With our summers getting hotter and harder to cope with for many of us, it's more important than ever that we find ways to cool down our streets, so all of us can go about our lives and get around our suburbs without feeling overwhelmed by the heat. This 'cool walk' around Parramatta will enable attendees to learn more about how urban heat is exacerbated in western Sydney suburbs. During the walk, which will take no longer than 30 minutes, we will be mapping the 'hot spots' that you want to see changed and the 'cool spots' you'd like to see more of.

2:00 PM - Opening Remarks (20 min) ● Pre-recorded Message: Prof. Tim Lenton (UK) – The Importance of Hope in Climate Messaging ● Live Speakers: ○ Liz Courtney – Internationally award winning documentary director on the Role of Film in Communicating Climate Solutions ○ Lisa Cliff – BFA – Purpose of the Workshop + MI2025 Comms Campaign ○ Blair Palese – The Power of Media in Climate Action ○ Youth Filmmaker – Inspiration & Call to Action Workshop Structure: 2:20 PM - Team Formation & Theme Selection (20 min) ● Participants assigned to small groups, each led by an experienced mentor/table lead (filmmakers, climate communicators, youth leaders). ● Teams choose a core theme for their short film, such as: ○ Future Voices & Australia’s Climate Ambition (1.5°C Policy Alignment) ○ Community & Business Leaders Creating a Clean Economy ○ Oceans & Nature ○ Antarctica & Climate Tipping Points ● Groups map out their message on brown paper boards and sticky notes. 2:40 PM - Storyboarding & Script Development (30 min) ● Facilitators guide teams through crafting compelling narratives. ● Participants develop a beginning, middle, and end structure for their videos. ● Emphasis on storytelling techniques: positive framing, humour, call-to-action messages. 3:10 PM - Filming (1.5 hours) ● Teams split up to film around UTS using mobile phones or available camera gear. ● Participants assign roles: director, camera operator, script supervisor, on-camera talent, editor. 4:40 PM - Editing & Compilation (1 hour) ● Teams return to the Balcony Room to refine their videos. ● Editing stations available (iMovie, Clip Magic, or other accessible software). ● Option to overlay Mission 2025 branded campaign assets and messaging. 6:00 PM - Pizza & Networking (1 hour) ● Videos submitted and break for refreshments Thursday/Friday afternoon - Showcase & Wrap-Up (Friday Afternoon) ● Videos screened publicly on UTS digital platforms from Thursday-Saturday. ● Liz Courtney and BFA to lead a short discussion on the key takeaways and impact of the videos.

Australia has the resources and workforce to become a renewable superpower, securing a prosperous future. By setting a strong emissions reduction target, the government can build investor confidence, driving capital into clean energy industries and creating thousands of jobs, at a time when other markets are pulling back from their climate commitments. Join us to: • hear about IGCC's campaign supporting a strong emissions reduction target • explore new energy solutions for a climate-ready economy • learn how investors are communicating the benefits of the clean energy transition

Join us for an exciting ideation event where young changemakers will explore how everyday actions are deeply connected to climate change and the health of our ocean. Ocean Youth in Action: Creating Tangible Solutions for a Safe Climate will introduce participants to systems thinking methodologies, empowering them to map out the ripple effects of their choices and develop impactful, scalable solutions for reducing carbon footprints—both personally and within their communities. Through this interactive workshop and with expert guidance, participants will: 🌍 Unpack some of the systems that drive climate change and ocean health 💡 Identify leverage points where small changes can create big impacts 🤝 Collaborate with peers to design innovative solutions for sustainable living 📣 Develop strategies to influence their schools, families, and broader communities to adopt positive actions By the end of the event, participants will have crafted actionable solutions that not only reduce individual carbon impact but also inspire collective action toward a safe climate future. Let’s reimagine what’s possible together and take bold steps for our ocean and planet!

