Brighton Council

Mayor: Leigh Gray

Brighton Council, Tasmania, acknowledges the traditional owners: the Mumirimina people and the Tasmanian Aboriginal Community today as the continuing custodians of this land and pay our respects to Elders past and present.

The Council recognises climate change action is required now to reduce the impacts of climate change impacts, for example, bushfire, flooding and heatwaves on our community.

The Brighton Council Climate Change and Resilience Strategy 2019 includes actions to both reduce greenhouse gas emissions and increase resilience as the climate continues to change.

Across Council operations a zero emissions by 2040 target, with an interim target of a 30% emissions reduction by 2030, was set in 2021. Over 95kW of rooftop solar has been installed on Council buildings alongside energy efficiency upgrades to heating and lighting. More than 1000 streetlights were switched over to more efficient LED lighting. A community organic food waste and green waste collection service was introduced in 2021.

Brighton also has a Corporate Climate Change Adaptation Plan, to identify the best ways to manage climate change risks and latest climate change impacts information available.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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Lenakel Town

Mayor: Nakou Samuel

Lenakel Town is situated on the coast of the island of Tanna, Tafea Province in Vanuatu with a population of about 500.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing nearly one billion people and 15% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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Bellingen Shire Council

Mayor: Dominic King

Bellingen Shire was early to act on climate change with the development of the Bellingen Emissions Reduction Program and a regional Climate Change Adaption Strategy in 2010.

A decade on, a diverse range of projects have been delivered including the installation of 184kW of solar power capacity at sites with high electricity consumption, river rehabilitation programs at 36 sites and the allocation of dozens of grants for community groups to protect our environment and build community capacity. 

Bellingen Shire Council resolved to Declare a Climate Emergency in March 2019. The declaration acknowledged that Bellingen Shire is being affected by climate impacts, particularly sea level rise, bushfires, heat waves, severe storms, drought and floods.  As part of this declaration, Council prepared and adopted a Climate Emergency Response Framework and Corporate Carbon Plan with a target of zero net emissions by 2040.

2021 will see Council continue to plan for the future by engaging with the community in the development of a Climate Adaptation Plan. This will guide actions to build resilience and mitigate the risks our changing climate poses to the environment, residents, industry and visitors of Bellingen Shire.

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Nadi Town Council

Chair: Debra Sadranu

Nadi Township was established in 1947. Around that time, the Government of Fiji established its own “Government Station” on the higher grounds of Nadi.

It is said that a couple of business set up their business around the “Government Station” to service the Government Station. The other business organisation from other parts of Fiji also followed the suit. It is reported that there was a very strong move by some concerned citizens of Nadi to move the town center to Martintar because of the existing center being so prone to flooding. This did not materialise because the move to shift the town center to Martintar came in too late as the Nadi Township had already developed string roots in the existing location.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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City of Darebin

Mayor: Lina Messina

In May 2021, Darebin spearheaded the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) - a ground-breaking project where Council coordinated 46 Victorian Councils to pool their electricity needs into one long-term 100% renewable energy contract. VECO is the largest emissions reduction project ever delivered by local governments in Australia.

Darebin became a certified carbon neutral organisation under the federal government’s Climate Active program 2021. 

Locally, Darebin continues to roll out residential rooftop solar under the innovative Solar Saver program with 220 installations in 2021. A partnership with local community group, Village Power, has been established, to investigate a community battery.

Darebin seeks opportunities to use recycled content in capital projects with recycled content used recently in asphalt, bricks, rooking tiles and park furniture.  

Darebin is also supporting vulnerable members of our community through the Keep Cool in Darebin campaign and Fuel Poverty Project that both focus on safety during extreme weather events.  

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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Newcastle City Council

Mayor: Nuatali Nelmes

Newcastle City Council has been actively involved in reducing carbon for the past two decades and the momentum for local action on climate and sustainability has only grown. Building up community's resilience while simultaneously reducing our carbon footprint are two important considerations for the Council. As a member of the Global Covenant of Mayors, the Council is supported with each step towards these goals.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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Wyndham City Council

Mayor: Peter Maynard

Wyndham City Council has adopted a Resilient Wyndham 2021-2025 that is our pledge to work with our diverse communities, businesses and organisations to be better prepared for our uncertain future. This strategy has integrated the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and outlined a target for Wyndham to become carbon neutral on our operations by 2023 (excluding the RDF). In line with these commitment, Council is a proud signatory of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.

Wyndham City has also switched to renewable energy for its own energy needs via the Victorian Energy Collaboration - the largest ever emissions reduction project by local government. We continue to be committed to reduce our greenhouse emissions through improving the energy efficiency in our buildings. We are also switching over our fleet to electric vehicles to reduce emissions from fossil fuels and are exploring waste management solutions to reduce emissions from landfill and our waste collection services.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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New Plymouth District Council

Mayor: Neil Holdom

NPDC is currently developing a District-wide Emissions Reduction Plan and District-wide Adaptation Plan, both of which will be published for community consultation in 2022. The plans, when implemented will help the district lower emissions to meet nationally legislated targets, as well as adapt to the impacts of climate change. Find out more about NPDC’s climate action..

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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