Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne

Sydney’s Lane Cove Council ready and raring to go

Climate change is often viewed as a global problem, but in Lane Cove on Sydney’s north shore, Mayor Deborah Hutchens agreed it was one that has to be tackled locally. “Get out there and campaign and be heard,” she said. “Get the people behind...

Councils converge to launch Partnership initiative

For a full version of the Town & Country magazine article click HERE Representatives from 35 councils around the country gathered in Canberra on Thursday to launch the Cities Power Partnership. The Yass Valley Council, the Bega Valley Council, the Eurobodalla...

A pledge to reduce our emissions in the shire

To view the full Euroa Gazette article click here STRATHBOGIE Shire is one of just four Victorian local councils to sign a national pledge to tackle climate change by reducing their emissions. In total, 35 local governments, representing over 3 million Australians,...

‘AMAZING’: Lismore a stand out in tackling climate change

For full Lismore Echo article click here LISMORE City Council has been named as a leader in creating a greener energy future by The Climate Council as it prepares to launch a landmark program to engage local governments to reduce their carbon footprints. In its report...

Shoalhaven’s move towards renewable energy

For full South Coast Register article click here The Shoalhaven has jumped on board with Australia’s move towards renewable energy. Shoalhaven City Council will sign a Cities Power Partnership after a majority of councillors voted in favour of a motion tabled by Cr...