Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
Shoalhaven’s Mayor is leading local action on climate change

Shoalhaven’s Mayor is leading local action on climate change

Mayor Amanda Findley is a strong advocate for climate action, actively tackling the big issues for the Shoalhaven community. This case study takes a closer look at Mayor Findley’s sustainability work, exploring what led to her taking home the Climate Ambassador Award...
Mornington’s community driven Climate Emergency Plan

Mornington’s community driven Climate Emergency Plan

Mornington Peninsula Shire is ahead of the curve when it comes to action on climate, taking major strides towards net zero emissions. This case study explores how Mornington Peninsula Shire recognised the urgency of climate change and the steps they took to respond....
Georges River is rolling out energy efficiency across the region

Georges River is rolling out energy efficiency across the region

Georges River Council is at the forefront of climate action, committed to reducing energy consumption across all of its operations. This case study covers the Council’s ambitious climate targets, how they plan to get there and what the economic, social and...
Inner West Council: Pathways to Solar for the Whole Community

Inner West Council: Pathways to Solar for the Whole Community

Inner West Council in Sydney has a goal to accelerate community uptake of solar. It’s biggest challenge? Building typology and housing tenure typical of the Inner West. This case study steps out how Inner West is overcoming barriers to community-wide solar,...
Keeping Climate on the Economic Agenda

Keeping Climate on the Economic Agenda

With the current economic climate, reduced council rates and the focus on recovering the economy, many councils have seen climate change action and priorities fall to the wayside. While this can be discouraging, there are ample opportunities to bridge the gap between...