Sunday 1 November
NATIONAL CONFERENCE (on Zoom) @ 1:00pm
Conference Overview
• Keynote Speaker: NSW Energy Minister Matt Kean
• CCL’s approach for effective political lobbying
• Understanding climate politics
• Climate-Smart Recovery – BZE Million Jobs Plan
• What climate actions we will ask of our MPs
Monday 2 November – Friday 6 November
LOBBY WEEK (on Zoom)
Online MP Lobbying
Ahead of the week starting Monday 2 November we will contact a number of MPs and arrange online zoom lobby meetings. Email conference@ccl.org.au to register your interest in Zoom Lobbying your MP.
Tuesday 3 November
VIC Goldstein Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 7pm AEDT
Sunday 8 November
NSW Banks Monthly Meeting (online) @ 2:30pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 2:30pm AEDT
This month Professor Roy Tasker (Adjunct Professor of Chemistry Education at WSU) will tell us about “the role of ammonia for overcoming the very difficult problem of storing hydrogen”. As many are aware, green hydrogen is a clean fuel and is potentially a great export earner for Australia. More info… Come on to Zoom and join us. All welcome.
Monday 9 November
VIC Victoria Monthly Event (online) @ 8:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 8:00 pm AEDT
Guest speaker Tom Hunt will recap the proceedings of Zali Steggall putting her Climate Change Bill to parliament on this day. The Bill is largely based on the UK Climate Change Act – a highly successful bipartisan policy that stands in stark contrast to Australia’s ongoing “climate wars.” Click here to sign to show your support. Come on to Zoom. All welcome.
Monday 9 November
WA Perth Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:30pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 730pm WA time (1030pm AEDT)
The CCL group for the Perth Electorate: we’re looking for keen and enthusiastic members to build our group, create positive relationships with our local politicians and build the clean energy future we all want for Australia. Come along and join us. All welcome.
Tuesday 10 November
NSW Bennelong Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 6:30pm for a 7pm (AEDT) start
Wednesday 11 November
Group Leader Meeting (online) @ 8:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 8pm AEDT
The GL Meeting is an opportunity for current and prospective Group Leaders to talk strategies, ask questions and discuss anything group or CCL related. We want every group and group leader in CCL Australia to feel supported and encouraged. Come along and join us. All welcome.
Saturday 14 November
QLD Queensland Monthly Event (online) @ 12:00pm
ZOOM – https://uqz.zoom.us/j/3302506699 12 Midday QLD time (1pm AEDT)
This month’s topic will be centralised around a ‘Post State Election Special‘. Afterwards join QLD Coordinator Jess Campbell for discussion and chat to find out how you can get active and involved with CCL to take effective climate action in Queensland. Come on to Zoom and join us. All welcome.
Sunday 15 November
NSW Grayndler Monthly Event (online) @ 5:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 5pm AEDT
This month, guest speaker Dr Arunima Malik (Lecturer in the Integrated Sustainability Analysis group, University of Sydney) will be speaking about “the impacts of climate change on the food supply in NSW” read more… Afterwards the Grayndler Group will discuss how to get active and involved with CCL to take effective climate action. Come and join us. All welcome.
Tuesday 17 November
SA South Australia Monthly Event (online) @ 8:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 8:00 pm ACDT (SA time) (8:30 pm AEDT)
November’s South Australia meeting will be discussing the topic of “climate-ready communities and climate resilience programs in the Adelaide region”. Learn more… Cristel Chambers from Red Cross will be a guest speaker for this meeting. Join us on Zoom. All welcome.
Wednesday 18 November
NSW Wentworth Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 7pm AEDT
Thursday 19 November
AUS National Conversation (online) @ 8:00pm
8 pm NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS | 7.30 pm SA | 7 pm QLD | 6.30 pm NT | 5 pm WA
This month the National Conversation will be an opportunity for people to share their experiences in recent lobby meetings. Hosted by our National Conference MCs Sophie Emder and Melisha Leggett, we’ll have breakout groups so you can give your thoughts and discuss the most effective followup climate action activities: https://zoom.us/j/7868786878
Friday 20 November
Climate Act Now – Submission Workshop @ 2:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 2:00 pm AEDT
The Bill was recently referred to the House Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy and is now receiving submissions to its public inquiry, which are due by Friday 27 November at 5pm. Hosted by Maree Nutt, join our online workshop to find out how to write your own individual submission. Come on to Zoom. All welcome.
