On our first Climate Adaptation Activator call we delved into what being an activator could look like and what subsequent calls could focus on! Here's what we got up to and all the info, ideas and solidarity shared on the call, as well as an upcoming heat safety event and some resources...
Our next call will be on Thurs 7 November 6pm - hope to see you there! RSVP here.
See the presentation here.
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We started crafting a group agreement of how you want to engage in this space and how you can be made comfortable to contribute. This can/will be added to at subsequent meetings. On the call, the history of the FCAV calls was shared as well as...
We then heard your thoughts...
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Next Call in NovOn the second call, we plan to do a presentation on involving young people in disaster preparation and planning. We will then facilitate a brainstorm of the local stakeholders, initiatives, and groups you can connect with to find out what has or is already being done locally around adaptation. This brainstorm can also be used to consider who in your community could help you get an adaptation initiative going and how you could build interest. We will also make space to hear from you - please bring along any questions or challenges the hive mind on the call might be able to help you with.
SolidarityViva Gas Terminal Karina has been focusing on the Viva gas import terminal - the battle to stop this is back on. Submissions are open until 24 October! Contact Karina on [email protected] if you want to engage. Or use this link to join a webinar on the issue - RSVP here.
Otways Climate Adaptation Website Check out Nicola's climate adaptation website for the Otways: otwaysclimateadaptation.com.
Heat Safety Event & ResourcesMaking Heat Action Plans Workshop The Greater Melbourne Heat Alliance is holding a workshop on creating and implementing Heat Action Plans. The workshop covers analysing and benchmarking heat impacts.
City of Melbourne Heat Lab Evaluation Report To reduce the risks from extreme heat, the City of Melbourne established the ‘Heat Lab’ project, an innovation sandbox addressing heat vulnerability and risk in urban neighbourhoods. The lab experimented on community focused, place-based interventions to address severe heat impacts. Read the evaluation report of the Heat Lab project
Heatwave Planning Checklist Yarra Council has created a Heatwave Planning Checklist for neighbourhood house managers to keep their communities safe during extreme heat - you might want to pass this on to your local neighbourhood council or others who would be interested. See the Heatwave Planning Checklist
Young People & Disaster Preparation13 October is the International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction. This year's theme is: empowering the next generation for a resilient future. By actively involving young people in preparation and planning, asking for their advice and ideas and listening to their concerns, they will feel empowered as active members of their communities. Read how to make community disaster preparation and planning more inclusive for young people, check out the Young People and Disasters Resource Hub and the Youth Affairs Council Victoria's Trauma Informed Language Use Guide for Disaster Risk Response Recovery and Resilience. We'll discuss this more on our next call before brainstorming who else we might connect with in our communities. |
Together we can help prepare communities for now unavoidable climate impacts!
Get in touch if you'd like to get involved or hear more about what we're doing:
- Vicky Ellmore: [email protected],
- Kim Croxford: [email protected], or
- Kimmi Bebendorf: [email protected]
Remember, you're always welcome to join Act on Climate's weekly meetings. Our organising and action meetings will take place on the alternative fortnight to the Organising Training Workshops.
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