NOOSA COUNCIL has been selected as the host for a major national climate summit taking place in October 2020. Transforming Australia 2020, run by the Cities Power Partnership, Australia’s largest local government climate alliance, will draw together council, industry and community leaders in Noosa from 28-30 October 2020 to develop regional climate and energy solutions.
Mayors of fire-stricken areas have signed a statement calling on the government to acknowledge the link between climate change and the catastrophic fires.
All around the country, we are seeing the power of communities working together to tackle climate change. Here are four community engagement initiatives spearheaded by local council.
Noosa faces serious challenges from climate change, that’s why it’s fighting back. From declaring a climate emergency to installing hundreds of solar panels, this town is leading climate action.
With global temperatures on the rise from burning fossil fuels, it’s imperative we think about where our energy is coming from and how to use it more efficiently. Here are three amazing energy efficiency being initiatives spearheaded by local governments around the country.
The ACT’s new target to get to net-zero emissions by 2045 is a ‘trailblazer’, which should prompt Australia’s other states to seriously reduce their climate impact.
Celebrating two years of Australia’s local climate revolution, from communities committing to a totally renewable future to Australia’s biggest solar farm.
We spent a day on the track to create awareness and accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles at EV Test Drive Day hosted by CEFC and Transport for NSW.
The Cities Power Partnership has announced the finalists for its national climate awards, recognising the work of local governments on the climate change frontline.
With no credible Federal approach to climate change in sight on the horizon, it’s time for our regional cities to step up to meet the challenge of climate change. Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions are escalating, with a recent report suggesting that our country...
THE CLIMATE COUNCIL’S CITIES Power Partnership, Australia’s largest local government climate alliance, has welcomed a new director to lead the program as it enters a fresh stage of growth. David Craven, formerly Australian representative for the C40 Cities Climate...
Ever wonder what a sea of 800K solar panels looks like? We found out on our South Australian Renewables Road Trip. From wind and solar farms to the big battery, we covered a lot of ground.
Post-election, it’s clear that local governments will be instrumental in continuing to lead the charge on climate action by fostering renewable energy projects, encouraging efficiency, and reducing transport emissions in their communities – essentially leading...
