Why this south-east Queensland council declared a 'climate emergency'

Frustrated by stagnant policy at the federal level, Australian communities are looking elsewhere for responses to climate change.

Noosa council declared a climate emergency to
send a strong message, according to the mayor.

Businesses, communities and, increasingly, local governments are stepping up to the plate.

As the closest tier of government to the people, it’s our responsibility to listen to the concerns of residents, and they are demanding a healthy and resilient future for their children and grandchildren.

The concerns of our communities are not being heard by the national decision-makers. Local governments have no choice but to act as climate advocates for their communities and thus take matters into their own hands.

Read the story from the Brisbane Times by Tony Wellington  -  “Why this south-east Queensland council declared a 'climate emergency'.”