Distinguished economist Ross Garnaut will visit Port Elliot next week to talk about his latest book, Superpower: Australia's low-carbon opportunity.

The author event will be held at South Seas Books at 5pm on Saturday 30 November.

A former diplomat and political advisor, Professor Garnaut has written extensively on the economics of addressing climate change.

Superpower has been described as a crisp, compelling book, in which Australia's leading thinker on climate and energy policy offers a road map for progress - covering energy, transport, agriculture, the international scene and more.

“The fog of Australian politics on climate change has obscured a fateful reality: Australia has the potential to be an economic superpower of the future post-carbon world,” Professor Garnaut says.

“We have unparalleled renewable energy resources. We also have the necessary scientific skills. Australia could be the natural home for an increasing proportion of global industry. But how do we make this happen?”

South Seas Books is at 53 North Terrace, Port Elliot. RSVP to the event by calling 8554 2301.