The Better Futures Forum is Australia’s largest multi-sectoral forum on climate, occurring every two years in Canberra. The conference brings together community voices, sector innovators and policymakers from across Australia and across sectors and serves as an important multi-sectoral platform.
Throughout the 2024 conference we highlighted climate projects and individual champions that serve as examples of ways to lower emissions and progress Australia’s leadership on climate.
Our goals at the 2024 Forum:
- Unite sector and community leaders with government representatives, and spotlight successful climate and clean energy projects
- Catalyse advancements in Australia’s climate policies and targets by bringing together diverse leaders during a key Parliamentary week
- Align stakeholders on climate initiatives, and accelerate action towards a climate-resilient future for Australia
Forum Info
When: Tuesday, September 10 and Wednesday, September 11, 2024
Where: National Film and Sound Archive in Canberra
Tickets: via Humanitix
Program and Speakers
The focus of Day 1 was on local, replicable projects that are inspiring federal climate policy change. Attendees listened to keynotes, plenaries and panels in the morning, and were part of breakouts in the afternoon, helping shape solutions on:
- Home electrification
- Shifting to clean transport
- Building resilient communities
Day 2 followed the same format but the focus was on global opportunities, with an emphasis on Australia’s role in influencing global climate initiatives. Topics included:
- Clean exports and industry opportunities
- Resilient workforces
- Regional climate leadership
We recorded most sessions which are now on our YouTube channel.