This panel will explore how COP31 can set new global standards for governance integrity, sponsorship transparency, and inclusive leadership. Attendees will hear from leading experts on ensuring a fossil-free, solutions-driven COP, engage in live audience polling, and contribute to shaping a credible, ambitious climate summit. Expect dynamic discussions on corporate accountability, real economy leadership, and strategies for phasing out fossil fuel influence at COP31.

This event will be held in a public venue in or around Mona Vale. Attendees will be seated around a table for 15 to 25 people. Typically two or three members of the Go Solar Mackellar team will outline their experiences with installing solar / batteries. We then ask attendees to outline their situation and make suggestions as we go along. After everyone has had an opportunity to talk, there is a general discussion and if time we will normally demonstrate how to use Solar Quotes to start the process.

Using Solar Energy to achieve carbon zero is proved to be an effective way, especially in Australia. Added the increasing cost of electricity, this event shows how households and commercial can have easy to install solution to achieve reduction in both cost of living and carbon emission.

‘More than Human Ministries’ is a speculative role-play activity for imagining new forms of governance. Current government structures are responsible for departments and portfolios that often lead to siloed thinking and inaction. This event asks: what kinds of alternative ministries, values and regenerative policies might better address the interconnected nature of the global social and ecologies challenges? Participants adopt roles as humans and more-than-human entities in alternative future scenarios. The aim of the activity is to imagine a regenerative future for all beings in an interconnected society. The session invites participants to collaboratively and critically reflect on existing forms of government, challenge established conventions, and suspend disbelief and devise proposals that inspires new ways of thinking, governing and living. Engaging in a more-than-human perspective invites participants to represent other ecological actors, not just focusing on humans. It encourages life-centred thinking and creativity, going beyond anthropocentric approaches that underpin our current crises. ‘More-than-human personas’ are used as a method to represent and communicate the perspectives of more-than-human entities and support participants to consider alternative perspectives. This session seeks to encourage us all to be more hopeful, radical, critical, empathetic, and collaborative while considering both human and wider social and ecological wellbeing. This session will run for approximately 2hrs. It will involve: - An activity briefing and experiential future scene-setting (e.g. a 2050 scenario in which the activity takes place) - Collaborating with other participants in small groups - Speculative world-building, using more-than-human personas to support creative reimagining of alternative governance, values and ways of living - An 'assembly of future ministries' to share and deliberate upon proposals for a more sustainable and just future. - Ending with a debriefing and reflections on the experience and thoughts for possible climate action

Am I allowed to do this? I'd like to promise $500 to anyone who attends, and doesn't learn at least one thing that changes the way they think about Australia, forever. (For most people, I guarantee a good handful of facts you didn't know before). Ad Long (creator) and Laura Wells (host) will introduce Cool the Country, a series of 4 short videos that examine the impact of the Heat Engine of Australia, and then look step by step at a number of simple, proven actions that Australia could take to make a huge arid region wetter, greener and cooler (without waiting for the world to act). It'll cost money, but repay every dollar over and over, forever.

Wether you are a parent, child, scientist, house cat or spider, we’re all in this hot climate mess together. Come join us for an evening of stories told with big, beautiful pictures, stories about confronting climate change, about depression and hope, about disaster and forging ahead. Hear about invasions of Upside Down Jellyfish, about raising children and facing fears, about post-apocalyptic futures, and what it’s like to be a human in this weird, fragile, wonderful world. Read To Me is an artist-run project that puts the illustrated stories in front of live audiences. In this special edition of Read To Me, you will hear from scientists, researchers, cartoonists and illustrators, all of whom are grappling with climate change in various ways. It’ll be fun, it’ll be sad, it’ll be silly, serious, heart breaking and wonderful.

