THE CITIES POWER PARTNERSHIP has just announced the finalists for its national climate awards, recognising the work of local governments on the climate change frontline. The finalists were selected from a record number of entries submitted by diverse communities from...
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...
WESTERN AUSTRALIAN COUNCILS HAVE called on the State Government to commit to renewable energy target of 50% by 2030 and an 100% emissions reduction target by 2050 at a forum held in Perth on Thursday (30 May). 21 councils from across the state at the forum, hosted by...
LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ACROSS WESTERN Australia have joined forces today to call for a renewed state commitment to renewable energy and tackling climate change. The 21 councils met at a Perth forum hosted by the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership, Australia’s...
