Our Purpose 

The Climate Council is independent, evidence-led and powered by passionate people like you! Thousands of Australians got together in 2013 to crowdfund us into existence as Australia’s own independent climate organisation. We’ve been fearlessly advocating for the climate solutions Australia needs ever since.

In partnership with our incredible community, we are:

  • Shaping the national conversation 
  • Putting climate change at the top of the political agenda
  • Calling out mis- and dis-information
  • Advocating for evidence-based solutions
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Our Vision

Australia has acted decisively, protecting the people and places we love from the worst
impacts of the climate crisis.

Our Mission

We are a courageous catalyst propelling Australia toward bold, effective action to slash
our climate pollution and contribute positively to global action.

Our Goal

In 10 years, Australia will be powered by the sun and wind, with clean energy flowing through our homes, cars, industries and communities. We’ll be leading the world in climate action, building a fair, thriving green economy and leaving fossil fuels behind. Together, we’ll be safer, stronger, and proud of the country we’re shaping for the future.

How we achieve change 

  1. Necessary pre-conditions: We provide accessible and reliable information. We work with trusted voices. We build public support with persuasive communications.
  2. Good decision making: We hold decision makers accountable. We build consensus with stakeholders. We enable good decisions that lead to genuine and sustained cuts to climate pollution, and prevent poor decisions that worsen or hamper our efforts.
  3. Profiling and socialising: We profile and celebrate good decisions, so the benefits and outcomes are widely known and well understood.    
  4. Replication and scale: We compel and inspire others to act, so that momentum builds and good decisions are replicated and scaled up.

Together, we’re powerful

Spokespeople

Meet the experts who speak with authority on climate impacts and solutions, including scientists, economists, health professionals and experts in business, energy, policy and emergency management.