NQCC is the voice for the environment in North Queensland. We are a grassroots community organisation that promotes and protects our region's natural environment through community action and political advocacy. Our vision is flourishing communities living in balance with a healthy natural environment.
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Paperbark April 2024
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As the humidity finally begins to ease off, it's hard to believe how fast the year is flying past!
April saw some pretty big wins for grassroots movements close to home, including the rejection of the controversial Chalumbin wind project in the wet tropics, tougher penalties for irresponsible dog owners, and anti-coal activist Murrawah Johnson winning the Goldman Environmental Prize. Regional Queenslanders are making big waves!
Here at NQCC, Luna has brought energy and creativity to her role as Community Campaigner, and organised her very first action on Monday morning! It was loads of fun, and there's plenty more coming up for the rest of the 12 days of action!
I hope you enjoy this edition of Paperbark. There really is something for everyone this month!
- Crystal, NQCC Coordinator
In this edition:
- Climate Action
- Rise Up! 12 Days of Action
- Energy Transition
- Building Renewables Well
- Webinar: Protecting nature during the rollout of renewable energy
- Recording: Why nuclear isn't the solution
- Reef and Water
- The Great Reef Census
- Presentation: Five Years of ReefClean
- NQCC News
- Green Drinks
- Townsville Community Alliance
- New WhatsApp group
- Other Opportunities
- WELA leadership intensive
- Volunteer with us!
Building Renewables to Benefit Nature and Communities
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Today the Queensland Conservation Council, alongside nine Queensland regional environmental and conservation groups, have united in support of a well-planned roll out of renewable energy.
The groups have put forward a five-point plan for getting the rollout of renewable energy right, pointing to the positive outcomes that the energy transformation can have for the environment, regional and First Nations communities if delivered well.
- Climate Action
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Upcoming events
See all eventsRise Up Townsville - Take a Stand at the Strand!
Friday, May 10, 2024 at 04:30 PM · 6 rsvpsThe Strand- Meet at Amphitheatre in North Ward, AustraliaRSVP
This year the Labor Government will decide whether to open the flood gates to 116 more coal and gas projects that will lock in decades more climate disasters for our communities. So far, the Albanese government has fundamentally failed in the number one test of climate leadership: saying NO to more coal and gas projects & reforming our environmental laws.
Join us at The Strand for our final action to wrap up the nationwide 12 days of action. We will be holding a photo/video session with colourful Climate Action Art and of course your banners and signs. Please wear vibrant colours, as you would for a fun day at the beach.
This is a family-friendly action: bring your friends and family and don’t forget sun protection. Join us for a cold drink or ice cream after!.
This action is the final action of three actions happening across Townsville from April 29 – May 10.
Green Drinks May
Thursday, May 16, 2024 at 06:00 PMGrill'd in Townsville, AustraliaRSVP
Join us from 6pm onwards on Thursday 16 May at Grill'd for food, fun and great conversation. We would like to give the stage to some awesome local organisations, who do such important work for the community. This week we will have a guest speaker, who has lots of exciting stories to share. Don't miss it!
Newcomers are always welcome to this monthly casual networking event for people who love our environment.
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