Held on Thursday, July 22 at 2pm AEST. The Cities Power Partnership heard from experts and council leaders talk about the latest climate science, setting science-based targets, deep diving into how it was adopted and how it’s driving action on emissions reduction. They also shared lessons and insights learned along the way in working with council and community.
Presenters were:
- Dr Portia Odell, Director Cities Power Partnership. Portia talked to us about the latest climate science, as outlined in the Climate Council’s recent report: Aim High, Go Fast
- Jessica Wingad. Acting Director Planning and Infrastructure, Mornington Peninsula Shire in Victoria. Jessica has led a range of integrated climate change initiatives across the community over the past 13 years. Jessica has worked across environmental education, waste consulting and more recently in infrastructure services and major project leadership at Mornington Peninsula Shire. With over $2 billion worth of assets and 160,000 residents, the opportunity to lead and drive climate resilience and action at a local level is immense.
- Sam McGuinness, Executive Manager Environmental Sustainability, Waverly Council in New South Wales. Sam has worked in the environment sector for over 20 years for both environmental NGOs and local government, focusing on making our cities more sustainable through delivering great urban places, improved marine and terrestrial biodiversity, active travel and ongoing water and greenhouse gas emissions reductions. In his current role Sam leads a team of 16 passionate and hard-working professionals in delivering net zero and positive environmental outcomes for Council and in the wider community.
Click here to access Jessica’s slide presentation.
Click here to access Sam’s slide presentation.
