A Better world through education, unity and action

Australians are in the unfortunate position of witnessing first-hand what climate change is doing to our homes and natural environment. If we continue with ‘business as usual’ we are condemning our children and children around the world to a future with more severe and devastating storms, food shortages as plants and animals fail to adapt at the rate of change, and increased war as countries fight for survival.

We need to act – and invest in the future

We can’t just build bunkers or fireproof air-conditioned homes. We all need to act immediately to reduce our emissions and encourage everyone to do the same. Australians are some of the largest carbon emitters on the planet, each generating 16.9 tonnes of CO2 in 2017, on average. We need to drastically reduce our CO2 emissions. Sounds impossible… but not if we change our behaviour and significantly reduce our reliance on fossil fuels. 

It might at first be more expensive, but it’s an investment in our children’s future, rather than a cost. How many of us volunteer at schools, fundraise or pay more to provide our children with a better education for that future? What is the point if we do nothing towards safeguarding their homes and environment? 

Taking charge and acting saves our environment and grows new jobs

We have hope and a pathway to both economic and environmental prosperity if we unite and act in a pragmatic but urgent fashion. Each of us can contribute towards reducing our carbon emissions as well as educating others with real facts not fake news. Personally, professionally and nationally, we must invest in our future to reduce the enormous future costs of doing nothing.

Australia is a world-leader in solar power and has plenty of land and sun it can harness to reduce our emissions. We have abundant supplies of rare earths, lithium and uranium which we export to provide low-carbon power and transport for other countries around the world. We can build low-carbon power and transport, with community will and government providing the necessary legislation, policies and infrastructure. We are innovative and can build new industries and jobs providing low-carbon products and services to the world.

We need to educate others, unite and act now. Not forget about our bushfire disaster when it rains and complain about the price increase on fruit and vegetables.

The more I educate myself, the more my commitment to action grows

To do my part, I am making  emissions reduction my focus in the decisions I make each day including;

·        switching my energy source to renewable power

·        significantly reducing the amount of plastics, water and other resources I use

·        encouraging and offering to support our local primary/high school to install solar power 

·        investigating how to move my super to an ethical super fund.

On the business side, I have been working with like-minded professionals (concerned for our future) who have reached out to me after my last insight ‘What does the future hold?’ and started a movement called Climate Action Australia. We’re thinking globally, acting locally because inaction is costly and deadly. Together, we amplify our voice and impact.

Our Vision is ‘Taking immediate action on climate change to keep Australia safe.’

Our Mission articulated on our new website is to;

·        Educate – We are an aggregated source of trusted information about climate change and how to reduce carbon emissions, including by funding and adopting innovative technology, especially in an Australian context.

·        Unite – We lobby Australian government, industry and the community with the power of many voices and a clear message: to make climate action their top priority.

·        Act – We move quickly and effectively to reduce carbon emissions at home, at work, in our local communities and nationally.

Be part of the change

Visit our website, Join Climate Action Australia and let me know how you would like to be involved and contribute (write opinion pieces, share reports, tools or latest information, provide feedback and connections or provide funding/sponsorship).