News published: 19 August 2026

The Climate Change Alliance of Botanic Gardens is pleased to present Dr Sandra Knapp, Director of Research and Merit Research at the Natural History Museum, UK, for our next Horticulture Forum.

Dr Knapp has a long and fruitful career in botany and taxonomy, specialising in the Solanaceae family and contributing much to the knowledge of these plants. She will discuss the observations and insights her long career has afforded her, particularly concerning climate change and plant evolution.

What climate adaptation work are you doing? We want to showcase your efforts and are taking applications to present at our Horticulture Forums. Celebrate your achievements and share the insights you’ve learned in your climate adaptation journey. For further information please contact us as climatechangealliance@rbg.vic.gov.au 

We would love to hear from you.