Sep 11, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020, Transport
Transport emissions contribute 60% to the ACT’s direct greenhouse emissions, primarily through the use of petrol and diesel vehicles. Our transport choices have a significant impact on our environment, the liveability of our city, and our productivity, health and...
Sep 8, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020, Climate, Past Events, Waste
The Conservation Council hosted our third and final election forum for the 2020 ACT Election, on Climate Change and Urban Sustainability, on Tuesday 29th September at 5.30 pm. The impacts of a changing climate are well upon us, forcing societies and natural ecosystems...
Sep 8, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020, Nature and waterways, Past Events
The Conservation Council hosted our second Election Forum on Nature, Biodiversity and Waterways on Tuesday 22nd September at 5.30 pm. The ACT is home to two critically-endangered ecological communities, which include 52 threatened species. The protection of remaining...
Sep 3, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020, Nature and waterways, Past Events
The Conservation Council, in conjunction with Pedal Power, Public Transport Association CBR, Living Streets Canberra and the Australian Electric Vehicle Association (ACT Branch), hosted our first online Election Forum on Sustainable Transport on Tuesday 15th September...
Aug 5, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020
Valuing and cycling resources Improving waste management ACT residents have high consuming lifestyles. Our waste is a resource, yet until we successfully manage the waste we generate, it will continue to have significant impacts on wildlife, the environment and human...
Aug 5, 2020 | ACT Election Priorities 2020
Sustainable transport Canberrans traverse the city daily for social, recreational, household and employment activities. Transport emissions contribute 60% to the ACT’s direct greenhouse emissions, primarily through the use of petrol and diesel vehicles. Our transport...
