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The Better Futures Forum is Australia’s largest multi-sectoral forum on climate. The Forum brings together community voices, sector innovators and policymakers from across Australia and across sectors.


Better Futures Australia will host the Better Futures Forum 2024 in Canberra, September 10 - 11

This year, the Forum aims to catalyse significant advancements in Australia’s climate policies and targets by bringing together a diverse group of leaders during a key Parliamentary week. The Forum will spotlight successful climate and clean energy projects that show how local initiatives can impact national climate policy.

The dynamic two-day event features inspiring climate champions across all corners of society.

Program Focus:

  • Day 1: Exploration of how Australian communities, local industries, and subnational governments are spearheading the transition towards a renewable-powered, prosperous, and resilient future.
  • Day 2: Exploration of global opportunities, highlighting Australia's potential for leadership in the clean energy transition and other climate initiatives, emphasising the bid to co-host COP31 with a Pacific Island nation.

Access the full program here: www.betterfutures.org.au/forum

ACCOMMODATION

To assist you in the process of organising accommodation we have compiled a list of hotels, and secured selected discount offers on the BFF Accommodation Site here

GETTING THERE

The Forum will be hosted at the National Film and Sound Archive. View NFSA's 'Visit Us' webpage for directions and further details on drop-off, public transport and parking options. 

Wherever possible, we encourage delegates to reduce their carbon footprint while travelling to and from the forum.

ACCESSIBILITY

Also available on the 'Visit Us' page on the NFSA website.

The Better Futures Australia Team can be contacted by emailing [email protected]
For all media enquiries, contact [email protected].

 

How to find and update your ticket order:


  1. Find the order confirmation email you have received (from Humanitix);
  2. Click the Edit order button;
  3. Update your order details such as providing your dietary requirements;
  4. To save the changes, click Save at the bottom.

For further help, see: https://help.humanitix.com/en/articles/8914040-edit-and-update-an-order-or-ticket 

Plenary sessions for the 2024 Better Futures Forum will be recorded and made accessible to registered ticket holders following the event.

Yes there are! And we would love to see you at all of them. 

Tuesday, September 10

  • 8:30am - The Smoke Ceremony on the Front Lawn of the NFSA is part of the main program. Please join us for this special start to the Forum! 
  • 5:30 pm - Climate Leaders Dinner at the National Arboretum. Additional ticket needed for this event which you can purchase on our Humanitix page.

Wednesday, September 11

  • 8:00 am - Meet and greet breakfast with the Assistant Minister for Climate and Energy, Josh Wilson. No booking necessary, just head to the cafe at the National Film and Sound Archive on Wednesday morning.
  • 6:30 pm - Public film screening of the documentary, Climate Changers, with a brief talk from the film’s writer and producer, Michael Forstman. Tickets to the film are at a discounted price of $10 for Forum attendees and can be purchased via the NFSA website.
  • The Climate Leaders Dinner will take place in the Margaret Whitlam Pavilion at the National Arboretum from 5:30 - 8pm on Tuesday, September 10. 
  • Complimentary transport to and from the NFSA aboard an ACT Government electric bus is available. No need to book for this. 
  • The Pavilion doesn’t accommodate many dinner tables so the event is a combination standing/seated affair with heavy canapé and drinks service. We will do our best to seat those who need it. 
  • Dress code: smart casual. 
  • A ticket is needed for the dinner; you can buy one here.

Better Futures Australia is connecting climate champions from all sectors of our society – businesses and investors; state, territory and local governments; academic and cultural institutions; farmers; healthcare and social institutions; communities; and First Nations peoples. Together, we are sharing real-world opportunities of taking climate action today and showing local decision makers and the international community that Australians are ready to step up ambition on climate change.

Signatories to the Better Futures Australia declaration are committed to support climate action to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement and deliver better futures for us all.

Sign the Declaration today and join us in demonstrating the willingness of Australians to take ambitious climate action.

The Better Futures Australia Alliance is facilitated by the Climate Action Network Australia and is an accelerator partner of the UN Race to Zero campaign. The Alliance is also a member of global Alliances for Climate Action, working to unite leaders from public and private sectors and the community committed to actionable solutions for a zero emissions and prosperous future.