City of Yarra

Mayor: Cr Sophie Wade

The City of Yarra has a proud history of environmental action and leadership. The Council takes their mandate for environmental leadership from a passionate and engaged community who demand strong action to meet our urban sustainability challenges. The Council is guided by the Yarra Environment Strategy 2013-2017, adopted in December 2013, which can be downloaded here and a summary of the strategy here.  The City of Yarra is also Victoria's first carbon neutral council.

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.

GCoM Badges Awarded

City of Melville

Mayor: The Hon George Gear JP

The City of Melville is a member of the Global Covenant of Mayors sharing a long-term vision for combating climate change and transitioning to a low-emission and resilient society. Top focus areas for emissions reduction are electricity, on-road transport, solid waste and waste water. The City aims to reduce emissions by 48% from internal operations by 2025, while extending the targets on emissions reduction to the whole City.

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.

GCoM Badges Awarded

Rotorua Lakes Council

Mayor: Steve Chadwick

Rotorua Lakes Council is working toward a post-carbon economy through greater energy efficiency and a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions, with economic growth integrated responsibly with social and environmental values. The Council is well positioned for this transition with most of their current energy sourced from hydro, geothermal and wind. The Council is enthusiastic about working towards a sustainable future hand in hand with their community and the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.

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.

GCoM Badges Awarded

Honiara City Council

Mayor: Eddie Siapu

Honiara is the capital city of Solomon Islands, situated on the northwestern coast of Guadalcanal, with a population of over 84,000 people. As a low-lying islands in the Pacific region, concerted action on climate change is a significant priority for Honiara City Council, as demonstrated through their commitment to the Global Covenant of Mayors. Read more about Honiara City Council here.

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.

GCoM Badges Awarded

Penrith City Council

Mayor: Karen McKeown OAM

For Penrith City Council, sustainability is about working to achieve the best outcomes for their community, environment, and economy. Council works with the community to come up with shared goals in an open and transparent way. This balance of people, the environment, the economy and governance is known as a 'quadruple bottom line' approach to sustainability. (Penrith City Council website)

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.

Badges Awarded

ACT Government

Chief Minister: Andrew Barr

The ACT Government is committed to achieving carbon neutrality of its own operations by 2020 and net zero emissions by 2050. The Government is demonstrating leadership in reducing greenhouse gas emissions across a range of climate strategies, such as a green vehicles stamp duty scheme to provide incentives for uptake in low emissions vehicles. This and other actions are encompassed by the AP2 Climate Change Strategy and Action Plan 2012, and Climate Change Adaptation Strategy 2016.

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.

GCoM Badges Awarded

City of Mandurah

Mayor: Rhys Williams

The City of Mandurah has been committed to action on climate change for almost 20 years and is involved in a host initiatives to mitigate greenhouse gas emissions. As a coastal city, climate adaptation measures are a key priority, including protection of the coast, waterways and wetlands. Council's Environmental Sustainability Strategy 2016-2021 sets out a comprehensive vision for a healthy environment that supports their community, and aligns their local commitments with global action on climate through 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.

GCoM Badges Awarded

City of Hobart

Mayor: Anna Reynolds

The City of Hobart envisions a future of renewable energy, low carbon transport, energy efficient buildings and zero waste landfill. The Council is working with vulnerable communities to strengthen their resilience and sustainability through improved transport and waste management, working towards a low-emissions future. Being part of the Global Covenant of Mayors is critical for linking their global goals with local 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.

GCoM Badges Awarded