Archived Events - 2007

Climate change in a climate of change!

Tuesday 27 November 2007

ICLEI Oceania Recognition and Briefing Breakfast held at the Australian Local Government Association's National General Assembly of Local Government in Darwin.

Across Australia ICLEI Oceania is working with local councils committed to sustainability and working with their community to achieve tangible outcomes.

Councils participating in the CCP program, the Water Campaign™ and the Sustainability Services TBL Capacity Building Program were recognised and delegates were briefed on the work of the Australasian Mayors Council for Climate Protection.

There was an attendance of 156 people of which 39 councils were recognised. View images.

Climate Change: What's in it for us?

Thursday 1 November 2007

ICLEI breakfast briefing event held at the Municipal Association of Victoria Annual Conference.

Climate change is high on the agenda of all spheres of government as we grapple with the challenge of reducing our greenhouse emissions and addressing the impacts of climate change on our communities.

Local councils in Victoria have been active over the past 10 years working with ICLEI Oceania. ICLEI Oceania currently works with 68 local councils participating in the Cities for Climate Protection Program and 34 councils participating in the Water Campaign™.

The Briefing Breakfast provided delegates an opportunity to hear representatives from the State Government of Victoria, the Municipal Association of Victoria, ICLEI Oceania and the Australasian Mayors Council for Climate Protection on responses to climate change.

Local government tackling climate change

Friday 19 October 2007

ICLEI Oceania held a Briefing Breakfast at the Adelaide Convention Centre as part of the Local Government Association of South Australia's AGM.

South Australians need to collaborate if climate change strategies are to be effective, a notion thread throughout speeches from ICLEI, the LGASA, Minister Gail Gago and the Australasian Mayors Council for Climate Protection (AMCCP). View images.

The achievements of South Australasian councils are leading edge, yet like local and state initiatives across the country there is much more that needs to be done.

Ivan Brooks, Mayor of Mitcham and representative of the AMCCP Coordination Committee briefed the audience on the role of the AMCCP and focused on sustainable public lighting – a real opportunity to cut emissions and energy costs within communities.

A panel forum followed the speakers and allowed the audience of mostly mayors to engage in discussion on water and energy policies and community approaches. The AMCCP will play a major role in events like this across Australia and New Zealand.

All mayors representing council participants of CCP programs are encouraged to propose issues and initiatives for the AMCCP to consider.

Local Governments Delivering on Sustainability

Perth, 6 August 2007

ICLEI Oceania held a recognition event at the Western Australian Local Government Association (WALGA) Local Government Convention on Monday 6 August.

Councils were recognised for their achievements in the Cities for Climate Protection Australia Program and the Water Campaign™. View images.

Speakers included the Hon. John Kobelke, Minister for Water Resources, Government of Western Australia; Cr Bill Mitchell, President, Western Australian Local Government Association; Cr Glenys Godfrey, Mayor, City of Belmont; and His Worship the Mayor David Smith, City of Bunbury.

During the breakfast it was announced that the City of Melville will host ICLEI Oceania's Western Australian Water Campaign™ staff. Council's CEO, Mr Eric Lumsden, was presented with a hosting agreement certificate and gave a short presentation.

: (Left to right) Jessica Kerstjens, ICLEI Oceania Executive Manager, Water Campaign; the Hon. John Kobelke, Minister for Water Resources, Government of Western Australia; Mr Eric Lumsden, Chief Executive Officer, City of Melville; and Western Australian Water Campaign™ staff, Sarah Blagrove and Susannah Raffe

South Australian Recognition Event

Wednesday 13 June 2007

ICLEI Oceania held a recognition event for Water Campaign™ participants in South Australia on Wednesday 13 June.

The event was hosted by the City of Marion at the Marion Cultural Centre.

The event recognised the recent milestone achievements of Water Campaign™ participants in South Australia and provided the opportunity for participants to network with other councils and key stakeholders. View images.

Speakers included:

Cr Raelene Telfer, Deputy Mayor, City of Marion;
Dennis Mutton, Presiding Member, Natural Resources Management Council;
Yvonne Sneddon, Presiding Member, Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Natural Resources Management Board; and
Mayor Kym McHugh, Alexandrina Council.

Accelerating Now!

2-5 May 2007, Grand Hyatt Melbourne

local action : sustainability : iclei oceania

Thanks to all who attended for contributing to a successful conference.

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Review session summaries and presentations.

CCP Green Building Workshop

: Cr Cadman addresses participants.

2 April 2007, Yarra Room, Melbourne Town Hall, 3.00pm - 5.30pm

ICLEI hosted a Green Building Workshop with the support of the Building Commission.

The President of ICLEI and Deputy Mayor of the City of Vancouver, Councillor David Cadman, provided the keynote address for the workshop.

The workshop aimed to enhance capacity for accelerated green building, and provided input into a report focused on local government mechanisms for accelerating the adoption of green buildings.

Recommendations from the day will be taken to ICLEI Oceania's Accelerating Now!http://www.iclei2007.com.au conference, to be held 2-5 May 2007 in Melbourne.

“Water Action in the West” Water Campaign™ recognition event and actions workshop

Thursday 15 March 2007, Harvey Recreation and Cultural Centre

The Shire of Harvey hosted ICLEI-A/NZ's recognition event and actions workshop for Water Campaign™ participants in Western Australia on Thursday 15 March 2007. View images.

Speakers included Rob Hammond, Director Water Resources, Government of Western Australia, Department of Water; Peter Jones, South West Catchment Council; and Councillor Greg Campbell, Shire of Harvey.

The event recognised the recent milestone achievements of south west councils and showcased local government water management action.

Tasmania CCP Recognition Event

Friday 2 March 2007, Hobart Town Hall Ballroom

All five Tasmanian councils participating in the Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Australia Program attended this recent recognition event.

Hobart Lord Mayor Robert Valentine provided the welcome address and the Hon. David Llewellyn, Minister for Primary Industries and Water, Energy, and Police and Emergency Management, awarded councils for their commitment to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Hon. David Llewellyn also spoke on the Tasmanian Government's recently released draft Climate Change Strategy. View images.

Congratulation to the councils who received the following awards:

Brighton – Milestone 5;
Clarence – Political Declaration & Milestone 1;
Glenorchy – Milestone 5; and
Kingborough – Political Declaration & Milestone 1. View images.

Following the recognition of councils Dr John Hunter, Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative, University of Tasmania, provided an overview of the climate variability on Tasmania resulting from global warming.

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