Knowledge Hub / Work Together & Influence

Powering our councils with renewables: A guide

Sep 20, 2023 |

A guide to help councils understand the opportunities and key actions they can take to reach 100 percent renewable electricity.

Plugged In Workforce | Exploring Home Charging for Staff Fleet Cars

Sep 19, 2023 |

Join us on Tuesday 19th September at 2pm AEST as we feature a full panel of experts from New Zealand and Australia as they shed light on the crucial considerations for home charging of your electric fleet vehicles through proven case studies and funding solutions. New... read more

2023 Climate Summit for Local Government Presentations

Sep 19, 2023 |

The 2023 Cities Power Partnership Climate Summit for Local Government, spanning 2.5 days, brought together over 120 local leader elected officials, executives and senior staff from every state and territory. The summit featured 55 speakers that addressed crucial... read more

Special Edition Q&A: Climate Action in Denver, Colorado

Aug 18, 2023 |

We heard straight from the Office of Climate Action, Sustainability and Resiliency in Denver, Colorado, where Deputy Director Elizabeth Babcock discussed how subnational climate action is critical to achieving their goals.

We learnt all about how Denver gained dedicated funding for and constructed a purpose-built office for their climate work, as well as learning about their innovative programs in:

Renewable Energy,
Transportation,
Workforce, and more.

Afternoon Tea Q&A: Towards Net Zero Bundaberg

Aug 7, 2023 |

On Thursday 3rd August we heard from Bundaberg Shire Council as they discussed their ‘Towards Net Zero Bundaberg’.

Bundaberg’s Executive Director of Strategic Projects and Economic Development, Ben Artup will provide an overview of the journey of its preparation and some of the business and community initiatives that are shaping its delivery.

Afternoon Tea Q&A – Climate Ready Tweed: Co-design with the Community

Aug 7, 2023 |

On Thursday 20 July we heard from Tweed Shire Council as they co-presented with Griffith University and discussed their recent work to understand community attitudes to climate change and appetite for climate action.

The Climate Ready Tweed project involved education in schools, a community Eco Fest, follow up interviews, a detailed community survey and community co-design workshops.

How councils can protect Aussie sport, arts and events by removing fossil fuel sponsorship – CPP July Webinar

Jul 6, 2023 |

Join us on Tuesday 4 July at 3pm AEST as we take a look at why it is time to end fossil fuel sponsorship across Aussie’s sport, arts and events and how local governments can do it. Local sports clubs and beloved artistic events are at the heart of each Australian... read more

Afternoon Tea Q&A – Net Zero Communities with the City of Greater Geelong

Jul 6, 2023 |

Join us for afternoon tea at 3pm AEST Thursday 6 July as we hear from the City of Greater Geelong who have an exemplary Net Zero Community Target of 2035, backed by an extensive Climate Change Response Plan. Council works hard to maintain its partnership with the... read more

Bee-friendly planting guide for Urban Planning

Jun 26, 2023 |

A guide for plant species for urban planning in the ACT area that encourages bees and pollination. The list also contains data on:

flowering times
Nectar, pollen and fruit types
Forager types

Radio National Broadcast – Bendigo Climate Summit, session on Zero Emissions Transport

Jun 16, 2023 |

From electric vehicles to bike-friendly buses — be inspired by these globally renowned movers and shakers. They’re using the regional town of Bendigo and international case studies to re-imagine how we live and move.

Transport accounts for a staggering quarter of global greenhouse emissions. Could one Australian town lead the way and hit zero transport emissions by 2030? What would that look like?