Sunday 22 November
ACT Canberra Monthly Meeting (online) @ 2:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 2:00pm AEDT
The Canberra Group meets on the 4th Sunday of the month. At our monthly meetings we have a guest speaker, then we review, plan and discuss our activities around taking climate action in the ACT region. Come along and join us. All are welcome.
Sunday 22 November
Climate Act Now – Submission Workshop @ 3:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 3:00 pm AEDT
The Bill was recently referred to the House Standing Committee on the Environment and Energy and is now receiving submissions to its public inquiry, which are due by Friday 27 November at 5pm. Hosted by Maree Nutt, join our online workshop to find out how to write your own individual submission. Come on to Zoom. All welcome.
Monday 23 November
WA Tangney Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:15pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 715pm WA time (1015pm AEDT)
Our meetings are informal, interesting and enjoyable as we entertain, educate and support each other in talking about climate change issues and strategies. Come along and join us. All welcome.
Tuesday 24 November
NSW Sydney Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 7pm AEDT
Our meetings are informal, interesting and enjoyable as we entertain, educate and support each other in talking about climate change issues and strategies. Come along and join us. All welcome.
Sunday 4 October
AUS Monthly Guest Speaker (online) @ 4:30pm
4.30 pm NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS | 4 pm SA | 3.30 pm QLD | 3 pm NT | 1.30 pm WA
Come on to Zoom and join us, all welcome. At 4:30pm AEDT on Sunday click the link: https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878
Tuesday 6 October
VIC Goldstein Monthly Meeting (online) @ 8:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 8pm AEDT
Saturday 10 October
QLD Queensland Monthly Event (online) @ 12:00pm
ZOOM – https://uqz.zoom.us/j/3302506699 12 Midday QLD time
This month Dr Anya Phelan (University of Queensland) will talk about a “Circular Economy” – particularly mental models on ocean plastic from coastal Indonesia communities read more… Afterwards join QLD Coordinator Jess Campbell to discuss how you can get active and involved with CCL to take effective action on climate change. Come and join us. All welcome.
Sunday 11 October
NSW Banks Monthly Meeting (online) @ 2:30pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 230pm AEDT
Our guest speaker, Peter Todd, will explain to us in simple terms the positives in the Federal Government’s Technology Investment Roadmap. If we are going to send messages to community leaders about the urgency of transitioning to a low carbon economy, we need to understand what progress there is to build on. Come on to Zoom and join us. All welcome.
Sunday 11 October
AUS Climate Advocate Training (online) @ 5:00pm
5 pm NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS | 4.30 pm SA | 4 pm QLD | 3.30 pm NT | 2 pm WA
All welcome to join our Climate Advocate Training: it will not only teach you about Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s methods and visions, but also inspire you to find your role within CCL Australia so you can become an active and involved volunteer and hit the ground running. At 5pm AEDT on Sunday click the link: https://zoom.us/j/7868786878
Monday 12 October
VIC Victoria Monthly Event (online) @ 8:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 8:00pm AEDT
Journalist Rod Taylor will present “Coping with crisis: what I learned from ten Australians” – their stories, how they’ve succeeded in a time of crisis, how they’ve maintained hope and what we can learn from them. Read more… Following Rod’s talk we will discuss how CCL members in Victoria can get involved to take effective action on climate change. All welcome.
Monday 12 October
WA Perth Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:30pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 730pm WA time (1030pm AEDT)
The CCL group for the Perth Electorate: we’re looking for keen and enthusiastic members to build our group, create positive relationships with our local politicians and build the clean energy future we all want for Australia. Come along and join us. All welcome.
