Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
National Summit: Councils race ahead with clean transport

National Summit: Councils race ahead with clean transport

MORE THAN 100 local government leaders – from Wagga Wagga to Launceston – are rallying together in Melbourne today to accelerate the uptake of clean transport in their communities, as part of the Climate Summit for Local Government. Ahead of World EV Day...
Elected officials join national climate leadership coalition

Elected officials join national climate leadership coalition

Mayors and councillors from across Australia have gathered to launch a nationwide coalition of local government elected officials advocating for stronger action on climate change to state and federal governments. Local Leaders – an initiative from the Cities...
Australia’s top 7 local government climate projects for 2020

Australia’s top 7 local government climate projects for 2020

Even in 2020’s difficult circumstances, local councils are rising to the challenges of climate change. From Nillumbik Shire Council’s world-first solar and battery powered stadium that provides a safe space for the community during an emergency, to Sunshine Coast...
Councils crowned climate leaders at national awards

Councils crowned climate leaders at national awards

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS tackling climate change have garnered national recognition at last night’s Cities Power Partnership Awards. The Awards, run by the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership, took place on Thursday 29 October virtually, recognising the unsung work of...