Shane Delphine and Meredith Kefford are making strides in Yarra’s climate action journey through their enthusiastic leadership with Yarra Climate Action Now (YCAN).  

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Yarra City Council is developing the next Climate Emergency Plan which will underpin our response to the climate crisis in the years to come and ramp up our ambition.

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Yarra City Council launches a new safety campaign targeting younger users with 3 key safety behaviours.

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Yarra City Council are delivering additional electric vehicle charging infrastructure at Collingwood Town Hall and Richmond offices.

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Since the completion of the Community Skills for Climate Action program, participants have held 28 events, engaged with 1,853 people and volunteered 1444 hours.

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Yarra City Council has been recognised as a winner at the Cities Power Partnership’s fifth annual national Climate Awards, in the Collaboration category.

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Yarra City Council is making progress towards its target of achieving 21.25% tree canopy coverage across the municipality by 2040.

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Earlier this year, Yarra City Council asked the community to share their perceptions and attitudes towards neighbourhood batteries. We’re now undertaking a second round of engagement which will deliver a deeper dive into the community’s views on potential locations for future batteries in Yarra.

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Over the last year, Yarra City Council has supported 25 local climate, environment and sustainability projects totalling $110,000 in funding as part of its community grants program.

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Join our free online 12-week Food Waste Challenge to reduce avoidable food waste at home, save money and enter the prize draw.

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In March, the Victorian Government extended its e-scooter trial for six months and made the decision to legalise private e-scooters. Yarra City Council is one of four councils participating in the trial.

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Yarra City Council is proudly working with over 60 councils across Australia this month to launch the Electrify Everything campaign.

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Yarra City Council is investigating the feasibility of more neighbourhood batteries across Yarra.

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Yarra City Council has retained its certification as a carbon-neutral organisation through the Australian Government’s Climate Active program.

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Whether it’s food scraps, clothing or plastic, there’s a way to reduce, reimagine and recycle it all. 

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Yarra City Council is working to address the climate emergency through new upgrades to Richmond Multicultural Children’s Centre.

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We'd like to hear about your experience with solar or electric appliances to help us create a 100% Renewable Yarra.

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Take our survey to let us know what you thought of our Take Climate Action events and resources over the past year.

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An innovative new pavement project will help to protect waterways in Yarra. The initiative is supported by Sustainability Victoria’s Sustainable Infrastructure Fund, in partnership with the University of Melbourne.

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An innovative stormwater harvesting system in Carlton North will provide an alternative water source for Curtain Square.

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