A Forum for Local Government, Greenhouse Alliances and their partners.

Towards Zero Net Emissions for the NAGA Region (TZNE) responds to the urgent need to reduce greenhouse emissions by providing for the first time in Australia, a comprehensive and evidence-based regional direction for carbon mitigation to 2020.

Towards Zero Net Emissions builds on existing collaboration, outlines a clear role for councils with benefits for all members from a relatively small investment. 

The Northern Alliance for Greenhouse Action (NAGA) comprises 9 councils in the northern metropolitan area of Melbourne and the Moreland Energy Foundation. Together they represent approximately 25% of Melbourne's population. 

Mike Hill, Chair Victorian Local Sustainability Advisory Committee, will facilitate the day. NAGA's project team and consultants Arup will outline the pathway Towards Zero Net Emissions for the NAGA Region.

This forum has been developed in partnership with the Central Victorian Greenhouse Alliance. Discussion of local implications will be a key part of the forum.

Who should attend?

Greenhouse Alliance members and partners

Councillors and leadership teams, officers with involvement in sustainability, carbon accounting, planning, ESD, transport, economic development

Program:

Regional emissions profile and plan (Arup)

Community Energy Consumption Data – where are we at?

Regional collaboration - what do we know, what can we learn?

Future Opportunities: the role for councils and regional alliances in addressing climate change

Lunch will be provided following the forum

Towards Zero Net Emissions for the NAGA region is supported by the Victorian Local Sustainability Accord. This is the second of two forums to share the findings and explore regional approaches. A Melbourne forum will be held on July 10^th hosted by the City of Manningham.