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Three Australian Mayors are riding the wave to low-carbon futures
Three Australian Mayors are riding the wave to low-carbon futures

Three inspiring Mayors from Adelaide, Newcastle and Byron spoke at the Daring Cities 2020 Global Forum, the world’s largest online forum for urban leaders tackling the climate emergency. By sharing their local stories, they reveal how three similar but different cities are paving their communities towards a net-zero future. Below are some excerpts from the presentations and links to further watching and reading. Visit the Daring Cities website to view recordings of these and other events.

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Bushfires and the Climate Emergency – what can local governments do?
Bushfires and the Climate Emergency – what can local governments do?

The recent catastrophic firestorms engulfing Australian forests, farmlands and communities have been heartbreaking and we at ICLEI extend our condolences to everyone who has lost loved ones or property or businesses. It is also heartbreaking to witness the widespread damage to habitat and wildlife. 

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