Everyday Climate Action
When
Wednesday, 25 Mar 2020, 06:00pm - 07:00pm
Event Status
Past event

This event has been postponed indefinitely as part of our preventative measures to stem the spread of coronavirus COVID-19. If you have tickets for this event, we’ll be in touch with you directly via email with any updates (including rescheduling, live-streams or other remote-access initiatives).
Find out more about our response to the COVID-19 situation here.
With progress on climate action sluggish at the global and national levels, many concerned Australians are turning their attention and energy to local activities.
In September 2019, School Strike 4 Climate Australia saw students striking from their classes – demanding politicians take their futures seriously. Organised by young people at a grassroots level, the strike united an estimated 300,000 people across 100 cities and towns in Australia. It’s part of a growing popular activist movement driven by everyday Australians.
Ballarat is an example of a local community where motivated citizens are making real change happen. For many years local action groups have been at the forefront of climate action in the region. Through various action groups – and through intervention in residential, commercial, industrial and agricultural sectors – Ballarat is working towards a zero emissions 2030.
In this conversation, we’ll learn about the practical steps that have been taken in Ballarat – what’s working, what’s not and what’s next on the agenda. We’ll hear about different community-based environmental initiatives across the world and discuss how local climate action can be part of global solutions.
Doors open at 5pm, drinks will be available for purchase.
Presented in partnership with Ballaarat Mechanics’ Institute and ABC Ballarat.
Featuring

Kira Dawson is a 17-year-old student currently completing year 12. She has been involved in SS4C (School Strike for Climate) and BA4CC (Ballarat Actions for Climate Co-op) as part of the global youth led movement towards addressing climate change and reaching climate justice. ‘When I look at ... Read more

Prue is the Editor for ABC Ballarat and Southwest Victoria, overseeing the development of broadcast and digital content for two regional Victorian bureaus. As a content maker for over 15 years, Prue has produced and presented local radio programs across Australia and news programs syndicated to the ... Read more

Peter J. Reid OAM has been actively involved in the environmental movement for the past six years as Treasurer of Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions (BREAZE). In conjunction with other members of the BREAZE community, Peter has been involved in taking local action through the Social Sola... Read more

Vanessa has extensive experience leading policy, strategy and infrastructure planning, specialising in sustainability. Well known for being a collaborator, Vanessa brings people, knowledge and ideas together to spark the change we need in a zero carbon world. Vanessa joined Beyond Zero Emissions i... Read more

Tony Birch holds the Boisbouvier Chair in Australian Literature at Melbourne University. He is the author of three novels, five short fiction collections, and two poetry books. In 2023 he will release a new novel, Women and Children. ... Read more
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