The ACT’s fossil-fuel vehicle phase out and electric car push doesn’t go far enough to ensure safe climate

Jul 25, 2022 | Climate, Latest News, Transport

There was great hype last week as the ACT Government launched its new Zero Emissions Vehicle strategy, making headlines all around the country that it would ‘ban the sale of new internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles by 2035’. The resulting public debate has no...

Reducing scope 3 emissions requires circular design thinking and legislated targets

Nov 12, 2021 | Climate, Latest News, Media Releases, Transport, Urban planning, Waste

The Conservation Council ACT Region welcomes the report on Scope 3 greenhouse gas emissions in the ACT, produced by the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment and tabled in the ACT Legislative Assembly on 11th November. “This report is an important step...

Budget Wrap 2021-2022

Oct 17, 2021 | Climate, Nature and waterways, Transport, Urban planning, Waste

Earlier this year, the Conservation Council made a Budget submission to the ACT Government this year that focussed on 4 key priorities: Respond to the climate emergency by expediting action to cut the ACT’s direct emissions from gas (stationary energy) and transport;...

Make the move into active commuting: Environment Exchange

Jun 24, 2021 | Past Events, Transport

Do you routinely drive to work or employ staff who regularly drive? On Tuesday 20th July, the Conservation Council and Canberra Environment Centre hosted an online environment exchange about the benefits to be gained from active commuting by both employers and...

MEDIA RELEASE: Make the Move website and workplace program leads Canberra businesses and commuters into the future of sustainable transport

May 26, 2021 | Latest News, Transport

Minister for Emissions Reductions, Shane Rattenbury, today launched “Make the Move”, a new active travel initiative that has been developed by the Conservation Council ACT Region in partnership with the Canberra Environment Centre. Make the Move aims to lead Canberra...

MEDIA RELEASE: Is your business ready to Make the Move into the future of transport?

Mar 2, 2021 | Latest News, Transport

The Conservation Council ACT Region and the Canberra Environment Centre have teamed up to lead Canberra businesses and commuters into the future of sustainable transport through an innovative project called ‘Make the Move’. This new project will help commuters...