Tuesday 13 October
NSW Bennelong: Fight For Planet A @ 7:00pm
ZOOM – REGISTER here (for FREE) to be emailed the Zoom link 7pm AEDT
Wednesday 14 October
AUS Climate Advocate Training (online) @ 7:00pm
7 pm NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS | 6.30 pm SA | 6 pm QLD | 5.30 pm NT | 4 pm WA
All welcome to join our Climate Advocate Training: it will not only teach you about Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s methods and visions, but also inspire you to find your role within CCL Australia so you can become an active and involved volunteer and hit the ground running. At 7pm AEDT on Wednesday click the link: https://zoom.us/j/7868786878
Thursday 15 October
AUS National Conversation (online) @ 8:00pm
8 pm NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS | 7.30 pm SA | 7 pm QLD | 6.30 pm NT | 5 pm WA
Each month we hold the National Conversation – we nominate a current news topic related to climate change for discussion. Hosted by our National Coordinator Rod Mitchell, join CCL members from around Australia to share your thoughts and opinions. At 8pm AEDT on Thursday click the link:: https://zoom.us/j/7868786878
Sunday 18 October
AUS Climate Advocate Training (online) @ 1:00pm
1 pm NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS | 12.30 pm SA | 12 pm QLD | 11.30 am NT | 10 am WA
All welcome to join our Climate Advocate Training: it will not only teach you about Citizens’ Climate Lobby’s methods and visions, but also inspire you to find your role within CCL Australia so you can become an active and involved volunteer and hit the ground running. At 1pm AEDT on Sunday click the link: https://zoom.us/j/7868786878
Sunday 18 October
NSW Grayndler Monthly Event (online) @ 5:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 5pm AEDT
This month Prof Hugh Saddler (Centre for Climate Economics and Policy at ANU) will give a talk on “Pumped Hydro” – a number of smaller pumped hydro schemes located closer to major centres of demand and/or renewable generation, may well provide the most effective form of energy storage for Australia read more… Come on to Zoom and join us. All welcome.
Tuesday 20 October
SA South Australia Monthly Event (online) @ 8:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 8pm SA time (8:30pm AEDT)
October’s South Australia meeting will be a chance to find out more about and discuss the hot topics of “Gas and the Government’s Technology Roadmap” – plus recent lobby meetings with politicians and other potential actions. Jump on to Zoom and join us. All welcome.
Wednesday 21 October
NSW Wentworth / Kingsford Smith (online) @ 7:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 7pm AEDT
Sunday 25 October
ACT Canberra Monthly Meeting (online) @ 2:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 2:00pm AEDT
The Canberra Group meets on the 4th Sunday of the month. At our monthly meetings we have a guest speaker, then we review, plan and discuss our activities around taking climate action in the ACT region. Come along and join us. All are welcome.
Monday 26 October
WA Tangney Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:15pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 1015pm AEDT
Our meetings are informal, interesting and enjoyable as we entertain, educate and support each other in talking about climate change issues and strategies. Come along and join us. All welcome.
Tuesday 27 October
NSW Sydney Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 7pm AEDT
We have a guest speaker, Structural Engineer Richard Weller, who will tell us how extreme weather events are worsening and how pressure for change is likely to build over the next ten years. Richard’s area of expertise is how structures withstand wind, cyclone, storm, flood and coastal wave attack/erosion. Come on to Zoom and join us. All welcome.
Sunday 6 September
Father’s Day Special (online) @ 4:30pm
430 pm NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS, QLD | 4 pm SA, NT | 230 pm WA
Our National Chair Rod Mitchell will lead a team discussion & conversation with our younger members on energising CCL to maximise our effectiveness. At 4:30pm AEST on Sunday click the link: https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878
Tuesday 8 September
NSW Bennelong Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:00pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 6:30pm for a 7pm AEST start
Sunday 13 September
NSW Banks Monthly Meeting (online) @ 2:30pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 230pm AEST
The theme for this month: “Let’s Try and Calm the Waters” – it may not be as difficult as suggested by the picture. Peter Todd, leader of the Lobbying Action Team at CCL Australia will tell us how to prepare for meetings with MPs. Come and join us. All welcome. More info…
Monday 14 September
VIC Victoria Monthly Event (online) @ 8:00pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 8pm AEST
This month Director of the Melbourne Energy Institute at the University of Melbourne, Prof Michael Brear, will be talking about “The opportunities and risks of decarbonising our transport“. We will also discuss how CCL Members in Victoria can get active and involved in climate action. Come on to Zoom and join us. All welcome. More info…
Monday 14 September
WA Perth Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:30pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 730pm WA time (930pm AEST)
The CCL group for the Perth Electorate: we’re looking for keen and enthusiastic members to build our group, create positive relationships with our local politicians and build the renewable energy future we all want for Australia. Come along and join us. All welcome.
