Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
An update on our Climate Summit and Climate Awards

An update on our Climate Summit and Climate Awards

With the return of in-person events post-pandemic, our team is beginning to plan a CPP Climate Summit next year (more info to come soon – stay tuned!). The CPP Climate Awards, our much anticipated and regarded awards program, will also make a return in 2023. As...
Neighbourhood Issue: Climate costs and risks to councils

Neighbourhood Issue: Climate costs and risks to councils

No community within Australia remains untouched by climate change. Our country is highly exposed to impacts including record-breaking heat, more dangerous bushfire seasons, coastal flooding and supercharged storms. These extreme weather events are worsening, and the...
Australian first pilot program to help councils slash emissions

Australian first pilot program to help councils slash emissions

The Cities Power Partnership and Ironbark Sustainability have joined forces to launch an Australian first program that will enable local governments to make evidence-based decisions when investing in emissions reduction projects. The pilot program uses the Cities...
Dubbo Regional Council outlines plan for renewable energy targets

Dubbo Regional Council outlines plan for renewable energy targets

Replacing street lights, installing solar panels and introducing hybrid vehicles is all being done by Dubbo Regional Council as it pushes for its new renewable energy targets. In February, council adopted a new Energy Strategy and Implementation Plan. As part of the...