On Thursday, December 5, Better Futures Australia held a timely gathering of CEOs, mayors, and sustainability leaders dedicated to advancing Australia's Paris-aligned climate ambitions. The event, built on COP29 momentum, and anticipated Oceania’s COP3, and showcased Australian business and community leaders exploring the benefits of a 1.5°C-aligned economy, and reinforced a shared commitment to a climate-resilient, sustainable, and clean future for Australia.
If you missed this event, you can watch it on our YouTube channel.
About
- Better Futures Australia, a Race to Zero Accelerator, is dedicated to building support across sectors for ambitious climate policies.
- Mission 2025 aims to mobilise real economy leaders to advocate for an ambitious update to national climate targets, aligned with the global goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C.
Agenda Highlights
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Setting the Stage for Mission 2025
Why a 1.5°C-aligned NDC is needed for Australia’s economy and climate leadership. -
Global Perspectives and Recorded Statements
Hear from key voices on the economic case for updated climate targets. -
Panel Discussion: “Building a Stronger Economy Through Climate Action”
Featuring insights from local business and city leaders + Q&A discussion. -
Networking, Morning Tea, and Media Engagement
Connect with Australia’s business executives and local government officials as they share actions underway to work with government in creating a climate-resilient, sustainable, and clean economy. Share your voice through recorded statements.
Speakers
- Tim Buckley - Founder & Director, Climate Energy Finance
- Blair Palese - Founder, Climate Capital Forum
- Georgia Windrum - Manager of Climate Action Strategy, Bank Australia
- Sasha Titchkosky - Co-founder & CEO, Koskela & Co-Chair, B Corp Climate Collective
- Christina Hobbs - General Manager of Advocacy, Future Group
- Ricardo Pereira - CFO, IKEA Australia