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On our 9th Climate Adaptation Activator call we explored local community organising, discussing Dindi Transition as an example. Here's all the info, ideas and solidarity shared on the call, as well as some upcoming events...

In August news, a Timeline of ExxonMobil in Southern Australia and petition, open letter calling for Net Zero by 2035, Climate Adaptation Map storytelling launch wrap, Act on Climate update, Forests meeting, rapid response...

Parliamentary Climate Resilience Inquiry report shines a light on Victoria’s lack of preparedness and funding for climate adaptation, highlighting the urgent need for more state support and up to date climate risk assessments.  

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...

On Thursday, 31st July, the Act on Climate collective launched the Australia Climate Adaptation Map website! We gathered on Wurundjeri country to celebrate the site launch and showcase climate adaptation initiatives underway in communities...

The momentum around getting adequate and ongoing funding for climate adaptation continues! This month, we've had our first round of community members meeting their MPs to pass on our Climate Resilience Inquiry report and talk about local adaptation...

ExxonMobil has been pulling fossil fuels out of the Bass Strait for more than half a century. In that time there have been fires, explosions, leaks, spills, workplace safety violations and industrial disputes; much...

On our eighth Climate Adaptation Activator call we explored building energy resilience with renewables. Here's the recording, all the info, ideas and solidarity shared on the call, as well as some upcoming events and resources......

In July news, anti-protest email action, climate adapt map storytelling launch, Mt Stirling forest weekend, Backcountry film festival, koala inquiry e-petition, 80 years since Hiroshima vigil, Victoria's electrifying future, Corner Inlet call for assessment,...

On 1st July 2025 the Victorian Government kicked off their new zero-emission bus contracts which cover one-third of bus routes in metropolitan Melbourne.