In supporting collaborative efforts as host and auspice for the Goulburn Murray Climate Alliance, council plays a key role in fostering regional collaboration to face the pressing challenge of climate change.
The GMCA has launched a new four-year partnership agreement for 2025-29, which brings together 15 local councils and agencies across the region to deliver joint projects that respond to the issue and build community resilience.
Recent national reports, including Australia’s first National Climate Risk Assessment, have highlighted the urgent need for practical, cost-effective action to protect communities from the risks of extreme weather, fires and floods.
Council says its approach is focused on delivering real savings and value for its residents, while building resilience for the future.
Over the past four years, the GMCA has delivered exceptional value for members, with every $1 contributed by councils attracting $6 in project funding through grants and partnerships.
One standout project has enabled council to switch to 100 per cent zero-carbon electricity through a joint purchasing arrangement with 50 other Victorian councils, reducing emissions and delivering direct financial savings of around $12,000.
Another community-focused project is the Goulburn Murray Solar Savers, which helps households and businesses access quotes from fully vetted providers for a wide range of expert-assessed energy efficiency products and services, including solar and battery systems, split-system, heating and cooling, induction cook tops and insulation.
Murrindindi Shire Council sustainability and assets portfolio councillor Sue Carpenter said council was proud to help drive this work.
“Climate change is an issue that no council can address alone,” Cr Carpenter said.
“By hosting the GMCA, we are helping to strengthen our region’s ability to work together, share knowledge, and deliver practical projects that benefit our communities and the environment.”
Among the 15 councils involved in the GMCA are Mitchell and Strathbogie shire councils, which partner with the other councils to deliver innovative, grant-funded projects across the partnership.
The GMCA is set to continue to support councils and communities to adapt to climate change and reduce emissions in the coming years.
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