Tuesday 15 September
SA South Australia Monthly Event (online) @ 8:00pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 8pm SA time (8:30pm AEST)
This month’s South Australia meeting will be on a “Climate-Smart Recovery“. Joyce Erceg (CCL, WA) will introduce this new CCL campaign. Together we’ll review some of the latest ‘green recovery’ initiatives that can inspire us in our advocacy of climate action. Come on to Zoom and join us. All welcome. More info…
Wednesday 16 September
NSW Wentworth Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:00pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 7pm AEST
Thursday 17 September
AUS National Conversation (online) @ 8:00pm
8 pm NSW, VIC, QLD, ACT, TAS | 7.30 pm SA, NT | 6 pm WA
Each month we hold the National Conversation – we nominate a current news topic related to climate change for discussion. Hosted by our National Coordinator Rod Mitchell, join CCL members from around Australia to share your thoughts and opinions. At 8pm AEST on Thursday click the link: https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878
Saturday 19 September
QLD Queensland Monthly Event (online) @ 12:00pm
ZOOM – https://uqz.zoom.us/j/3302506699 12 Midday QLD time
This month we have climate and energy campaigner Claire Fryer giving a talk on “Queensland Conservation Council powering up“. After the talk join QLD Coordinator Jess Campbell to discuss how you can get active and involved with CCL to take effective climate action. Come on to Zoom and join us. All welcome. More info…
Sunday 20 September
NSW Grayndler Monthly Event (online) @ 5:00pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 5pm AEST
This month Associate Professor Ollie Jay from the University of Sydney will be talking about “Heatwaves, housing and health“. We will also discuss how CCL Members can get active and involved in effective climate action. Come on to Zoom and join us. All welcome. More info…
Tuesday 22 September
NSW Sydney Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:00pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 7pm AEST
Our meetings are informal, interesting and enjoyable as we entertain, educate and support each other in talking about climate change issues and strategies. Come along and join us. All welcome.
Sunday 27 September
ACT Canberra Monthly Meeting (online) @ 2:00pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 2:00pm AEST
Dr Siwan Lovett, founder of the Australian River Restoration Centre, will be giving a talk on “River and Social Ecosystems“. We will also discuss how CCL Members in Canberra can get active and involved in effective climate action. Come on to Zoom. All welcome. More info…
Monday 28 September
WA Tangney Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:15pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 915pm AEST
Our meetings are informal, interesting and enjoyable as we entertain, educate and support each other in talking about climate change issues and strategies. Come along and join us. All welcome.
Sunday 2 August
AUS Monthly Guest Speaker (online)
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4.30 pm NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS, QLD | 4 pm SA, NT | 2.30 pm WA
Beyond Zero Emissions ‘Million Jobs Plan’ is a great example of what a climate-smart recovery could look like. Join us to hear from BZE’s Principle Researcher, Dr Dominique Hes (Bio here) on how the Million Jobs Plan aims to find and deliver one million new, good, secure, well-paying jobs, to help rebuild our economy after the disruption of the coronavirus pandemic and secure a strong future for all Australians. Dominique will also be joined by BZE Hunter region volunteer, Dr Natasha Deen speaking on how local communities are getting involved.
