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Dear Friend,
We hope you are staying warm wherever you may be around the country! Welcome to our monthly newsletter where we wrap up the past month and look ahead to exciting opportunities in the world of multi-sectoral collaboration on climate change.
🌏 ON OUR AGENDA 🌏
This month, our agenda is charged with exciting developments shaping the future of Australia's climate and energy policies. A major highlight is the launch of the National Consumer Energy Resources Roadmap, which focuses on integrating technology like solar panels and batteries more effectively into our energy system, making our grid more reliable and cost-effective. The Australian Government is finalising the Guarantee of Origin scheme, setting standards for low-emission hydrogen and other green fuels to enhance transparency and build confidence in these technologies. These topics are central to our upcoming Better Futures Forum discussions about local clean energy projects shaping national climate policies.
Our team is focused on all things Better Futures Forum, with great speakers and a variety of engaging topics lined up. Early Bird ticket pricing has been extended until Friday, August 9 so make sure you register before then.
Read on for further details on upcoming events, consultations, and ways to get involved…
BETTER FUTURES FORUM 2024
The Better Futures Forum in Canberra, September 10-11, is during a key Parliamentary sitting week and will bring together community voices, sector innovators and policymakers. The goal is to drive impactful climate policy and create better, climate resilient futures.
The Forum will spotlight successful climate and clean energy projects that show how local initiatives can impact national climate policy. The conference will also look at the global stage and Australia's leadership role in the region.
As a member of the Better Futures Australia community, you have access to additional discounts on top of early bird prices. Please use the code BESTFRIENDS24 when registering on our Humanitix page to get a further 50% off.
Key Forum Highlights
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Forum keynote speakers include: Frank Jotzo, ANU Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions; Michelle O’Neill, president, Australian Council of Trade Unions; Kristy McBain MP, Minister for Regional, Local Government and Territories; Andrew Barr, ACT Chief Minister; Brendan French, CEO of Energy Consumers Australia, Laurence Tubiana, CEO of the European Climate Foundation - and many more.
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Tim Flannery's film Climate Changers will be screened at the ARC Theatre at the National Film and Sound Archive (conference venue).
- Live podcast recordings will happen during the Forum in the NFSA Theatrette.
- Attendees will take part in panels, workshops and plenaries on a variety of topics including: climate ready/climate safe communities; clean industry and manufacturing; emissions reduction pathways sector by sector; Australia's opportunity in co-hosting COP31; nature conservation and land use in climate strategies - and so much more.
Remember, purchase tickets now to secure your place at a discounted rate. Early Bird pricing ends on Friday, August 9.
Questions about the Forum can be sent to [email protected] or to Events and Partnerships Coordinator, Ciara Denham. Feel free to get in touch!
🌱 BE PART OF THE SOLUTION 🌱
\\\ Public Consultations
Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Consultation Roadmap - Submissions due 06.8.24.
Commercial and industrial refrigeration: Reducing the climate impact of refrigerants - Submissions due 8.8.24
Commercial Building Disclosure (CBD) Expansion Consultation - Submissions due 13.9.24
📅 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 📅
Careers for Net-Zero QLD Roadshow, 6 - 14 August 2024
23rd Energy in Western Australia Conference, 15 - 16 August 2024
Smart Energy Queensland 2024, 27 August 2024
🙈 ICYMI 🙈
In mid July we co-hosted a webinar - Aligning Policy Engagement with Net Zero - a Spotlight on Australia - with InfluenceMap and Race to Zero.
We looked at the policy building blocks needed to drive the emissions reduction required in this decisive decade, and also how non-state actors, like businesses, investors, and cities, can shape better climate policy in Australia.
You can view the slides here.
Before we sign off, a reminder to take advantage of Early Bird registration (along with discount code: BESTFRIENDS24) for the Better Futures Forum. We look forward to seeing you there!
Warm regards,
The Better Futures Team
Lisa, Quimby, Jordan and Ciara
betterfutures.org.au
We respect and honour Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples and their Elders past and present and are committed to creating better futures together.
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