Victorian bushfires

The staff, members and colleagues of ICLEI around the world join in the commiserations to those who have lost family, friends and homes in the Victorian bushfires.

News updates are available from the The Age website.

With over 180 direct victims as well as countless lives touched by death, and many homes and business burned to the ground, this event has reached into our communities deeply.

This tragedy continues to unfold as many people from around the world are rallying to the aid of the victims.

ICLEI – as an organisation that works with local governments to identify their role in sustainability and then to play that role effectively – will assist in any way we can with the re-building. Staff have already given generously, in concert with the organisation. We remain alert to new opportunities to help.

For those who would like to donate money to people affected by the bushfires, please follow these links:

• www.redcross.org.au/vic
• www.salvationarmy.org.au

Wildlife rescue donations can be made at:

• www.wildlifevictoria.org.au
• www.savethekoala.com