View the highlights from Cities Power Partnership’s 2021 Climate Awards.
Cairns Regional Council
Cairns council ‘on track’ for 50 per cent greenhouse emission reduction target
CAIRNS Regional Council’s environmental credentials have gone under the solar-powered spotlight before a statewide coalition of climate-wise local governments. Deputy Mayor Terry James fronted a welcoming party in Brisbane for new members of the Climate Council’s...
Cairns Council is creating a more sustainable community
Find out how Cairns Regional Council is creating initiatives to cut local emissions and educate the community on climate change.
Cairns council sustainability team crowned climate champions
Cairns Regional Council’s Sustainability team took out top honours at the 2021 national Cities Power Partnership Awards.
Councils crowned climate leaders at national awards
Local governments delivering clean energy solutions have garnered national recognition at the 2021 Cities Power Partnership Awards.
Future-Proofing Paradise: The Cairns Story
With an abundance of sun and wind, Cairns Council and the community are leading the way to a clean, healthy future.
Mayors commit to clean, local jobs
Over forty mayors and councillors have released a joint statement committing to economic recovery solutions that create jobs and tackle climate change.
Queensland councils join forces in climate fight
AUSTRALIA’S BIGGEST COUNCIL has taken a giant step forward to cut the nation’s rising pollution levels, as Brisbane joins a fast-growing national network of councils tackling climate change. City of Brisbane, Logan City, Sunshine Coast and Cairns Regional Council have...
Solar farms power emissions reductions
Cairns council is rolling out four mini solar farms at five of the Cairns Region’s Waste Water Treatment Plants. Cairns Mayor Bob Manning said the development would make a significant contribution to Council’s emissions reduction.
These local communities are future-proofing Australia
Local communities are at the forefront of Australia’s transformation to a zero emissions future. Check out our video to find out more.