Declarations and agreements

The ACT has agreed to address climate change:

  • COP26 declaration: The ACT signed the declaration to accelerate transition to 100% zero emissions vehicles.
  • Climate Emergency Declaration: In May 2019, the ACT joined many other cities, states and territories around the world to declare a state of climate emergency. This acknowledges the need for urgent action across all levels of government.
  • Climate Leadership Declaration: Several Australian states and territories have agreed to work together, share knowledge and support effective action on climate change.
  • Under 2 Zero Emissions Vehicle Challenge: Leaders have committed to progress towards a clean transport future by showing the automotive industry the full scale of demand for electric vehicles.
  • Birmingham Declaration on Zero Emissions Vehicles: A commitment to transitioning to low emissions vehicles.
  • E-mobility Declaration: A commitment to sustainable transport and development of e-mobility.
  • Carbon Zero Cities Declaration: A declaration to increase the climate change ambition of mid-sized cities.
  • Under 2 Memorandum of Understanding: A commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions to a level consistent with keeping global warming to less than 2°C.
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Acknowledgement of Country

We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as traditional custodians of the ACT and recognise any other people or families with connection to the lands of the ACT and region. We acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of this city and this region.