Thursday 6 August
NSW Hume Monthly Meeting (online)
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Dr Rebecca Harris (University of Tasmania) is giving a talk on “A climate atlas for Australia’s wine industry”. Dr Harris and her team have been conducting research with the wine industry, producing an app and a climate atlas to help vineyards across Australia plan for climate change impacts for up to 80 years into the future. Come and join us. All welcome. More info…
Saturday 8 August
QLD Queensland Monthly Event (online)
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Dr Margaret Cook (University of the Sunshine Coast) is giving a talk on “Disasters in Australia and New Zealand: historical approaches to understanding catastrophe”. Dr Cook’s book A River with a City Problem: A History of Brisbane Floods deals with floods and their potential for greater frequency and severity with climate change. Come and join us. All welcome. More info…
Monday 10 August
VIC Victoria Monthly Event (online)
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This month Tim Forcey, former Energy Advisor at the University of Melbourne, is giving a presentation on “what role and impact energy efficiency can have in reducing Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions”. We will also discuss how CCL members in Victoria can take action on climate change. Come on to Zoom and join us. All welcome. More info…
Wednesday 12 August
CLIMATE ACTION Workshop (online) @ 7:00pm
REGISTER Here – https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/communities-leading-climate-action-tickets-111947706604?aff=erelexpmlt 7pm AEST
At this event you will hear from three leading organisations, collaborating to attract the many community talents needed now. We will be having 3 guest speakers at the event:
Greg Mullins – RFS & Climate Council Australia Dr Dennys Angove – Citizens Climate Lobby Australia Imogen Jubb – Beyond Zero Emissions
It is a free event and will be held online on Zoom on 12 August. Places are limited so make sure you register on Eventbrite to secure your spot.
Sunday 16 August
NSW Grayndler Monthly Event (online) @ 5:00pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 5pm AEDT
Peter Todd, leader of the Government & Lobbying Action Team at CCL Australia, will be giving a presentation on “What goes on in a lobby meeting”. We will also recap our recent meeting with MP Anthony Albanese, as well as discuss climate action for the Grayndler Group. Come on to Zoom and join us. All welcome. More info…
Tuesday 18 August
SA South Australia Monthly Event (online) @ 8:00pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 8pm SA time (8:30pm AEST)
Join SA Coordinator Jim Allen to discuss Zali Steggall’s Climate Change Bill that calls for Australia to have climate change legislation to transition to the future. We will also have discussion to plan climate action for CCL Members in SA. Come on to Zoom and join us. All welcome.
Thursday 20 August
AUS National Conversation (online)
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Each month we hold the National Conversation – we nominate a current news topic related to climate change for discussion. Hosted by our National Coordinator Rod Mitchell, join CCL members from around Australia to share your thoughts and opinions.
Sunday 23 August
ACT Canberra Monthly Meeting (online) @ 2:00pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 2:00pm AEST
Canberra science broadcaster Rod Taylor is giving a talk on “Coping with crisis: what I learned from ten Australians“. First it was drought, then fire, then plague, meaning Australia has been triple punched. Following Rod’s talk, the Canberra CCL chapter will be discussing upcoming lobbying of Canberra politicians in the lead up to the local elections. All welcome.
Tuesday 25 August
NSW Sydney Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:00pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 7pm AEST
The meeting begins at 7.00 pm. This month we will have Belinda Xie, Scientia PhD Candidate at UNSW, giving a talk on “Social and Psychological Factors in Climate Change Perception”. Come online and join us. All welcome.
Thursday 2 July
NSW Hume Monthly Meeting (online)
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This month Dr Rebecca Colvin, Social Scientist and Lecturer at ANU, is giving a talk on “How we think about climate change, and what this means for climate change conversations” – how people interact with one another in the context of climate change, and the role of social and political identity in these interactions. Come and join us. All welcome. More info…
Saturday 11 July
AUS Monthly Guest Speaker (online)
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MARTIJN WILDER is a Professor of Climate Change Law at ANU and is a founding partner of Pollination – a specialist climate change advisory and investment firm, accelerating the transition to a net zero, climate resilient future. His other roles include Chair of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), President of WWF (Australia), and Director of the Climate Council. He has written widely especially on climate change law, environmental law and Antarctica. In 2012, Martijn was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition for “service to environmental law, particularly in the area of climate change through contributions to the development of law, global regulation, public policy and the promotion of public debate, and to the community”. More info…
Sunday 12 July
NSW Banks Monthly Meeting (online) @ 2:30pm
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A panel of climate advocates from the Wollongong area will tell us how they are trying to influence Wollongong Council to step up its efforts to mitigate the coming climate catastrophe. They will reveal the results of their many years of team effort. All welcome. More info…
Monday 13 July
WA Perth & Swan Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:00pm
ZOOM – https://us02web.zoom.us/j/4775438888 7pm WA time (9pm AEST)
This month Jeff Wilson will be presenting on Carbon Fee and Dividend for the monthly meeting of the Perth and Swan electorates. We’re looking for keen and enthusiastic members to build our groups, create positive relationships with our local politicians and build the renewable energy future we all want for Australia. Come along and join us. All welcome.
