Climate Action Summit 2012

Press Coverage of Friday Nights Forum

yoeyaccount — Mon, 14 May 2012 11:37:33 +0000

Sydney City News covered the Friday Night Forum. Read what they had to say here.

Books Available

yoeyaccount — Wed, 02 May 2012 05:01:16 +0000

During the Summit Syd Smith, a consultant with the School of Education, presented a workshop on ‘Educating about Sustainability and Climate Change’. Syd is also the co-author of the Macmillan Masterclass: Teaching for Sustainability – Inquiry, values and actions across the curriculum. If you would like to purchase this book please click here.

Author and environmental scientist, Haydn Washington, presented the workshop, ‘Rebutting the Climate Change Deniers’. Haydn’s book, “Climate Change Denial: Heads in the Sand” is also available to purchase, just click on the link here.

CANA conference

Mel Barnes — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 23:34:23 +0000

If you are coming to Sydney for the Summit you may consider staying for the Climate Action Network Australia conference on 7 and 8 May. You need to be part of a member organisation to be able to attend.

Please see http://cana.net.au for more information.

Travelling to Parramatta campus

Mel Barnes — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 00:18:51 +0000

Please click here to see options on how to walk, ride, or catch public transport to the Climate Summit.

There will be free parking on Saturday at the university for those attending the summit.

Please park and then collect a permit from the registration desk.

Please bring a cup

Mel Barnes — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 07:39:20 +0000

We want to be as sustainable as possible during the summit so we ask you to bring a cup with you and keep it for the whole time you are at the Summit. You will be able to make yourself a cup of tea or coffee, or fill it with water from the drinking fountain.

If you forget your cup we will have a few spares and you will be able to borrow one and return it at the end of the summit.

Travel Subsidies

yoeyaccount — Wed, 11 Apr 2012 05:46:10 +0000

Would you like to come to the Summit but can’t afford to come? Send an email stating why you should be supported. Some reasons could be that you are too financially pressed to afford the travel but you are keen to participate and you will be endorsed by your CAG. Another reason could be that you have a long distance to travel which makes travel very expensive.

To apply send an email to climateactionsummit@gmail.com and we will consider your application. You may get part funding or full funding depending on how many applications are received and how needy they are. Get in quickly so we can take advantage of cheaper flights and so you don’t miss out. The final date for requests is Monday 16th April.

Where to stay and how to get here

Mel Barnes — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 05:31:22 +0000

For a list of accommodation options to stay during the summit, please click here: Accommodation Summit 2012

You can also stay at the University in a single or twin room. Please book here: http://www.uwsvillage.com.au/the-village/short-stays.html

Alternatively, there is billeting available if you want to stay somewhere for free. Please email us at climateactionsummit@gmail.com

For information about how to get to the University of Western Sydney from where you are staying, click here: Transport options

Why should I come to this summit?

Mel Barnes — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 05:01:01 +0000

Everybody welcome – Register Today!

Image by Greenpeace Australia Pacific

Because you will be able to talk to scientists, academics and many leading Australian climate campaigners, and to:

Help build a movement that can win a safe climate
Understand more about climate change such as how unseasonal cold weather can fit the model of global warming
Hear informed positions on what Australia should be doing – including international perspectives
Discuss a range of approaches to action with experts and participate in workshop groups
Meet like-minded people from around the country to discuss ideas and to learn from each other
Learn how climate change will affect our children’s future, unless we act now.

Meet scientists and academics like:

University of Western Sydney Executive Director Sustainability Prof Geoff Scott
Climate Change Commissioner Prof Lesley Hughes
Macquarie University Prof Ann Henderson-Sellers – Department of Environment and Geography-Environmental Science.

Come and find out how to shift public opinion about climate change, how it will affect you in this critical decade and learn about what action Australia must take.

Enjoy comedian Rod Quantock giving us his hilarious summary of the current state of Australian climate politics at Saturday night’s dinner.

RSVP on facebook at http://www.facebook.com/events/343760925654605/

Paying by Cheque or Direct Deposit

yoeyaccount — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:10:46 +0000

Unfortunately the Summit booking system does not accept cheques. If you would like to pay by cheque please email Annie at anniphil@bigpond.com and she will send you details about where to post your cheque.

If you are paying by direct deposit please remember to ensure your name appears next to the transfer details so we can match your payment correctly.

Volunteering

yoeyaccount — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 11:07:36 +0000

If you would like to be a Volunteer for a day or for the weekend we would love to hear from you. Please contact Antony at antony.lewis@gmail.com. There are a variety of roles available and you will be working alongside a friendly team of like minded people.