Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
National Climate Awards Finalists Announced

National Climate Awards Finalists Announced

THE CITIES POWER PARTNERSHIP has today announced the finalists for its third annual national climate awards, recognising the work of local governments on the climate change frontline.  Finalists were selected from a record number of entries submitted by diverse...
Australia’s Coal Cities Commit to Climate

Australia’s Coal Cities Commit to Climate

ALMOST ALL councils in the Hunter region have committed to tackling climate change as Lake Macquarie City Council, Port Stephens Council and Cessnock City Council join the Cities Power Partnership, Australia’s largest local government climate network. Seven out of ten...
Blue Mountains City Council trials electric garbage truck

Blue Mountains City Council trials electric garbage truck

Blue Mountains City Council recently trialled a fully electric garbage truck. The innovative electric vehicle provides quiet operation, making it perfect for litter bin collection. “Council is always striving to minimise our carbon footprint where possible and...
Hundreds expected at national Summit on a clean, Council-led recovery

Hundreds expected at national Summit on a clean, Council-led recovery

TODAY, MORE THAN 700 people are expected to join a major national summit to discuss how local governments and the community can drive a clean economic recovery. State and local government representatives, as well as business and energy experts, will join community...
Third Annual national Climate Awards open

Third Annual national Climate Awards open

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS will vie for top honours in the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership’s annual National Climate Awards, which open for submissions today. The Climate Awards, now open for entries, recognise the unsung work of climate heroes in local governments...