Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
Hacking Net Zero Communities

Hacking Net Zero Communities

What do you get when you combine golf balls, egg cartons and a whole lot of sticky notes? Innovative solutions to accelerate the transition to zero carbon communities in Australia, of course! Leading Victorian councils joined forces to leverage design thinking and...
Why Noosa’s fighting back on climate change

Why Noosa’s fighting back on climate change

Meet Tony Wellington, Noosa Mayor and Cities Power Partnership Climate Ambassador of the Year. His town faces serious challenges from climate change, which is why it’s fighting back. From declaring a climate emergency to installing hundreds of solar panels, this...
Celebrating two years of local climate progress

Celebrating two years of local climate progress

 In just two years, the Cities Power Partnership has seen over 100 councils representing almost 11 million Aussies join forces to tackle climate change. From communities committing to a totally renewable future to Australia’s biggest solar farm,...
Can you imagine an Australia without beaches?

Can you imagine an Australia without beaches?

Margaret River, one of the world’s most beloved surf spots, is highly vulnerable to climate change impacts unless urgent action is taken. That’s why the world’s top surfers joined forces with the Margaret River community to turn the tide on climate...
A Renewables Road Trip

A Renewables Road Trip

Ever wonder what a sea of 800K solar panels looks like? We found out on our South Australian Renewables Road Trip. Cities Power Partnership councils from across Australia gathered together to witness first-hand the renewable revolution occurring across the state. From...
Hepburn Shire is getting it done – with Gusto

Hepburn Shire is getting it done – with Gusto

Regional communities right around the country are adopting renewable-powered technologies to combat climate change and take ownership of economic opportunities. And in the race to become Australia’s first renewable-powered community, one shire is emerging as a clear...