Climate Action Now
We are facing a climate emergency. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has said that we need to turn around increasing rates of greenhouse emissions in the next 12 years to keep global temperature increases below 1.5 degrees Celsius and to give us any chance of a safe climate.
In Canberra we have taken strong action on climate change, moving from coal-fired power to electricity generated by solar and wind. By 2020, Canberra’s electricity will be 100% renewable.
There is still work to do on transport and gas emissions to deliver a carbon-neutral city. And we need to ensure that our city is resilient in the face of the challenges that our changing climate will bring.
Gas-free ACT
Gas is a polluting fossil fuel that contributes to climate change. The ACT is now powered by 100% renewable, clean electricity so we no longer need to heat our homes and water or cook with fossil gas.
Get more information about our campaign to transition Canberra off gas.
Latest News
Welcoming the phase out of Wood Heaters in the ACT for nature, climate and health
The ACT Government has released its response to the Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment's investigation into wood heater policy. The Government has now endorsed a plan to phase-out wood heaters in the ACT by 2045. The Conservation Council ACT Region...
Invest further in Climate and Nature to improve wellbeing – 2023/24 ACT Budget Wrap
2023/24 ACT Budget Wrap Earlier this year, the Conservation Council made a Budget submission to the ACT Government that focussed on 6 key priorities: Champion environment and climate organisations Invest in electrification for a safe climate Invest in safe,...
The ‘electrification budget’? Putting the 2023 Federal budget under a climate and environment lens
You have probably heard or read news headlines that the federal budget will build “a stronger economy and a fairer society” featuring a “bold $14.6 billion cost-of-living package”, “$4.5 billion over 10 years to support the delivery of the nuclear-powered submarine...
Celebrating redundancy! New Choice tool to help Canberrans electrify
Fulfil your acting dreams and help the planet! The Conservation Council is making a new series of short videos on the topic of making the switch from gas cooking to induction cooking, and we need talent!
Make the Switch video series – can you help?
Fulfil your acting dreams and help the planet! The Conservation Council is making a new series of short videos on the topic of making the switch from gas cooking to induction cooking, and we need talent!
Catch up on ANU’s 2023 Climate Update
Did you miss the ANU’s 2023 Climate Update? Catch up with this quick summary and suggested actions.