The fashion industry is one of the largest polluters on the planet, producing between 2-8% of global carbon emissions, and these emissions are expected to double by 2030 unless action is taken to change the prevailing production processes and business model. It is also one of the most wasteful industries with approximately 30% of the garments made each year never being sold and according to Earth.org, 92 million tons of garments and textile waste end up in landfill annually; that equates to a dump truck full of clothing going into landfill every second. The road to redemption and renewal for the fashion industry is a challenging one. However, one thing is clear. To successfully transition from the current broken system circularity must become a foundational principle. Two key approaches at the forefront of the fashion industry's transition to a circular future are Extended Producer Responsibility (a policy approach that makes producers responsible for their products along the entire lifecycle, including at the post-consumer stage) and Digital Product Passports (a technology designed to collect and share data about a product and its supply chain across the entire value chain). The CAW Sydney x FA.C.T event will demystify Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR), showing brands how to prepare for regulatory shifts while unlocking new opportunities in rental, resale, repair, and recycling. With upcoming legislation in the EU and growing pressure in Australia, the time to act is now. What you’ll learn: ✅ What DPPs are and why they matter for fashion brands ✅ How rental, resale, repair & recycling connect to the DPP roadmap ✅ How brands can prepare for EPR legislation before it’s mandatory ✅ What tools and technologies will help brands future-proof their supply chain Meet Our Panelists: 🔹 Ainsley Simpson – CEO, Seamless As the CEO of Seamless, Australia’s national clothing stewardship scheme, Ainsley is leading the charge in developing industry-wide solutions for clothing circularity. Her expertise lies in policy, infrastructure, and industry collaboration—helping brands navigate EPR regulations, waste reduction, and circular economy initiatives. 🔹 Anne-Marie Cheney – Senior Manager, eBay With deep expertise in resale, compliance, and sustainability, Anne-Marie plays a key role in shaping eBay’s global circular commerce strategy. She brings valuable insights into how brands can prepare for Digital Product Passports (DPPs) and Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) while unlocking the potential of the secondhand economy. 🔹 Shanya Suppasiritad – CEO, Rntr As a leader in fashion rental and circular business models, Shanya helps brands extend the life of their garments through rental and subscription models. At Rntr., she works with brands to integrate tech-driven solutions that support product traceability, sustainability, and consumer engagement—all crucial for the future of DPPs. 🔹 Paul Riley – CEO, Samsara Eco Paul is at the forefront of circular recycling technology, leading Samsara Eco’s mission to create infinite plastic and textile recycling solutions. His work focuses on how advanced recycling and material recovery fit into the DPP framework, ensuring that fashion brands can meet future EPR requirements while closing the loop on waste. 🔹 Pete Smit, CEO, Style Atlas A driving force behind Style Atlas’ mission to empower brands through technology, Pete specializes in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions that help brands track materials, streamline compliance, and scale circularity initiatives. With Digital Product Passports and EPR on the horizon, Pete will share insights on how brands can integrate these frameworks into their existing systems

The Government of Australia attempted to reform environmental legislation, and this included the establishment of a nature repair market. While the nascent market is not without limitations, critical space was created for an important conversation about nature, how we value it, and ultimately, our relationship with it. If we risk losing the momentum created in the burgeoning Nature Positive agenda, how can we leverage and extend it? What would a ‘good’ nature market look like? What are the barriers that would have to be lifted? And what can each of us do to bring a nature positive future closer? This event will explore those questions and more. We have put together a great panel with policy experts, indigenous groups and NGOs. The discussion will be facilitated by Amanda Keogh.

The future of climate leadership goes beyond carbon reduction. This session explores why protecting nature is vital for long-term business resilience and climate goals. Discover the intersection of nature and climate, with pathways to a nature-positive approach through practical frameworks. We’ll cover TNFD, SBTN, and Accounting for Nature, showing how integrating nature into corporate strategy can mitigate risks, engage stakeholders, and unlock opportunities.

