Fair, Fast and Inclusive Climate Change Action Join ACOSS in advocating for action on climate change underpinned by a just and fair plan, for a safer, more inclusive, equitable and sustainable future. #FairFastClimateAction Climate change is increasing extreme weather events like bushfires, drought, floods, storms, and heatwaves. It is not only a threat to our environment, it threatens people’s homes, livelihoods, health, quality of life, employment and increases risks and burdens for future generations. People experiencing financial or social disadvantage are at most risk because they have fewer resources to cope, adapt and recover. Climate change impacts and a slow, poorly managed transition to zero emissions are a major threat to ending poverty and inequality, and our sector’s ability to support our communities. Together we can turn this around! By advocating for rapid emissions reductions to limit the dangerous impacts of climate change and for Just and fair climate action to benefit the communities we work with. ACOSS is committed to supporting and building the capacity of the community sector to engage and advocate on climate change and social justice to achieve better outcomes for our communities. As well as reduce our own emissions where we can. Community Sector Climate Change Declaration Over 100 community organisations have united signing the Community Sector Climate Change Declaration to call on the Australian federal government to commit to stronger targets and fair and inclusive policies to cut climate pollution this decade. If you’re a community organisation, sign the Declaration to show your support for fair and fast climate action. Join Us [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”#b8dde1″ class=”” size=”13″] If you want to learn about how you can help your community sector organisation take action on climate change, sign up to be a Climate Champion for access to resources, workshops and a network of sector leaders paving the way in climate action. Become a Climate Champion [/perfectpullquote] [perfectpullquote align=”full” bordertop=”false” cite=”” link=”” color=”#b8dde1″ class=”” size=”13″] If you want to stay up to date with how the community sector is acting on climate change and join other community organisations in raising their voice through events and campaigns, sign up for our Climate Change and Social Justice mailing list. Join the Mailing List [/perfectpullquote] Community Sector Climate Change Resources Tune into our Climate Campaign Webinar to hear from community sector leaders and experts in climate science and climate justice about what climate change is and why it matters to the communities we work with. ACOSS Climate Campaign Webinar Explore our resource modules on climate change and social justice Module 1: How to talk about climate change in the community sector This collection of presentations and resources from climate scientists, communications experts and community sector representatives will give your community organisation tools to talk about climate science, climate impacts and the connections between climate change and social justice. Module 1 Resources How to talk about climate change in the community sector How to talk about climate change in your community sector organisation – ACOSS Webinar Communicating climate science and impacts powerpoint presentation- Prof. Lesley Hughes Framing the climate change conversation powerpoint presentation – Rebecca Huntley Climate Compass Report Climate for Change Conversation Guide Climate change and social justice – Susie Moloney Climate and Ecological Justice Resource Pack – Jesuit Social Services How to talk about climate change Introduction to climate change powerpoint presentation – Prof. Lesley Hughes Time to Act: Conversation Guide – Climate Council Explaining climate and weather: Conversation Guide – Climate Council Aim High, Go Fast: Why Emissions Need to Plummet This Decade – Climate Council Just get on with it: effective conversations on climate change, jobs and the economy – Climate Council This is not normal: explaining bushfires and climate change – Climate Council Module 2: Capturing Climate Change Impacts This collection of resources and case studies will give you tools to capture how climate change is impacting your community organisation and the communities you work with. Module 2 Resources How to capture climate impacts Capturing climate impacts – ACOSS powerpoint presentation Capturing Climate Impacts Survey Guide – ACOSS Capturing Climate Impacts Story Guide – ACOSS Case studies Feeling the Heat – VCOSS Faces of Climate Change – International Federation of the Red Cross Extreme heat driven by climate emergency: impacts on the and wellbeing of public housing tenants in Mildura, Victoria – Mallee Family Care Module 3: Engaging with Climate Change This collection of resources will help your community organisations build its climate change engagement plan, including understanding how climate change links to your organizational priorities, what policies can help address it and how you can help be part of the movement for change. Module 3 Resources Building your climate change engagement plan – ACOSS Webinar Climate Conversation Guide – ACOSS Community Climate Action Stories – ACOSS Sector-specific and local climate action groups Health Climate and Health Alliance An alliance of stakeholders in the health sector who wish to see the threat of climate change addressed through prompt policy action Doctors for the Environment Australia Voluntary organisation of medical doctors working to address the diseases – local, national and global – caused by damage to the earth’s environment Healthy Futures An organisation of health professionals, students and community members taking action to address climate change and related threats to health Psychology for a Safe Climate Psychologists and helping professionals contributing psychological understanding and support within the community, helping people face the difficult climate reality Sweltering Cities Community action through stories of lived experience and affected communities to win cooling, sustainable and progressive policies. Rural Farmers for Climate Action An alliance of farmers and leaders in agriculture working with peers, the wider sector and decision-makers to make sure Australia takes the actions necessary to address damage to our