From Intent to Impact: Connecting Local Business & Community with Sustainable Action - Gold Coast - Citizen COP 2026

Sustainability in Action: A Gold Coast Forum for Organisations

A free, fun and practical half-day forum for organisations at any stage of their sustainability journey — from those just getting started to those already taking action.

Explore how businesses, NFPs, social enterprises and community organisations can contribute to climate action, biodiversity protection and a more resilient future. Hear from experts and local organisations at different stages of their sustainability journey, sharing experiences, lessons learned and practical ideas.

The program combines short presentations, local stories, facilitated discussions and practical activities, followed by networking. You’ll have the opportunity to build knowledge, ask questions, make connections and identify practical next steps for your organisation.

Want to keep the conversation going over a drink? 🍻 Secure a free People, Planet, Pint ticket via Humanitix.

Who should attend?

• Organisations at any stage of their sustainability journey

• Businesses, NFPs, social enterprises and community organisations

• Local government and community representatives

• Anyone interested in taking practical action for a more sustainable future

For any questions or support, please contact:
Amy Lomax | amy@greenbeard.agency | 0478 6644 92

Meet Your Hosts

Amy Lomax

Amy Lomax is a Senior Climate, Sustainability and Resilience Leader with more than 20 years’ experience working across government, higher education, and with clients and communities in Australia and Aotearoa New Zealand. Her work focuses on helping organisations understand risk, strengthen resilience, and turn sustainability ambitions into practical, real-world outcomes. Amy brings deep expertise across climate risk and adaptation, ESG readiness, integrated water management, environmental management, organisational capability building and co-design. Amy is passionate about connecting people and ideas. She volunteers her time to foster community conversations around sustainability, creating welcoming spaces where anyone can engage with climate and environmental challenges.

Nathan Moore

Nathan is an innovative business growth focussed, accredited CFO with a passion for commercial strategy and data-driven insights that deliver sustainable business success. With deep experience in financial modelling, business strategy, and supporting start-ups and high-growth companies, he helps turn ambitious ideas into practical results. Passionate about small business success and environmental sustainability, Nathan works alongside owners and volunteers on Boards to build resilience, achieve their goals, and create lasting competitive advantage.

About Citizen COP Australia

Citizen COP Australia is a decentralised, people-powered movement running alongside the global COPs in 2026. Enabled by People For Nature, but intentionally independent and distributed, Citizen COP invites communities, organisations, schools, businesses, artists, and local groups across Australia to host their own events during the COP period. Rather than a single central event, Citizen COP is a nationwide network of conversations, workshops, and actions that bring global climate and nature discussions into local communities. It connects people to science, solutions, and each other, strengthening civic engagement and ensuring citizen voices contribute to Australia’s climate and nature conversations.

https://www.peoplefornature.org.au/citizen-cop

About People For Nature

People For Nature is a volunteer-powered environmental charity empowering communities through climate and biodiversity education, citizen conservation, and science. We believe that when Australians understand and connect with nature, they’re more likely to protect it — safeguarding our climate, ecosystems, and well-being.

Your tax-deductible donation helps us bring initiatives like Citizen COP Australia to life and inspire real change for the planet. https://www.peoplefornature.org.au/donate