Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
ClimateWorks highlights leaders in net zero ambitions

ClimateWorks highlights leaders in net zero ambitions

Take a bow City of Sydney and Melbourne, the ACT, Moreland City Council and the Northern Beaches. Local government councils have been extremely proactive with their emissions reductions commitments, with gfive of the 57 councils assessed already meeting the gold...
Victoria needs strong emissions reduction targets

Victoria needs strong emissions reduction targets

VICTORIAN COUNCILS TODAY CALLED on the State Government to commit to strong, ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, saying that they will provide certainty and security for local communities. The group of mayors from Yarra City Council, City of...
Explainer: Council renewable energy and emissions commitments

Explainer: Council renewable energy and emissions commitments

Net zero emissions, carbon neutral operations, power purchase agreement…… Australia’s local councils are punching above their weight when it comes to tackling climate change but it can be hard to understand what different council initiatives mean. This article breaks...