It’s official – Victorians want their councils to act on climate change.
There are clear messages for Local Government in the findings of Sustainability Victoria’s Climate Change Social Research, released yesterday. ‘Nine out of ten (88%) Victorians
WAGA Councils’ Emissions Reductions Achievements and Projects
The WAGA councils have made significant reductions in their greenhouse gas emissions over the last five years. Savings measured so far amount to 32,427 tonnes of CO2-e
Carpool the West
Carpooling just two days a week over a year could save you $750 in fuel and reduce your carbon footprint by 2.6 tonnes – based on
How Do We Talk About Climate Change?
A WAGA report on how to engage the community in climate action has been prepared for use in council programs. Sam Keast, a Victoria University Master of Psychology student, undertook
TAKE2 Pledge Action Day to kick-off pledges to reduce greenhouse emissions in Victoria
This morning, WAGA took part along with others in the TAKE2 Pledge Action Day held by Sustainability Victoria with the Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews and
Staff training program for climate resilience developed by Geelong
The City of Greater Geelong, in conjunction with Loop & Co consultants, has developed the first comprehensive local government staff training program for climate resilience.
Hobsons Bay launches Environmental Upgrade Agreements to help businesses
Hobsons Bay City Council is one of the first local governments in Victoria outside the City of Melbourne to offer Environmental Upgrade Agreements (EUAs) to
Country Road Group’s new 5 Star Green Star building
The Country Road Group’s new distribution centre in Truganina – the Omni Fulfilment Centre, has a number of energy and water-saving features including solar panels,
The global conversation: how well are we adapting?
‘How Well Are We Adapting?’, WAGA’s project to develop a monitoring, evaluation and reporting framework for adaptation performance by councils, is gaining international recognition. In
What it takes to change a light bulb – 26,000 times
Lighting the West is a partnership between Wyndham, Moonee Valley, Hobsons Bay and Maribyrnong City Councils to bring sustainable street lighting to the west of