climate Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action Bushfire survivors, firefighters and local councillors demanding that the Government take immediate action on climate change. Taking legal action against EPA NSW. Youth and Family Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC) Building a generation-wide movement to solve the climate crisis before it’s too late Youth Verdict Young people using the law to fight for environmental justice Australian Parents for Climate Action Australia’s leading organisation to engage, organise and empower parents, carers, families and everyone who cares about kids, to advocate for a safe climate for our children’s future. People with disability Climate Justice Union Community union focussed on achieving climate justice in Western Australia. Climate Justice Union in partnership with People with Disabilities WA are working to identify the links and connections between disability and climate change. People with Disability Australia PWDA is involved in local and international work to include people with disability in disaster planning, including in relation to climate change. As a member of the Pacific Disability Forum, they stand with people with disability in the Pacific, facing significant, immediate danger from the effects of climate change. Older people Green Sages Older Victorians acting to increase the environmental sustainability of our community and to decrease the impact of climate change Grandmothers for Climate Action A group of people concerned for the well-being of our planet, threatened species, the future of our children, grandchildren and the following generations. Women 1 Million Women Building a movement of women and girls acting on climate change through the way we live Women’s Climate Justice Collective First Nations Seed Australia’s first Indigenous youth climate network Housing Better Renting Better Renting is a community of renters working together for stable, affordable, and healthy homes. Legal Environmental Justice Australia Environmental Justice Australia is a leading public interest legal organisation. Their lawyers act on behalf of people and community organisations to safeguard health; to protect magnificent forests, rivers and wildlife; and to tackle climate change. Equity Generation Lawyers Equity Generation Lawyers combine expertise in climate change risk and a flair for innovative legal action that has international reach. Bushfire Survivors for Climate Action Bushfire survivors, firefighters and local councillors demanding that the Government take immediate action on climate change. Taking legal action against EPA NSW. Youth Verdict Young people using the law to fight for environmental justice Religious Greenfaith/Australian Religious Response to Climate Change (ARRCC) Grassroots interfaith organisation seeking to learn from the wisdom of the faith traditions in responding ethically to our ecological environment General 350.org Works with a network of campaigners and local groups across Australia to help coordinate online campaigns, grassroots organising, and mass public actions Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF) Australia’s national environment organisation, speaking out, showing up and acting for a world where forests, rivers, people and wildlife thrive Decarbonisation CORENA Zero interest loans to community organisations to pay for projects such as installing solar panels, improving energy efficiency, switching away from fossil gas use or purchasing electric vehicles. COREM – Renewable Community Power Mullumbimby Regional A Grandstand for the Environment (seniors / grandparents in Manningham and beyond) Sustainable Living Armidale Baby Boomers for Climate Change Action (Boroondara) Banyule Climate Action Now Bathurst Community Climate Action Network Bayside Climate Change Action Group Lighter Footprints (Boorondara) Brimbank Climate Action Network Children’s Book Creators for Climate Action Climate Action Moreland Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance Dandenong Ranges Renewable Energy Association Darebin Climate Action Now Climate Action Darwin Eastern Climate Action Melbourne Environment Victoria eastern suburbs Environment Victoria southern suburbs Climate Action Hobart Gold Coast Climate Action Network Hume Climate Action Now (CAN) Hunter Community Alliance Lighter Footprints (Boroondara and Whitehorse) Locals into Victoria’s Environment (LIVE) (Port Phillip) Melton Sustainable Living Group Moonee Valley Sustainability (MVS) Moreland Energy Foundation (MEFL) Climate Action Moreland Climate Action Newcastle Parramatta Climate Action Network Stonnington Climate Action Network Transition Banyule Transition Towns Maroondah Warrandyte Climate Action Now Western Region Environment Centre Ararat Greenhouse Action Group Bass Coast Climate Action Group Baw Baw Sustainability Network Benalla Climate Group / Benalla Sustainable Future Group Bendigo Sustainability Group Ballarat Renewable Energy and Zero Emissions (BREAZE) Centre for Climate Safety (Geelong) Emerald for Sustainability Fossil Fuel Free Geelong Frack Free Geelong Geelong Sustainability Group Grandmothers for Climate Action Groundswell Bass Coast/SGCS La Trobe Environment Action Forum (Bendigo) Latrobe Valley Sustainability Group Macedon Ranges Green Energy Coalition Moorabool Environment Group Mount Alexander Sustainability Group Murrindindi Climate Network North East Regional Sustainability Alliance (NERSA) Otway Ranges Climate Action (ORCA) Outdoors People for Climate Action Riddells Creek Sustainability Sustainable Hepburn Association (SHARE) (Hepburn Shire) Surf Coast Air Action Surf Coast Energy Group The Hub (Castlemaine) Trentham Sustainability Group Voices of the Valley (Latrobe Valley) Wangaratta Sustainability Network Wannon Climate Action Now Wodonga and Albury Toward Climate Health (WATCH) Yarra Valley Climate Action Group (YVCAG) Module 4: Decarbonizing your community organisation This collection of stories and resources from community organisations who have decarbonized their operations will help your organisation understand how decarbonization can help you future proof your organisation and better serve the communities you work with. Module 4 resources Decarbonising your community organisation – ACOSS Webinar CHOICE Net Zero Plan 2014-24 Climate Active Climate Active enables organisations to become carbon neutral, by providing tools, certification and networks