waste Solutions Lutana Transfer Station and Recycle Smart's Montrose soft plastics consolidation depot. It was confronting to witness first-hand the volume of waste that we generate.
I was honoured to be re-elected as Senior Vice-President at the Australian Institute of International Affairs Tasmania's AGM this week. Following the meeting, Christopher Heard from the Tasmanian Department of Premier and Cabinet spoke about how Australia can learn from Japanese disaster management.
October 30, 2025 at 6:16 AM
I was honoured to be re-elected as Senior Vice-President at the Australian Institute of International Affairs Tasmania's AGM this week. Following the meeting, Christopher Heard from the Tasmanian Department of Premier and Cabinet spoke about how Australia can learn from Japanese disaster management.
A taste of Tokyo in Hobart. It was wonderful to see the Banksia Trio perform live last night, with Rosny Barn providing the perfect ambience.
October 28, 2025 at 3:35 AM
A taste of Tokyo in Hobart. It was wonderful to see the Banksia Trio perform live last night, with Rosny Barn providing the perfect ambience.
Open day today at Heritage Bonsai Tasmania Shofu-en (in Dysart, around 45 minutes from Hobart). The passion of the owner, Chris Xepapas, really shines through. And, of course, I couldn’t resist buying one for myself.
October 23, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Open day today at Heritage Bonsai Tasmania Shofu-en (in Dysart, around 45 minutes from Hobart). The passion of the owner, Chris Xepapas, really shines through. And, of course, I couldn’t resist buying one for myself.
Launceston (Tasmania) and Ikeda (Japan) will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of their sister city relationship on 1 November. Wildlife exchanges are central to the relationship, with Launceston first sending wombats to Ikeda in 1990. Two new wombats arrived at Satsukiyama Zoo earlier this month.
October 23, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Launceston (Tasmania) and Ikeda (Japan) will be celebrating the 60th anniversary of their sister city relationship on 1 November. Wildlife exchanges are central to the relationship, with Launceston first sending wombats to Ikeda in 1990. Two new wombats arrived at Satsukiyama Zoo earlier this month.
An inspirational day at the first-ever City of Hobart Climate Ready Hobart Forum today. It was wonderful to meet such a diverse range of passionate climate leaders, to explore our visions of a climate ready Hobart and to share our ideas for how we can create a climate resilient city together.
October 22, 2025 at 8:25 AM
An inspirational day at the first-ever City of Hobart Climate Ready Hobart Forum today. It was wonderful to meet such a diverse range of passionate climate leaders, to explore our visions of a climate ready Hobart and to share our ideas for how we can create a climate resilient city together.
A sobering and yet inspirational presentation by Saul Griffith at @utas.edu.au last night. We can reduce emissions and save money by electrifying everything - and there's absolutely no time to waste. The biggest applause of the night came from a call for our politicians to make it happen.
October 21, 2025 at 5:28 AM
A sobering and yet inspirational presentation by Saul Griffith at @utas.edu.au last night. We can reduce emissions and save money by electrifying everything - and there's absolutely no time to waste. The biggest applause of the night came from a call for our politicians to make it happen.
The Australia-Japan Society of Tasmania is excited to be hosting ABC journalist Lucie Cutting for a very special dinner on the evening of 24 July. Lucie will discuss her reporting on the history of the Tasmania-Japan relationship, including the film Tasmania Story.
Registrations: lnkd.in/gASvWHpH
Registrations: lnkd.in/gASvWHpH
July 21, 2025 at 5:19 AM
The Australia-Japan Society of Tasmania is excited to be hosting ABC journalist Lucie Cutting for a very special dinner on the evening of 24 July. Lucie will discuss her reporting on the history of the Tasmania-Japan relationship, including the film Tasmania Story.
Registrations: lnkd.in/gASvWHpH
Registrations: lnkd.in/gASvWHpH
I’m proud to announce that I’m putting my hand up for the Tasmanian Parliament.
We need more scientists to get involved in politics. We need people who will bring a collaborative, evidence-based approach to the political process, working together to find practical solutions to problems.
We need more scientists to get involved in politics. We need people who will bring a collaborative, evidence-based approach to the political process, working together to find practical solutions to problems.
June 25, 2025 at 11:40 AM
I’m proud to announce that I’m putting my hand up for the Tasmanian Parliament.
We need more scientists to get involved in politics. We need people who will bring a collaborative, evidence-based approach to the political process, working together to find practical solutions to problems.
