Beyond Zero Emissions is an independent Australian research organisation developing detailed plans for how Australia can develop a zero-carbon economy.

Their most recent work includes the Million Jobs Plan and their Zero Carbon Communities platform.

In September 2020, Beyond Zero Emissions hosted an online Discussion Group to follow up on the ABC's Fight For Planet A: Our Climate Challenge

Their star-studded speakers list included comedian and documentary producer Craig Reucassel (who made Fight For Planet A) alongside film maker Damon Gameau, writer/director of the movie 2040: Join the REGENERATION

Also on the panel were: Jess Pangyres – land use solutions expert Imogen Jubb – BZE’s Zero Carbon Communities Manager Aimee Mehan – Hunter Entrepreneur and Climate Leader

ResourcesFind out what your local government issues are at: https://snapshotclimate.com.au/ (which comes with share options so you can engage with your council).

Join (or start) climate action in your community with the help of BZE’s Zero Carbon Communities Guide https://bze.org.au/zero-carbon-communities/zero-carbon-communities-guide/

Explore the BZE Million Jobs Plan: https://millionjobs.org.au/

What’s Your 2040? offers resources for activating your own REGENERATION plan: https://whatsyour2040.com/activate-your-plan/

Tools from Fight for Planet A: https://www.goodforthehood.com.au/toolkits-and-resources/abc-fight-for-planet-a-toolkit/

And you can watch the full recording of the webinar here: https://vimeo.com/455657185

The innovation skills courses mentioned are:https://www.coursera.org/learn/design-strategy https://www.marsdd.com/e101-registration 

Credits

Leigh Baker - Edit/Adaptation - find her at balance3.com.au

Tom Day - Intro music - Flemington