Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
Get on board – new report on local government transport solutions

Get on board – new report on local government transport solutions

The Climate Council recently published a report on transport pollution, Waiting for the Green Light: Transport Solutions to Climate Change. From the many findings and solutions, one thing is clear: Australia must make changes if it is to keep up with the rest of the...
Australia’s councils can drive down transport pollution

Australia’s councils can drive down transport pollution

Australia’s local councils can drive down transport pollution that is causing worsening climate change, according to a new report from the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership. The new report, Waiting for the Green Light: Sustainable Transport Solutions...
Parkes is the King of Renewables!

Parkes is the King of Renewables!

Welcome to fabulous Parkes, NSW, where each year, thousands of Elvis fans flock to commemorate The King’s birthday with hundreds of tribute concerts, parades and competitions. As if building up a reputation as the country’s top location for Elvis impersonation isn’t...
Why Newcastle is taking the lead on climate change

Why Newcastle is taking the lead on climate change

Jeremy Bath, CEO of the City of Newcastle, talks about why his city is taking the lead on climate change. There is a huge amount that can be done at local government level to tackle climate change. From transport through to urban planning, councils have the power to...
Regional cooperation will drive electric car uptake

Regional cooperation will drive electric car uptake

Professor Will Steffen talks about the need for visionary urban transport policy to drive down car pollution. Australians love our cars – and we love driving them. But this love affair with petrol-driven transport is taking a toll on our climate. Australia-wide,...