MEDIA RELEASE: Brickworks redevelopment should go all-electric

Jul 27, 2021 | Climate, Latest News, Urban planning

26 July 2021 Media release: Brickworks redevelopment should go all-electric The Conservation Council ACT Region has called on the Canberra Brickworks developer DomaGroup to commit to excluding gas from all buildings in the development at Yarralumla. In its submission...

Volunteer for gas community outreach

Apr 9, 2021 | Climate, Past Events

Make the Switch: gas community outreach Take the next step into climate action! Calling for community outreach volunteers to join our gas campaign If you are looking for a meaningful way to take the next step in climate action and connect with your community, come...

Call for a renewables-led recovery

Feb 4, 2021 | Climate

Twitter Write to federal Energy Minister Angus Taylor calling for a renewables-led recovery. There is no question that Australia needs support to recover from the economic impacts of the global COVID-19 pandemic. However, the world is also in the midst of a climate...

Workshop: Make the Switch to an all-electric home

Jan 13, 2021 | Climate, Latest News, Past Events

Workshop: Make the Switch to an all-electric home The Conservation Council is very pleased to be collaborating with the Canberra Environment Centre to host this in-person interactive workshop! In the session, we will explore the environmental reasons to switch our...

Environment Exchange: Make the Switch to an all-electric home

Nov 20, 2020 | Climate, Latest News, Past Events

Environment Exchange: Make the Switch to an all-electric home Following the September launch of the Conservation Council’s ‘Make the Switch’ website, this online event explored the environmental reasons to switch our homes off gas and the benefits...

Election result a win for the environment and climate change

Oct 19, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020, Campaigns, Climate, Latest News, Nature and waterways

Helen Oakey, Executive Director Saturday’s ACT Election outcome reflects that Canberrans right across the city value our natural environment and take seriously the challenge of climate change, signalling that these issues are important throughout our community. People...