Lighter Footprints and Eastern Climate Action Melbourne have partnered up for a community webinar event this Thursday 21 May at 7:30 pm: Local Government’s role in climate change action. Join us online Wednesday 27 May at 7:30 pm and discover a brand new roadmap into a decarbonized future. Which sectors are low-hanging fruit and which […]
Wednesday’s meeting is amazingly timely. The argument over the nature of Australia’s post-pandemic economic recovery is heating up, and the financial sector will play a critical role. RSVP for Market Forces. How might we play a role in influencing how money is used to drive investments in fossil fuels, or not? Our new speaker is […]
Sadly, Wednesday night’s talk with Market Forces cannot go ahead as planned. Although we endeavored to rework our meeting format the events of yesterday have overtaken even us! Market Forces have agreed that Wednesday night is probably not a great time for all concerned to convene and are happy to postpone their presentation. We intend […]
Market Forces: Climate, the Finance Sector and Shareholder Action with Pablo Brait and Rachel Deans Please note: change to meeting format! This Wednesday we chat with an organisation that has been remarkably effective in shifting capital away from fossil fuels, fighting to alert investors, potential and current, to the implications of their investments for carbon […]
Implementation Day: get involved with Lighter Footprints’ Action Groups – Sunday afternoon, March 15
Do you want to contribute to the work of Lighter Footprints on climate but aren’t sure how? You are welcome to come and find out what we do. Flexible program – opportunity to meet working group leaders. We would love to see you at the Guide Hall, 1 Faversham Rd, Canterbury from 2pm. Alternatively you […]
Do you want to contribute to the work of Lighter Footprints on climate but aren’t sure how? You are welcome to come and !nd out what we do. Flexible program – opportunity to meet working group leaders We would love to see you at the Guide Hall, 1 Faversham Rd, Canterbury from 2 pm. Alternatively, […]
We are very excited to be presenting Simon Holmes a Court’s annual energy update, as part of the Sustainable Living Festival – on again at the Marwal Centre, 9 Marwal Ave, Balwyn North.
Energy and policy expert Simon Holmes a Court needs no introduction. Simon is a trusted voice at the forefront of renewable energy, not only in Australia but around the world. We are very fortunate to have him lead us into 2020 with a vision for the future. He sees us being able to move very […]
Congratulations and thanks – 2019 has been a massive year!
This Wednesday, 27 November 2019, don’t miss industry legends Dylan McConnell and Ric Brazzale will take on the very hot issue of keeping the lights on this summer. Come to the Marwal Centre this Wednesday 27th, 7 for 7.30, to listen to Dylan McConnell (research fellow at the prestigious German and Australian Climate Energy College) […]
Visit our website! All these links, plus some of the images of the night are collected in a blog post in our News section: “Links to Forum presenters slide sets and videos” Coming up! Industry legends Dylan McConnell and Ric Brazzale will be speaking at our November forum at the Marwal Centre on Powering up […]
Forum fever hits, and we begin the Clean Economy Countdown with number 6 Looking forward to seeing you this Thursday, Oct 31. Our forum speakers are presenting a powerful, positive vision of a Clean Economy future, that avoids the massive costs if we don’t transition, and offers a safer, more prosperous future. Clear benefits include […]
Do you want the good news or the bad news? World environmental economics expert, Tom Kompas, has plenty to say on the costs and benefits of a speedy transition to a clean economy. We are thrilled to bring him to you on October 31st. His research brings hope to those of us who work hard […]
Be part of history – climate emergency is set to be debated in Parliament! 20 hours left – can we get the Parliamentary Climate Emergency petition to 400,000? Peter Newman designs a vision for our clean energy future. What if there was a form of transport almost as flexible as buses, with the smooth ride […]
“Living in a Clean Economy will showcase both why it is essential to move rapidly to a clean energy economy, and what that might look like”.
Massive thanks to everyone who put so much effort into Melbourne’s Climate Strike. We have made an unforgettable statement in support of climate action at emergency speed, putting community and our kids’ interests ahead of fossil fuel corporates and our coal loving politicians. Regenerative agriculture techniques offer farmers relief from the impacts of drought and […]
Living in the Clean Economy. Regenerative agriculture techniques offer farmers relief from the impacts of drought and more profit. Increasing tree cover and managing a farm with natural, sustainable techniques brings carbon back into the soil, and is a powerful form of climate action. It’s the Climate Strike this Friday – 2-4pm at Treasury Gardens
Come and hear clean energy finance expert Oliver Yates; Attilio Pigneri, co-founder and CEO of Hydrogen Infrastructure outfit H2U; and Andrew Reddaway, Renew’s creator of the Sunulator program on hydrogen – massive export potential, liquid fuel self sufficiency, and a pathway to fully decarbonize difficult sectors such as transport and industry. Hawthorn Arts Centre, October […]
Hydrogen: The Coming Wave August 28th, 7 for 7.30 start, The Marwal Centre, 9 Marwal Ave, North Balwyn Come and hear clean energy finance expert Oliver Yates; Attilio Pigneri, co-founder and CEO of Hydrogen Infrastructure outfit H2U; and Andrew Reddaway, Renew’s creator of the Sunulator program. Please RSVP here and support us on Facebook