City of Perth

Lord Mayor: Basil Zempilas

The City of Perth is committed to a sustainable future, taking bold steps against climate change through a breadth of sustainability policies and strategies, from better bike infrastructure, to their urban forest plan, to their energy resilient city vision. Council adopted a new Environment Strategy in 2016 to help guide the implementation of their vision and are part of the Global Covenant of Mayors initiative, as well as a valued member of ICLEI Oceania and World Energy Cities Partnership.

Urban Forest Plan

Cities are generally hotter than their surrounding areas by as much as 1-3 degrees Celsius, as such an urban forest, the collection of green spaces, trees and other vegetation within the city limits, can offer valuable benefits in a warming climate through its ability to cool its immediate environment. Up to 95 percent of incoming solar radiation can be blocked by a tree’s canopy. Buildings can be kept up to 8 degrees cooler with the help of shading from trees.

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Recognising the importance of its Urban Forest, the City of Perth adopted its first Urban Forest Plan in September 2016.  The plan sets out goals and objectives for the future planning, management and expansion of the urban forest, ensuring the urban forest remains healthy, sustainable and resilient.

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Auckland Council

Mayor: Phil Goff

The Auckland Plan 2050 sets the direction for how Auckland will grow and develop over the next 30 years. It responds to the key challenges faced – high population growth, sharing prosperity among all Aucklanders, and reducing environmental damage.

To address these challenges, the plan identifies six outcomes that will deliver a better Auckland:

• Belonging and Participation

• Māori Identity and Wellbeing

• Homes and Places

• Transport and Access

• Environment and Cultural Heritage

• Opportunity and Prosperity.

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 Sydney

Mayor: Clover Moore

The City of Sydney joins international leaders, the scientific community, major business groups, and all state and territory governments in setting and working towards a net-zero target.  

In 2007, Sydney was the first Australian city to become carbon neutral and since then, we’ve worked to reduce the impact of our operations.

Our organisation is proudly powered by 100 percent renewable electricity, we’ve boosted recycling in our buildings by more than 40 percent and set up  water reuse schemes in many of our parks. 

These achievements are echoed in  our local government area. We’ve planted more than 15,000 trees, given 11,000 households access to a food scraps collection service, and reduced emissions   across the local area by 26 per cent, from their 2006 levels.  The Covid19 pandemic has shown us swift action is possible, and that by aligning our goals globally, together, we can lead in the creation of a sustainable economic future.

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 Melbourne

Mayor: Sally Capp

The City of Melbourne has set an ambitious target for Melbourne to become a carbon neutral city. The Council has taken many steps to mitigate and adapt to climate change and has been globally recognised for its leadership. The Council also recognises that adapting well to climate change means working in collaboration with partners and is a valued signatory to the Global Covenant of Mayors.

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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