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Dear Friend,
Our May newsletter is full of Better Futures Forum information, open consultations to check out, and many industry events through June and July to consider. Read on!
🌏 ON OUR AGENDA 🌏
🚗 Like everyone working in the climate and clean energy space, we were heartened when the New Vehicle Emissions Standard received the support it needed in parliament to pass into law. Hooray! Finally, Australians will have access to cleaner cars and a wider range of EVs when the standard starts next year. If this topic excites you, be sure to participate in the Department of Infrastructure and Transport’s Net Zero Roadmap consultation. The link is below in the Be Part of the Solution section.
💰Another really positive piece of news in May was the government’s $22.7 billion investment in creating a clean energy economy - a welcome and vital step towards a thriving and better future. Our team is looking forward to doing all we can to support our members to amplify th. Reaching zero emissions requires the collective effort of businesses, investors, cities, regions, First Nations, academia and cultural institutions, engineers, artists, youth, farmers, faith leaders, healthcare providers, community organisations, and policymakers. In other words: everyone in the BFA network committed to climate action and a better future for us all!
📣The program and speaker lineup for the Better Futures Forum 2024 is coming together. We are excited to deliver a conference focussed on multi-sectoral climate action, and host speakers, leaders and attendees across sectors, geographies, and all levels of government. See below for more on the BFF.
📅 EVENTS & ACTIVITIES 📅
Global Sustainable Tourism Summit, June 4 - 6, Brisbane
Giving Green - How can Australian climate philanthropy drive global impact?, June 7, 2pm AEST, online
ACCU Briefing - Understanding Carbon Credits, June 10, 12 - 1pm AEST, online
Better Futures Australia Multi-Sectoral Roundtable, June 18, 1 - 2:30pm AEST, online
Renewables in Agriculture Conference and Expo, July 4, Toowoomba, QLD
Aligning Policy Engagement with Net Zero - a spotlight on Australia, July 10, 9 - 10am AEST, online
BETTER FUTURES FORUM 2024
As mentioned above, we are busy working on program and speaker lineup for the Better Futures Forum, September 10 - 11 in Canberra at the National Film and Sound Archive.
Our two day forum will highlight place-based case studies on clean energy, transition, and climate action in urban, regional and international settings. The case studies, interactive workshops and roundtables in the afternoon sessions will give attendees insight into key initiatives happening around the country, and how we can use their success for advocacy to state and federal government.
Speakers Announced!
We’re excited to announce the following speakers confirmed for September's Forum:
Stay tuned for more speaker announcements over the coming weeks, on the BFF website and across our socials.
BFF Advisory Committee
We continue to receive input on the Forum from our Advisory Committee who have been so helpful in developing the program and suggesting speakers. You may have seen photos and videos of AC members on social media, including a video of Taylor Hawkins, Managing Director at Foundations for Tomorrow, and our expert on incorporating youth voices in Forum sessions.
What You Can Do Now
If you haven’t already, RSVP to the Forum via the LinkedIn event. When ticket sales open the week of June 10, you’ll be notified via a LinkedIn message directing you to the Humanitix page to purchase tickets.
Questions about the Forum can be sent to [email protected] or to Events and Partnerships Coordinator, Ciara Denham. Feel free to get in touch!
📰 IN OUR NEWSFEED 📰
BFA partner, The George Institute for Global Health, has published evidence for a Planetary Health Rating System for food products. This comes with an associated ecoSwitch consumer app to help Australian consumers choose better foods for our planet and can be downloaded from the App Store or Google Play. Read more in this piece in The Conversation.
The CSIRO has released its GenCost 2023-24 report which provides estimates of the cost of building new electricity generation, storage and hydrogen electrolysers in Australia out to 2050.
Climate Integrity has released a report, 'Risky Influence: the legal implications of misaligned climate-related lobbying by Australian companies'. The report compares companies' climate commitments to their lobbying activities.
The contributions of indigenous Australians to climate action is on our minds this week as we mark National Reconciliation Week 2024. Better Futures Australia is committed to working with and seeking advice from First Nations people on all our projects and initiatives.
🌱 BE PART OF THE SOLUTION 🌱
\\\ Public Consultations
Open consultations, surveys and more:
Reform Options for ACCU Scheme Landfill Gas Methods - due 31.5.24 (last day!)
Offshore electricity infrastructure framework: draft transmission and infrastructure licence guideline - due 7.6.24
Automated vehicle safety reforms - due 11.6.24
Consultation on amendments to Significant Impacts Guidelines 1.3 to reflect the new water trigger - due 14.6.24
Indigenous cultural and intellectual property rights - due 15.6.24
Australian Government COP29 Engagement Survey. Help shape Australia's presence at this year's global climate negotiations - due 16.6.24
Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Consultation Roadmap - due 26.6.24
Inquiry into Australia's response to priorities of Pacific Island Countries and the Pacific Region, due 28.6.24
Select Committee on the Impact of Climate Risk on Insurance Premiums and Availability - due 2.7.24
BFA IN BRIEF
\\\ Welcoming New Signatories
A warm welcome to the latest leaders and organisations joining us in our mission for ambitious climate action. Explore their inspiring work and the impactful initiatives they bring to our community on our updated Signatories page:
- City of Yarra
- Climate Action Burwood/Canada Bay
- Darebin Climate Action Now
Before we sign off, a reminder to sign up for the Better Futures Forum! Head to the LinkedIn event and RSVP. Once tickets go on sale the week of June 10, we’ll be in touch with the Humanitix page so you can secure your spot.
We can’t wait to see 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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