Cities at the forefront of ‘climate emergency’

Australia’s councils have joined their counterparts around the world in taking a stand against federal climate inaction.

27 May, 2019

Climate change: the most at-risk local government areas

Australia’s local government climate change hot spots – how do you fare?

12 May, 2019

Council climate alliance puts heat on state, feds

Mayors from Australia’s council climate alliance have issued a joint statement calling for action from all levels of government.

8 May, 2019

NSW council a climate change crash test dummy

A sea-battered NSW council area has set a climate change precedent for state and local government.

28 March, 2019

‘Era of disasters’ poses challenge for governments

Experts are urging governments to act swiftly in response to the threat of coastal inundation and other climate change-related disasters.

16 March, 2019

Climate inaction ‘threatens Australian lives’

Australian governments need to boost spending on infectious disease warning systems, doctors warn in a major report.  

2 December, 2018

‘New era of disasters’ warrants response rethink

A leading strategist has warned that Australian governments’ disaster responses underestimate the magnitude and cumulative impact of climate change.

12 November, 2018

Call to mandate electric vehicles in government fleets

Experts welcome funding for national network of electric vehicle charging stations but call for coordinated government action to support the technology.

29 October, 2018

Sweden’s sustainable cities a lesson for Australia

The involvement of local government has been essential to Swedish city’s remarkable carbon reduction success, experts say.

26 October, 2018

Innovation hub to tackle climate-induced water shortage

Industry and researchers will explore new ways to recycle wastewater through the use of smart technologies at a new centre.

25 October, 2018

Recognising councils’ action on climate change

A council’s floating solar farm and a museum’s energy upgrade project are among local government climate change initiatives recognised in awards.

22 October, 2018

Health groups lobby candidates on climate impacts

Public health professionals campaign to make the health impacts of climate change an issue in the Wentworth by-election.

14 October, 2018

Landmark renewable energy deal to slash emissions

Major agreement will see 18 NSW councils secure more than a third of their retail energy from a renewable energy generator.

14 October, 2018

Councils can lead on sustainable transport: report

Low emissions fleets and better cycling and walking infrastructure are among the ways local government can tackle transport pollution.

26 September, 2018