Sunday 19 July
NSW Grayndler Monthly Event (online)
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This month Dr Cameron Webb (University of Sydney) will be giving a talk on “Monitoring how the risk of mosquito-borne diseases may change in northern NSW as temperature and rainfall increase.”. We will also discuss climate action for the Grayndler Group. Come online and join us. All welcome.
Thursday 23 July
Three Initiatives Lobby Campaign 2020
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This will be CCL Australia’s most ambitious lobby campaign since inception in 2014. Citizens’ Climate Lobby Australia is pushing for re-building the economy with investment in clean energy projects after the COVID-19 pandemic with our ‘Climate-smart Recovery’ campaign, advocating for a carbon price in Australia by promoting the formation of an international coalition of support with our ‘Building support for the Carbon Pricing Leadership Coalition’ campaign, whilst also advocating for more bipartisan cooperation and consensus at the political level through its ‘Build the Centre’ campaign.
Sunday 26 July
ACT Canberra Monthly Meeting (online) @ 2:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 2:00pm AEST
This month economist Prof John Quiggin (University of Queensland) will be giving a talk on “A Green New Deal” – a way to tackle climate change in an economically just way. Following the talk we will discuss what actionable steps we can take in Canberra to push for and promote climate solutions. All welcome. More info…
Monday 27 July
WA Tangney Monthly Meeting (online)
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This month we have economist Warwick Smith as our guest speaker. He will speak on the economic impact of Carbon Fee and Dividend on jobs, on different sections of the community such as farming, the necessity or otherwise of complimentary policies and the influence of emerging global policies on Climate Change policy on Australia. All welcome.
Tuesday 28 July
NSW Sydney Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:00pm
ZOOM – https://zoom.us/j/7868786878 7pm AEDT
This month sustainable transport expert Tom Hunt will be giving a talk on “Electric vehicles” – how Australia can electrify our transport sector. Following the talk we will entertain, educate and support each other in talking about climate change issues and strategies. Come along and join us. All welcome.
Tuesday 2 June
TAS Tasmania Monthly Event (online) @ 8:00pm
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This month we have Dr. Cayne Layton from the University of Tasmania giving a talk on “Kelp forests in Tasmania” – the underwater jungle that is the Great Southern Reef and it’s recent decline due to climate change. We will also have other presentations, as well as questions, discussion and chat. Come online and join us. All welcome. More info…
Thursday 4 June
NSW Hume Monthly Event (online) @ 7:00pm
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This month we have Dr Mark Diesendorf, Associate Professor at UNSW giving a talk on “An Ecologically Sustainable Energy Future for Australia and the world” – we now have the technologies needed for transitioning our energy system from fossil fuels to an ecologically sustainable system based on renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy conservation. Come online and join us. All welcome. More info…
Monday 8 June
VIC Victoria Monthly Event (online) @ 8:00pm
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This month Dr. Blanche Verlie from the Department of Sociology and Social Policy at SEI is giving a talk on “Climate Change and Environmental Education”. We will also have other presentations, as well as questions, discussion and chat to plan action on climate change in Victoria. Come online to Zoom and join us. All welcome.. More info..
Saturday 13 June
QLD Queensland Monthly Meeting (online)
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This month Dr. David King (MPH, FRACGP, Academic General Practitioner with the University of Queensland) will be giving a talk on “Doctors for the Environment Australia and a Healthy Recovery”. We will also have a Queensland election focus: How to lobby your State MP. Come online to Zoom and join us. All welcome.. More info…
Saturday 13 June
AUS Monthly Guest Speaker (online) @ 2:00pm
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“Climate Change into the School Curriculum”: Dr Eilam is a senior lecturer at the College of Arts & Education, Victoria University. She has been involved with recent research on what information and action is needed to properly educate students on climate change, especially given the urgency of the crisis. Dr. Eilam will be talking about her research on how information is collated and condensed into what constitutes the nature of climate change, how that is applied to the education curriculum, and how that curriculum is influenced by the political climate. More info… Come online to Zoom. All welcome.