We need more scientists to get involved in politics. We need people who will bring a collaborative, evidence-based approach to the political process, working together to find practical solutions to problems.
Happy solstice everyone!
June 21, 2025 at 6:19 AM
Happy solstice everyone!
We'll be holding our monthly Japanese-English language exchange session from 2pm on Saturday 5 July, at the State Cinema in North Hobart. Everyone is welcome, so please feel free to join us even if you're a complete beginner!
Further information: www.facebook.com/events/12439...
Further information: www.facebook.com/events/12439...
June 21, 2025 at 4:33 AM
We'll be holding our monthly Japanese-English language exchange session from 2pm on Saturday 5 July, at the State Cinema in North Hobart. Everyone is welcome, so please feel free to join us even if you're a complete beginner!
Further information: www.facebook.com/events/12439...
Further information: www.facebook.com/events/12439...
The Australian Institute of International Affairs Tasmania was delighted to welcome His Excellency Dr Siswo Pramono, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Australia, this afternoon. Ambassador Pramono spoke on Australia-Indonesia relations, including collaboration on the energy transition.
June 17, 2025 at 7:47 AM
The Australian Institute of International Affairs Tasmania was delighted to welcome His Excellency Dr Siswo Pramono, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to Australia, this afternoon. Ambassador Pramono spoke on Australia-Indonesia relations, including collaboration on the energy transition.
The 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival was thrilled to welcome back their friends from Japan. Their work sparked curiosity, inspired connection, and invited all ages to experience the precision and poetry of Japanese woodworking craft.
Gallery: australianwoodenboatfestival.com.au/2025-japanes...
Gallery: australianwoodenboatfestival.com.au/2025-japanes...
June 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM
The 2025 Australian Wooden Boat Festival was thrilled to welcome back their friends from Japan. Their work sparked curiosity, inspired connection, and invited all ages to experience the precision and poetry of Japanese woodworking craft.
Gallery: australianwoodenboatfestival.com.au/2025-japanes...
Gallery: australianwoodenboatfestival.com.au/2025-japanes...
I was impressed to see so many start-up companies finding innovative ways to create a healthier and more sustainable society - from flying cars to 3D printed food and everything in between!
May 10, 2025 at 1:49 PM
I was impressed to see so many start-up companies finding innovative ways to create a healthier and more sustainable society - from flying cars to 3D printed food and everything in between!
It's great to be back in Japan again, starting with a visit to SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025.
May 10, 2025 at 1:48 PM
It's great to be back in Japan again, starting with a visit to SusHi Tech Tokyo 2025.
Please join us at the State Cinema Cafe from 2pm on Saturday 10 May for our monthly Japanese-English language exchange session. Everyone welcome!
Further information and RSVPs: www.facebook.com/events/17545...
Further information and RSVPs: www.facebook.com/events/17545...
April 29, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Please join us at the State Cinema Cafe from 2pm on Saturday 10 May for our monthly Japanese-English language exchange session. Everyone welcome!
Further information and RSVPs: www.facebook.com/events/17545...
Further information and RSVPs: www.facebook.com/events/17545...
I was honoured to represent Australian Red Cross at this morning's Anzac Day Dawn Service at Kingston Beach. Lest we forget.
April 25, 2025 at 2:55 AM
I was honoured to represent Australian Red Cross at this morning's Anzac Day Dawn Service at Kingston Beach. Lest we forget.
Dr Emerald L King spoke at the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts today, on the subject of "How to appropriate appropriately - kimono and Japonaiserie". Afterwards, we enjoyed a viewing of 15 Japanese prints and watercolours that form part of the Allport’s historical fine art collection.
April 24, 2025 at 10:22 AM
Dr Emerald L King spoke at the Allport Library and Museum of Fine Arts today, on the subject of "How to appropriate appropriately - kimono and Japonaiserie". Afterwards, we enjoyed a viewing of 15 Japanese prints and watercolours that form part of the Allport’s historical fine art collection.
Congratulations to the crews of Alive and Magellan, who crossed the finishing line in Osaka at 2.18pm yesterday afternoon (Alive) and 5.54am this morning (Magellan). All three Tasmanian boats have now completed the race.
April 24, 2025 at 1:45 AM
Congratulations to the crews of Alive and Magellan, who crossed the finishing line in Osaka at 2.18pm yesterday afternoon (Alive) and 5.54am this morning (Magellan). All three Tasmanian boats have now completed the race.