Councils and communities reclaiming the climate emergency

2023 was the hottest year on earth in recorded history and we are seeing the increasing impacts of climate change around the world and here in Australia. The need for urgent action to reverse global warming has never been clearer.

Climate Emergency Australia in partnership with Maribyrnong City Council and supported by Victoria University invite you to join with other councils from around Australia to attend the Climate Emergency Conference 2024 in Melbourne. The conference will help reinvigorate climate action by councils and communities to reverse global warming and restore a safe climate.

This will be an opportunity for us to connect and reflect, share the lessons learned from more than six years of climate emergency response at the local government level, to re-focus our collective climate emergency action and talk about the next steps needed to restore a safe climate.

For councils yet to start their climate emergency journey this conference will help frame actions and set ambitious goals. For those who have already started down this path, we will explore what role councils can play in leading the response to reverse global warming.

You’ll come away with practical actions to strengthen your council’s climate emergency response, new examples and networks to draw on, and a feeling of being part of a movement. We aim to leave you inspired and well-equipped, with a solid plan for how your council, working with other councils, can help to restore a safe climate.

Check out the full program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who should come to the conference?

This conference is for councillors and council staff who are responding to the climate crisis. Note that there will be a community-focussed sister-conference for community groups later in the year – more details coming soon.

How do I get there?
Please go to our getting there page for all of the details on the venue, location, transport options and parking including disability access.
What is the program for the day?
Check out the full program.
Can I attend online?
Yes, you can attend entirely virtually from anywhere in Australia. You will still need to register and select the Online (virtual) ticket option.
What if I register now but have to cancel later?
See our refunds policy at the bottom of this page. You will be able to access a full refund by following the steps below up to the end of the day on Wednesday 10 April:
1. Find your confirmation email
2. Click Manage order on the order confirmation email
3. Click the Refunds tab
4. Select the tickets to cancel and refund.
Can I pay by invoice?
The standard registration page requires an online payment (via credit card, Google Pay or PayPal).
Please note that online payments are preferred as they reduce administration and help us to keep the conference affordable. If you are purchasing tickets for 3 or more people and/or you CANNOT pay online please go to this page to find out how to request payment by invoice.