Sunday 14 June
NSW Banks Monthly Meeting (online)
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The meeting begins at 2.30 pm. This month comedian Rod Quantock will be “Contemplating the third wave: climate change“. He will be helping us get our climate message across by making people laugh. Come along and join us. All welcome.
Tuesday 16 June
SA South Australia Monthly Meeting (online) @ 8:00pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 830pm AEST (8pm SA time)
This month Craig Wilkins (Chief Executive of the Conservation Council of SA) will be talking about “Accelerating South Australia’s climate strategies” – his specialties include high quality political & strategic advice, community campaigning and policy development. We will also have discussion to plan climate action in SA. Come on to Zoom and join us. All welcome.
Sunday 21 June
NSW Grayndler Monthly Event (online) @ 5:00pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 5:00pm AEST
This month Peter Maganov (Sustainability Manager, Randwick Council) is giving a talk on “Councils and the Climate Emergency” – what initiatives councils across Australia are undertaking to address climate change. We will also discuss climate action for the Grayndler Group. Come on to Zoom and join us. All welcome. More info…
Tuesday 23 June
NSW Sydney Monthly Meeting (online)
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Guest speaker Prof Michael Box will talk about “Geoengineering the Climate” – deliberate large-scale manipulation of our environment to offset the effects of global warming. These include blasting aerosols into the stratosphere, installing orbiting space shields to reflect solar radiation and carbon dioxide removal. Come along and join us. All welcome.
Thursday 25 June
AUS National Conversation (online) @ 8:00pm
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Join us to discuss “Lobbying to end our addiction to fossil fuels: tough love on a global scale!” – our economy, society and political systems are hopelessly addicted to fossil fuels and all that they deliver. How does a deeper understanding of this aspect of reality assist us in our task of creating political will for a liveable world? Your input will be important as we consider how we relatively minor addicts can influence the chronic addicts we need to reach in industry and politics. Hosted by Rod Mitchell. Rod has over 30 years experience in counselling and will share his recent research on addiction and fossil fuels.
Sunday 28 June
ACT Canberra Monthly Meeting (online)
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This month Julian Cribb (distinguished journalist and science communicator) is giving a talk on “How We Can Best Survive the 10 Great Existential Challenges” – he will be exploring with us this central question facing humanity today. We will also discuss climate action for the Canberra Group. Come on to Zoom and join us. All welcome. More info…
Saturday 9 May
QLD Queensland Monthly Meeting (online) @ 12:00pm
ZOOM – https://uqz.zoom.us/j/3302506699 12 Midday QLD time
This month we will have Dr Lynette Molyneaux (Centre for Policy Futures, UQ) giving a talk on “Queensland and the Global Energy Transition“. We will also have other presentations, as well as questions, discussion and chat. Come online and join us. All welcome. More info…
Saturday 9 May
AUS Monthly Guest Speaker (online) @ 2:00pm
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“Wind Farms on farms”: Charlie Prell is a sheep farmer from Crookwell, NSW. He is one of four farmers under the Crookwell 2 windfarm. He has 20 years of experience in renewables, focusing on wind farms, and is a strong public supporter of the benefits wind farms can bring to small regional communities. He is a passionate advocate for an inclusive “benefit sharing” model for wind farm developments, where the whole community benefits from a wind farm, not just the few who host the turbines. More info…
Sunday 10 May
NSW Banks Monthly Meeting (online) @ 2:30pm
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This month we will have Belinda Xie, Scientia PhD Candidate at UNSW, giving a talk on “Social and Psychological Factors in Climate Change Perception”. Come online and join us. All welcome. More info…
Monday 11 May
VIC Victoria Monthly Meeting (online) @ 8:00pm
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This month Dr Chloe Mackallah from CSIRO is giving a talk on “Australian Climate Models” for the upcoming IPCC Report. We will also have other presentations, as well as questions, discussion and chat to plan action on climate change. Come online to Zoom and join us. All welcome.. More info…
Sunday 17 May
NSW Grayndler Monthly Meeting (online) @ 5:00pm
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This month we have Andros Cadavid (Project Manager, SMA Solar) giving a talk on “PV Projects in NSW“. We will also have other presentations, as well as questions, discussion and chat and planning climate action for the Grayndler Group. Come online to Zoom and join us. All welcome. More info…
