Climate change 101: What is climate change and why should I care?
What does it actually mean and why should not-for-profit organisations care?
Not-for-profit Net-Zero Heroes
Tackling climate change
Understanding, preparing for and adapting to climate change.
Floods, droughts, heatwaves, supply chain disruption, mass population shifts – these are no longer things we have to prepare for but things we are now experiencing.
Climate change is a serious governance issue for Australian not-for-profits. It affects everything from workforce planning to funding to the safety of people and physical properties. It has to be understood, planned for, responded to. Community leaders have a responsibility to ensure their organisations are ready.
This ICDA mini-site is designed to help you understand, prepare for and adapt to climate change, and act now to cut your own greenhouse gas emissions.
Key help sheets to explore
Electric cars
Should your not-for-profit switch to an EV (electric vehicle) fleet? This help sheet will give you…
Going green with 100% green electricity
Switching to 100% green electricity is one of the easiest ways to help your organisation become…
Solar panels
Are solar panels right for your organisation? Here’s what you need to know to help you decide.
Glossary of green terms
Don’t know your STC from your PHEV? Get confused by kW and kWh? Don’t worry, this no-nonsense green…
Choosing energy-efficient appliances
Choosing energy-efficient appliances is an easy and effective way for an organisation to reduce its…
Community batteries 101
Community batteries are all the rage at the moment. The Australian Government has committed to…
Battery storage systems
Adding a battery to your solar system is a great way to maximise your use of the solar energy you…
Training on offer
Climate Change Resilience Compact Course: tools to help you develop a "Climate Change Action Plan"
Tools to help you develop a Climate Change Action Plan to protect environmentally sensitive land and assets and manage risk and resource allocation.
Climate Action Diploma of Governance Scholarships
Climate change is the defining issue of our times. To achieve meaningful action on climate change, we need advocates who are fearless, skilled, knowledgeable and connected. The Climate action round of the Our Community diversity scholarships has been created to equip advocates for climate change action with the skills, knowledge, experience and connections they need to lead.
Learn more about the scholarships.
Submissions close at midnight 31 December 2023 (AEDT).
