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Gippsland’s Climate is Changing

Gippsland has experienced the impacts of climate change that have posed risks to people, animals, and our beautiful environment. We have suffered extreme weather events including heatwaves, storms, floods, draughts, and fire events that have threatened communities, agriculture, and industry. Our coastal communities are facing inundation, erosion, and sea level rise. We must act now to avoid the worst climate change scenarios predicted.  We can adapt the way we live. We can make a difference, if we work together! Driving climate action – Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water

Australia’s National Climate Risk Assessment paints a sobering picture as it confirms that climate change is generating multiple and intensifying risks. Without rapid action, these risks will compound and impact every community.”  GCCN Chair

Nuclear Free Gippsland

GCCN Position Statement on Nuclear Power 

We do not consider nuclear energy a viable option for Gippsland. Australia boasts abundant renewable energy resources, being the sunniest continent in the world and among the windiest making renewable energy abundant and affordable. According to AEMO and CSIRO, nuclear generation is significantly more expensive, and the lengthy design and construction time means it will be too slow to effectively replace retiring coal-fired power plants and meet our international obligations for climate mitigation.

Featured Initiatives

Gippsland New Energy Conference

Gippsland Performing Arts Centre Traralgon: gnec.com.au

From global experts to local leaders, GNEC is where the region’s renewable energy future takes centre stage.

Gippsland New Energy

Gippsland New Energy Portal

gippslandnewenergy.com.au

Gippsland New Energy Portal is your go-to online resource for up-to-date information about renewable energy in Gippsland.

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Who We Are

We are a Gippsland wide not-for-profit Company Limited by Guarantee and Registered Charity focused on connecting and collaborating with local communities, businesses, and government organisations around climate change awareness and solutions.

Our Vision

Gippsland is carbon neutral by 2040 with thriving communities, new industries, a resilient economy, healthy habitats, and sustainably managed resources.

Our Challenge

Is to engage with our community about the real and present threat of climate change, promote the transition to renewable energy, and generate hope by delivering climate-positive initiatives.

UN Sustainable Development Goals

The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, adopted by all United Nations Member States in 2015, provides a shared blueprint for peace and prosperity for people and the planet, now and into the future. At its heart are the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are an urgent call for action by all countries – developed and developing – in a global partnership. GCCN is focusing on:

Strategic Goals UN

We support the Sustainable Development Goals

Delivering Climate-positive Initiatives

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