Tuesday 19 May
SA South Australia Monthly Meeting (online) @ 8:00pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/7868786878 830pm AEST (8pm SA time)
This month we have Monica Oliphant (Adjunct Associate Professor, University of South Australia) giving a talk on “Clean Energy in SA“. We will also have other presentations, as well as questions, discussion and chat and planning climate action in SA. Come online to Zoom and join us. All welcome. More info…
Thursday 21 May
AUS National Conversation (online) @ 8:00pm
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Join us to discuss “Drawdown” – drawing carbon back into the earth to keep warming under 2 degrees. Stopping carbon emissions will not be enough, as leaving the atmosphere at around 500ppm CO2 does not in itself solve the problem. More info…
Sunday 24 May
ACT Canberra Monthly Meeting (online) @ 2:00pm
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This month we have Professor Kate Auty (former ACT Commissioner for Environmental Sustainability) giving a talk on “People Power” – how people are engaged in the new energy economy. The Canberra Group will continue our discussion of how we can take this knowledge and apply it locally. Come online and join us. All welcome. More info…
Tuesday 26 May
NSW Sydney Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:00pm
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I am pleased to announce that we have a guest speaker, Georges River Independent Local Government Councillor Sandy Grekas who will be engaging in a Q&A Session. Come online and join us. All welcome. More info…
Saturday 11 April
AUS Monthly Guest Speaker (online) @ 1:00pm
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Cathy Orlando is a scientist, educator and mother of three from Sudbury, Ontario. She founded the first Canadian chapter of Citizens’ Climate Lobby. She was trained by Al Gore and an incredible team of experts assembled by The Climate Project (now The Climate Reality Project) at the Climate Bootcamp on April 4-6, 2008 in Montreal. Cathy will be speaking to us about the implementation of a national Carbon Fee and Dividend, which was brought into legislation in Canada in 2018. If you missed it, or would like to watch it again, click here to see the video of the talk.
Sunday 12 April
NSW Banks Monthly Meeting (online) @ 2:30pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/3920795005 230pm AEST
Guest speaker Prof Michael Box will talk about “Geoengineering the Climate” – deliberate large-scale manipulation of our environment to offset the effects of global warming. These include blasting aerosols into the stratosphere, installing orbiting space shields to reflect solar radiation and carbon dioxide removal. If you missed it, see the slides here…
Thursday 16 April
EPBC Act Review – Personal Submission Workshop #2 (online) @ 12:00pm AEST
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/94112143336 (password: epbc) 12pm
protection laws. More info…
Sunday 19 April
NSW Grayndler Monthly Meeting (online) @ 5:30pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/3920795005 530pm AEST
Environmental Assessment Advisor for Lendlease, Ceire Kenny, will be giving a presentation on “Embodied carbon in buildings” – total life cycle carbon emissions of buildings from when the materials are sourced through to their final construction. We will also have an Intro to CCL presentation as well as discuss climate action for the Grayndler (Inner West Sydney) Group. If you missed it, see the slides here… See the video here…
Thursday 23 April
AUS National Conversation (online) @ 8:00pm
8 pm NSW, VIC, ACT, TAS, QLD | 7.30 pm SA, NT | 6 pm WA
Join us to discuss “Transcending the Culture Wars” – the ongoing war between progressives and conservatives, right and left, pro-climate and anti-renewables. COVID-19 has shown that if needed, we are capable of calling a ceasefire and coming together to collaborate and act quickly to solve any immediate crisis. More info…
Sunday 26 April
ACT Canberra Monthly Meeting (online) @ 2:00pm
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This month we will have guest speaker MATT NURSE, PhD researcher at ANU, to present a talk on “The Science of Science Communication, Science Denial and Misinformation”. We will also debrief and discuss last month’s lobbying efforts. Come along and join us. All welcome. More info…
Tuesday 28 April
NSW Sydney Monthly Meeting (online) @ 7:00pm
ZOOM – https://citizensclimate.zoom.us/j/3920795005 Password: 2020 7pm AEST
This month we will have Sustainability Consultant Wolfgang Spranz telling us about “The Role of Hydrogen” in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, boosting the economy and employment and becoming a major contributor to clean, carbon-dioxide-free energy. Come along and join us. All welcome.