Everyday Climate Action

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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.