In May 2007, ICLEI Oceania hosted an international gathering of leaders in local government, ICLEI campaigns and sustainable development from the Oceania region.

Thanks to all who attended for a successful conference.

NEW - Accelerating Now! Conference Green Event Strategy Report. [PDF document, 725 KB]

NEW - Session summaries and presentations are now online.

• Day One, Wednesday 2 May
• Day Two, Thursday 3 May
• Day Three, Friday 4 May
• Day Four, Saturday 5 May

• Gala Dinner ICLEI Globe award photographs

Thank you to the councils who have forwarded us their reports on the Accelerating Now! conference.

City of Joondalup, Western Australia [PDF document, 300 KB]

Hamilton City Council, New Zealand [PDF document, 100 KB]

If you would like your council report to be featured on our site, please contact Emily Harris, Communications Officer.

• 2 May, ABC Radio Melbourne: Cr Rice, City of Maribyrnong, interviewed on the Red Symons show about carbon neutral communities.
• 4 May, Sunrise: Rob Gell discussed the awards presented to councils at the ACCELERATING NOW! Gala Dinner.
• 5 May, ABC TV News: Featured the launch of the Australasian Mayors Council for Climate Protection.
• 6 May, ABC Radio National: The National Interest featured an interview with Wayne Wescott, ICLEI Oceania CEO, and Mayor Nick Berman, Shire of Hornsby.

• Media resources for councils