The Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action (WAGA) is a partnership of seven councils to the west of Melbourne.

Its members are the Cities of Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley, Wyndham, and the Shire of Moorabool.

WAGA councils work collaboratively to respond to climate change across the region and encourage their communities – residents and businesses – to make a transition to a low carbon society. WAGA’s plans and projects focus on both mitigation of greenhouse gas emissions and adaptation to the impacts of climate change.

  • Established in 2006
  • 7 Member Councils
  • Regional Population 1,091,000 (2023–24)
  • 3,442 Square Kilometres

What we do

Climate Change Action

Projects and strategies aimed at reducing emissions and adapting to climate change at the regional level which complements WAGA councils’ community-level work.

Business Support

Helping businesses in Melbourne’s west save money and become more sustainable.

Advocacy

Supporting state and national climate-related policy and advising relevant government agencies in this regard on behalf of its members.

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Acknowledgement of Country

The Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action (WAGA) respectfully acknowledges and recognises the Woiwurrung, Bunurong, Wadawurrung and Dja Dja Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and we pay respect to their Elders, past, present and future.