Climate Summit for Local Government

Sept 6-8, 2023 | Melbourne
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...
Net zero by 2040: Ambitious new emissions target set

Net zero by 2040: Ambitious new emissions target set

The City of Sydney is committed to beating its own carbon emissions target, setting a new benchmark to produce net zero emissions by 2040. This new target is a decade earlier than the existing 2050 deadline. The accelerated action on climate change will form part of...
COUNCILS CALL FOR A STATE 50% RENEWABLES TARGET BY 2030

COUNCILS CALL FOR A STATE 50% RENEWABLES TARGET BY 2030

WESTERN AUSTRALIAN COUNCILS HAVE called on the State Government to commit to renewable energy target of 50% by 2030 and an 100% emissions reduction target by 2050 at a forum held in Perth on Thursday (30 May). 21 councils from across the state at the forum, hosted by...
WA COUNCILS URGE STATE TO STEP UP ON CLEAN ENERGY

WA COUNCILS URGE STATE TO STEP UP ON CLEAN ENERGY

LOCAL GOVERNMENTS ACROSS WESTERN Australia have joined forces today to call for a renewed state commitment to renewable energy and tackling climate change. The 21 councils met at a Perth forum hosted by the Climate Council’s Cities Power Partnership, Australia’s...