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What is the Better Futures Forum?

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The Better Futures Forum is BFA's unique, national platform for climate action. The BFF is a catalyst for the innovations and opportunities of energy transformation in Australia. 

Better Futures Australia has hosted two forum's in Canberra, in 2021 and 2022 and provided a national moment for climate champions from across Australian society to converge. The Forums have been supported by media partners, BFA members, and attendees who drive climate action in their sectors and communities. Leaders in energy, business, finance, health, agriculture, transport, local and state government, unions, and First Nations communities showcased their plans and achievements in reducing carbon emissions, and publicly launched their collective commitment to ambitious national climate action.

Leaders in energy, business, finance, health, agriculture, transport, local and state government, unions, and First Nations communities showcased their plans and achievements in reducing carbon emissions, and publicly launched their collective commitment to ambitious national climate action.

Keynote speakers have included former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Ban Ki-Moon; NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean; Federal Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowem; US Climate and Foreign Policy Advisor Jonathan Pershing; UNFCCC High-Level Champion of Chile, Entrepreneur Mr. Gonzalo Muñoz; CEO of HESTA superfund, Debby Blakey; Founder and CEO of Vulcan Energy, Dr. Francis Wedin; Lord Mayor of Adelaide, Sandy Verschoor, Co-Chair of the Indigenous Peoples’ Organisation, Cathryn Eatock; and President of the National Council of Churches, Bishop Philip Huggins.

They were joined by a diverse lineup of experts including senior leaders from businesses and organisations such Wesfarmers, Australian Impact Investments, Intrepid Travel, Australian Council of Social Service, the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation, Farmers for Climate Action, Smart Energy Council, Green Building Council of Australia, Outdoor Council of Australia, and many others at the cutting edge of climate action in their sectors.

The 2024 Better Futures Forum is to be held in Canberra will be a high-energy, strategic event, continuing our legacy of convening influential figures. The BFF 2024 will focus on interactive workshops, engaging talks, and powerful networking to align sector and community leaders with government on crucial climate initiatives. Join us to shape Australia’s climate agenda and influence global action.

Visit the Better Futures Forum website for more information.