Port Moresby National Capital District

Governor Powes Parkop

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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City of West Torrens

Mayor: Michael Coxon

West Torrens is a vibrant area, located between the Adelaide business district and the sea, southwest of the South Australian capital. West Torrens is home to over 60,000 residents, as well as key state infrastructure including schools, hospitals, recreational facilities and the state's principal airport for domestic and international flights and freight. It is this diverse combination of industries that creates a unique set of challenges when it comes to responding to climate change.

West Torrens City Council seeks to ensure that the environment, businesses and industries across the Western Adelaide region remains productive and that its communities stay connected and strong to respond positively to the challenges and opportunities presented by a changing climate.

With a focus on adaptation, the City of West Torrens has already started a robust program in collaboration with its council partners in the western region and is looking forward to further boosting climate adaptation outcomes through its participation in the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.

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Nadi Town Council

Chair: Debra Sadranu

Nadi Township was established in 1947. Around that time, the Government of Fiji established its own “Government Station” on the higher grounds of Nadi.

It is said that a couple of business set up their business around the “Government Station” to service the Government Station. The other business organisation from other parts of Fiji also followed the suit. It is reported that there was a very strong move by some concerned citizens of Nadi to move the town center to Martintar because of the existing center being so prone to flooding. This did not materialise because the move to shift the town center to Martintar came in too late as the Nadi Township had already developed string roots in the existing location.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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City of Darebin

Mayor: Lina Messina

In May 2021, Darebin spearheaded the Victorian Energy Collaboration (VECO) - a ground-breaking project where Council coordinated 46 Victorian Councils to pool their electricity needs into one long-term 100% renewable energy contract. VECO is the largest emissions reduction project ever delivered by local governments in Australia.

Darebin became a certified carbon neutral organisation under the federal government’s Climate Active program 2021. 

Locally, Darebin continues to roll out residential rooftop solar under the innovative Solar Saver program with 220 installations in 2021. A partnership with local community group, Village Power, has been established, to investigate a community battery.

Darebin seeks opportunities to use recycled content in capital projects with recycled content used recently in asphalt, bricks, rooking tiles and park furniture.  

Darebin is also supporting vulnerable members of our community through the Keep Cool in Darebin campaign and Fuel Poverty Project that both focus on safety during extreme weather events.  

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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Newcastle City Council

Mayor: Nuatali Nelmes

Newcastle City Council has been actively involved in reducing carbon for the past two decades and the momentum for local action on climate and sustainability has only grown. Building up community's resilience while simultaneously reducing our carbon footprint are two important considerations for the Council. As a member of the Global Covenant of Mayors, the Council is supported with each step towards these goals.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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Wyndham City Council

Mayor: Peter Maynard

Wyndham City Council has adopted a Resilient Wyndham 2021-2025 that is our pledge to work with our diverse communities, businesses and organisations to be better prepared for our uncertain future. This strategy has integrated the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and outlined a target for Wyndham to become carbon neutral on our operations by 2023 (excluding the RDF). In line with these commitment, Council is a proud signatory of the Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate and Energy.

Wyndham City has also switched to renewable energy for its own energy needs via the Victorian Energy Collaboration - the largest ever emissions reduction project by local government. We continue to be committed to reduce our greenhouse emissions through improving the energy efficiency in our buildings. We are also switching over our fleet to electric vehicles to reduce emissions from fossil fuels and are exploring waste management solutions to reduce emissions from landfill and our waste collection services.

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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New Plymouth District Council

Mayor: Neil Holdom

NPDC is currently developing a District-wide Emissions Reduction Plan and District-wide Adaptation Plan, both of which will be published for community consultation in 2022. The plans, when implemented will help the district lower emissions to meet nationally legislated targets, as well as adapt to the impacts of climate change. Find out more about NPDC’s climate action..

The Global Covenant of Mayors for Climate & Energy is an international alliance of cities with a shared long-term vision of promoting voluntary action to combat climate change and transition to low-emission and resilient societies. The Global Covenant now includes over 10,000 cities from 120 countries, representing over 970 million people and 12.4% of the total global population, and is the largest global network of councils leading action on climate change.

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Dunedin City Council

Mayor: Aaron Hawkins

The Dunedin City Council has been working on climate change since 2006, with early work focusing on climate change adaptation and an emphasis on mitigation in more recent years. 

Fossil Fuel Divestment

In 2014, the Dunedin City Council became one of the first councils in the world to divest its investment portfolio from fossil fuels – a step that has been since been taken by major cities like New York, Berlin and Oslo.

Zero Carbon 2030

In late 2019, the Dunedin City Council resolved to bring forward the city’s emission reduction targets by 20 years, aiming to achieve net neutrality (excluding biogenic methane) by 2030, putting emissions reduction at the top of the city’s agenda.

The Dunedin City Council is now working hard to align both its organisational frameworks and its investment priorities with this ambitious new target. Zero Carbon 2030 will be a clear focus for the city’s 2021-2031 Long Term Plan, building on existing investments in cycleways, pedestrian-friendly precincts, energy efficiency, environmental education and waste minimisation, and a new planning framework for the city that prioritises compact urban form.

Climate Resilience

Dunedin is also working to build its climate resilience. In particular, it has kicked off a significant engagement programme with the South Dunedin community. A densely populated, low-lying area of the city which has been identified as being at significant risk from the impacts of climate change. Through the engagement process, the Dunedin City Council will seek to meet with every community group in the area to build a shared understanding of the challenge at hand, and to start to understand the principals the community would like to see at the heart of its response.

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