In September news, solidarity with Camp Sovereignty, anti-AUKUS action, Wombat forest work trip, protect Snow gums, join FoE rapid response network, calls for the State to step up on climate risks, local energy hubs, new petroleum exploration licenses in Gippsland and Otways, plus more!
Following recent attacks we are standing in solidarity with Camp Sovereignty!
Read FoE’s Statement of Solidarity here and show your support at upcoming community events and actions. We implore all of Friends of the Earth Melbourne members and supporters to stand up for First Nations justice now and always!
September 21 is International Day of Peace & anti-AUKUS day of action
We invite everyone to take action on or around that day, however big or small. Groups and individuals will be speaking out against militarisation and AUKUS in unison, calling for peace and justice - will you join us? Info & actions at National Day of Action against Militarisation and AUKUS
Join us for a Wombat forest work trip with representatives from the Galk-galk Dhelkunya (forest gardening) team of DJAARA Friday 26 September. You can find out more and RSVP here.
Protect Macedon’s rare Snow Gums from chainsaws, read more & take action here.
Join the FoE rapid response network
We want to do our bit to help amplify community voices who want to see climate action and environmental protection. This means standing up and being vocal when angry voices are trying to dominate and drown out the debate. By being vocal we help create a space where others can confidently voice their own views.
Our rapid response network is a simple way to add your voice to public debates in mainstream and social media at key moments. Our aim is to increase pro environment/ pro renewables/ energy transition messaging in local and regional media and social media platforms, primarily in Victoria. Increasing the presence of pro green voices can change the dynamic of regional conversations and create space for others to speak up and share their views.
We share updates and encourage people to act via a Whatsapp community. Simply send your name, postcode and phone number to Cam via [email protected] to be added to the community. You can respond to posts as often or as little as you like and opt out at any moment. You can find out more here.
Resilience Inquiry Committee calls for the State to step up on climate risks
See a summary of the Parliamentary Report for the Inquiry into Climate Resilience findings and recommendations here. Act on Climate collective members also facilitated a Community Resilience Mapping exercise in Eltham empowering the local community to embrace their existing strengths to build local resilience to climate impacts. Please donate or become a monthly member to make sure we don't lose this wonderful momentum!
Read the Open Letter from more than 50 organisations urging the Federal Government to urgently fund a network of Local Energy Hubs across Australia here.
Wrong way go back: Gippsland & Otways petroleum exploration update
In response to the news that the Victorian government is inviting fossil fuel companies to apply for two new petroleum exploration licenses in Gippsland and the Otways, Environment Victoria and Friends of the Earth have today expressed their opposition to inviting new fossil fuel exploration in Victoria.
Friends of the Earth Melbourne offshore gas campaigner Stan Woodhouse said:
"This move from the Allan Government betrays their lack of vision. Victorians want and need electrification, not more gas. The fabled east coast shortfall has sensible solutions and this is not one of them. The Government needs to demonstrate leadership instead of folding to pressure from the fossil fuel industry. Read more.
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