The workshop will cover the key metrics required for the reporting, the value of a Gap Analysis to assess current alignment and peer review, key GHG emissions reporting errors and how these can be overcome, climate scenario analysis for transition risk and physical risk, and net zero target setting. The workshop will outline practical steps corporates can take and S&P Global tools and solutions to assist in your journey. Finally, we will consider how climate reporting can provide insights to drive positive business outcomes beyond just a compliance exercise. Agenda: Registration: 3pm Workshop start: 3:30pm Workshop end: 5:00pm

We need to roll out solar, wind, batteries and transmission more widely across NSW - but how can we do this sensitively, respecting nature and the communities that are closest? Eve Altman, Clean Energy Campaigner for the Nature Conservation Council of NSW, has been talking with those on the frontlines about how to do it right. Climate in the Pub is a series of talks by excellent speakers in a welcoming social setting. Join us from 6.30 for a 7pm start.

From net-zero pledges to "sustainable" developments, cities are making big claims—but are they delivering? This session unpacks the gap between policy and impact in city planning and management. Through expert insights and real-world examples, we'll explore how governance, infrastructure, and finance can align for real climate action. Because when it comes to sustainability, All Bits Count—and it's time to make every policy and project truly matter.

Join some of the leading thinkers and practitioners as they share their work to turn Waste into Resources. What was one thrown away is increasingly being rethought by entrepreneurs and visionaries who are creating companies and entire industries that will be needed to decarbonise the atmosphere and deliver a bright future for all.

Join us to explore how we’ll design, build and live in the cities of 2050. Led by A/Prof HY William Chan, the forum features the UTS ‘Sustainable Sydney 2050’ student exhibition, expert keynotes on green infrastructure, net zero strategies and SDG-driven cities action. Engage with citymakers, explore innovative architecture and design solutions, and participate in networking focused on sustainable urban development and Pacific partnerships towards the UN COP31.

12 Months in ESG: Get started with sustainability and create business value from Year 1 Creating value with sustainability - A roadmap and case study For small and medium businesses, delivering quantifiable, tangible value from sustainability initiatives in the first 12 months can set the foundations for long-term success, and justify the initial investment. While implementing an ESG program is a strategic, long-term commitment, it doesn’t mean you can’t realise significant benefits early on. In this webinar, we will share the exact roadmap that helped boost.ai, a leading SaaS company, start their ESG journey. From not knowing where to start, to developing a clear plan, making measurable progress and gaining recognition from their key stakeholders, discover how they delivered real results in just 12 months. What You’ll Learn: Four building blocks: The proven methodology for becoming an authentic sustainable brand – Strategic Differentiation, Progress, Evidence and Communication. Quarterly actions: How to create each of the four building blocks in your business, quarter by quarter, starting now. How boost.ai did it: Hear how a leading chatbot company got off to a flying start with ESG in 12 months. What they achieved, how long it took, who was involved, the challenges they faced, successes they celebrated, and how sustainability is driving business value. Special Guest :Malin Jelsgaard, Senior Program Manager, boost.ai With a background in security and service management, Malin has been with boost.ai since 2018, leading the company’s sustainability and ESG initiative, which now includes a commitment to SBTi, since its launch in late 2023. About boost.ai boost.ai delivers AI that enables the world’s biggest and most regulated brands across financial services, insurance, and telco to deliver outstanding customer experiences. Don’t miss this rare chance to learn from a SaaS company working with ESG. Who Should Attend? This webinar is perfect for: Companies up to 250 employees in size that want to integrate sustainability strategically into their business Senior business leaders who will be responsible for making ESG a success Anyone interested in becoming part of the solution and positioning their company as an authentic, sustainable leader

In alignment with Climate Action Week Sydney, this event will explore how businesses can reduce emissions and tackle climate change through smarter waste management. We will showcase how an AI-driven platform optimises waste processes, empowering businesses to adopt circular economy principles and minimise their environmental footprint. Industry leaders will share the current challenges businesses face in complying with waste management regulations and how tech solutions with data-driven approaches can support in reducing waste.