Viv Forbes (1939 – 2025)

Viv Forbes was the executive director of the Saltbush Club and founder of the Carbon Sense Coalition. He passed away in 2025. The Heartland Institute published and promoted his work on climate for many years.

Viv lived a remarkable life — born in Warwick in 1939, he became a geologist, economist, farmer, writer, and above all, a man of principle. He was devoted to his family, passionate about learning, and unwavering in his commitment to libertarian ideals.

He also dedicated much of his later life to climate science, challenging conventional wisdom with rigorous study and advocating for honest debate grounded in evidence.

Viv was a Dux, Geologist, Economist, Intellectual, Libertarian, Writer, Poet, Political Commentator, Coal Miner, Sheep Farmer, Grandfather, Carbon Sense Coalition Founder and tireless campaigner for freedom.

He will be remembered not only for his achievements but for the values he instilled in us and the legacy he leaves behind.