September was a busy month, with the long-awaited National Climate Risk Assessment (NCRA) making headlines across the media. While many people focus on the bleak predictions of climate impacts, it is important to consider the immediately available solutions to reduce risks.
Victorian communities are already working on local climate adaptation solutions, such as the Nillumbik Climate Action Team (NCAT) with whom the Act on Climate Collective facilitated two Community Resilience Mapping sessions in September.
Next week, Act on Climate will be heading down the Surf Coast to connect with local climate action groups progressing climate adaptation. We look forward to learning more about local needs and building future collaborations to reduce climate risk. To support us with this work, please consider donating to or becoming a member of Act on Climate.
| Read more about the NCRA here |
Save the date!
On Dec 5, Act on Climate will host a band night fundraiser at the Creatures of Habit bar in Fitzroy. We look forward to a fun night in support of climate justice and deepening our connections with members and supporters of AoC. There will be brilliant performances by local artists and a raffle with all the prizes you could desire. The lineup and prizes will be announced soon. Save the date here!
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More on all the upcoming AoC events and ways to support us and others in preparing for locked-in climate impacts below! Keen to join our campaign or learn some organising skills? Come to a collective meeting - no experience needed, just passion for climate justice. |
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Nillumbik Community Resilience MappingIn September, Act on Climate had the privilege of facilitating two Community Resilience Mapping sessions in Nillumbik Shire, hosted by the Nillumbik Climate Action Team (NCAT). The engaging sessions in Eltham and Hurstbridge concluded with actionable ideas for community members to start working on. It was interesting to see the differences and similarities between the two sessions. The connectedness of community members and local networks emerged as foundational to keeping the community safe. Improved information sharing and accessibility and infrastructure was called for. Read more about the Community Resilience Mapping sessions and identified risks, strengths, and gaps and solutions in Eltham and Hurstbridge on our blog. |
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Telling Stories of Community AdaptationAct on Climate is committed to amplifying the stories of communities who are on the path to climate resilience, and supporting those who are just getting started. We can shape our communities into ones that keep everyone safe by coming together to determine our unique needs, then visioning and implementing localised climate adaptation projects. And help us get adequate and ongoing funding for climate adaptation by emailing your MP asking them to advocate for adequate climate adaptation funding in next year's budget. |
Next Adaptation Activator Call: 13 Oct 6pm
Our next Climate Adaptation Activator call is coming up on Mon Oct 13 at 6pm. We'll explore case studies highlighted in the Resilience Inquiry report as practical examples building local resilience.
We'll also hear from you how your local climate adaptation projects are progressing, or about any projects you want to start, so that we can support each other as a network.
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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.
All weeks include dinner. Register here for an upcoming Tuesday.