To get to net zero, policymakers need to listen to communities. Here’s what they can learn from places like Geelong

<https://theconversation.com/to-get-to-net-zero-policymakers-need-to-listen-to-communities-heres-what-they-can-learn-from-places-like-geelong-205122>

"While the federal government was announcing its flagship Net Zero Authority,
in the Victorian city of Geelong hundreds of people – including community
groups, unions, faith organisations and business representatives – were
preparing an announcement of their own this week.

Over the past six months Geelong has hosted one of Australia’s largest ever
local “listening campaigns” relating to the climate transition. It’s part of
the University of Sydney’s Real Deal for Australia project. The aim is to give
local communities a real say in the changes they’re facing.

A report on actions to be taken, based on community feedback, was launched on
May 10.

So what can this policymaking experiment teach the Net Zero Authority about how
to plan Australia’s climate transition?"

Cheers,
       *** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net               Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/                 Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/            Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/               Manager, Serious Cybernetics