Mornington’s community driven Climate Emergency Plan

December 7, 2021

Mornington Peninsula Shire is ahead of the curve when it comes to action on climate, taking major strides towards net zero emissions. This case study explores how Mornington Peninsula Shire recognised the urgency of climate change and the steps they took to respond....

2021 Climate Awards Photo Gallery

November 30, 2021

Mornington’s climate emergency plan is a winner

November 18, 2021

18 NOVEMBER 2021 MORNINGTON PENINSULA SHIRE took out top honours for its ambitious Climate Emergency Plan at the Cities Power Partnership Awards last night. The Cities Power Partnership Awards recognise the work of climate heroes in local governments across the...

Mayors commit to clean, local jobs

October 20, 2020

OVER FORTY mayors and councillors from across the country have today released a joint statement committing to economic recovery solutions that create jobs and tackle climate change. The mass commitment to a sustainable economic recovery aims to support industries and...

Business and renewables are a winning combination

August 8, 2018

Cr Bryan Payne, Mayor of Mornington Peninsula Shire, talks about his council’s work to help local businesses ramp up renewable energy. Australian business and renewable energy are a winning combination. Almost half of all major businesses in Australia are...