Australia has a very real opportunity to benefit socially, environmentally and economically from increasing its climate ambition and becoming a clean energy superpower. Yet despite claims from the Australian Government that it is beating Paris targets, evidence shows Australia’s energy emissions are on the rise and gas and coal production increasing.

Australians from every sector of the economy and society – First Nations, finance and faith, cities and states, business big and small, agriculture, resources and energy, health and social service, unions, think tanks, civil society organisations, and higher education – are already acting on climate change, and are calling on the Australian Government to join them in rising to the challenge and opportunities that a zero emissions future presents.

This event with speakers from the Australia Institute, Australian Conservation Foundation, University of Melbourne, Climate and Health Alliance, and Better Futures Australia will explore the reasons behind the shortfall in the Australian Government’s climate and energy commitments, the impacts of this shortfall on domestic and global action, and the role that non-state actor leadership is playing in Australia. Speakers will examine the diverse climate action being taken by individuals and organisations that is lowering costs and catalysing greater ambition across society and the economy, highlighting opportunities to transform Australia from a climate laggard to a leader.

WHEN:

3pm – 4:15pm Friday 5 November  BST

2am – 3:15am Saturday 6 November AEDST

Webcasts will be broadcast live at the time and date indicated (CET), and will be available to view on demand for a limited time after the event.

Watch online >

Webcasts will be broadcast live at the time and date indicated (CET), and will be available to view on demand for a limited time after the event.