Thank you @ArshtRock and @AtlanticCouncil for keeping the focus on how gender-responsive policies must be at the center of climate action. I had a wonderful conversation with Global Chief Heat Officer @leniomyrivili and SEWA Director Reema Nanavaty about what gender justice means in the face of climate impacts.
"The 1.5-degree limit is only possible if we ultimately stop burning all fossil fuels.
Not reduce.
Not abate.
Phaseout."
@UN Secretary General @antonioguterres | #COP28
We're proud to be a sustainable city 🔋♻️
From renewable neighbourhood batteries to reusing food waste, we're helping to tackle the climate emergency and create a better tomorrow.
Six bold ways we care for our environment every day: https://t.co/lEattbZ2JR
#WorldEnvironmentDay
Vale Father Bob, a beloved social justice advocate and Melbourne icon who made a considerable impact on our city.
He stood up for the underprivileged all his life, and will be sorely missed.
Powering a sustainable future 💡🌍
We recently transitioned the Jean McKendry Neighbourhood Centre in North Melbourne from gas to fully electric - with many more buildings to follow.
Find out more about our Climate Change Mitigation Strategy: https://t.co/MHQMkQ5Z4l
The scorching truth is that Melbourne is facing more heatwaves than ever before 🔥
Help us create a heat-safe city by sharing your health priorities and tips for staying cool. Have your say by 7 April: https://t.co/oIQYl1iVRu
#ClimateAction
Oh and sorry I forgot to do the hashtag a few times and also come see my show OK thanks and sleep tight over to you Scout Boxall ya legend #micf
https://t.co/nb14QWK2Db
The City of Melbourne stands behind the Yes campaign for the Constitutional Recognition of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voice to Parliament.
We are dedicated to truth-telling and reconciliation and support the Uluru Statement of the Heart in its entirety.
#Yes23
Melbourne, brace yourselves for a scorcher tomorrow 🌡️
Find hydration stations and cool spots in the city plus helpful tips to take care of yourself and loved ones 🗺️
Read more: https://t.co/EUPw6HbMlz
Do you have a project that would improve your community? We'd love to fund it! 🤗
Applications for our Inclusive Communities Grants are open until 20 March. Find out more: https://t.co/omdimuf80l
Summer may be over, but climate change is still heating things up 🔥
In Melbourne, we currently average 11 days above 35°C – but that's predicted to rise to 16 by 2050 😓
Check out our work with @ArshtRock towards making Melbourne a heat-safe city: https://t.co/k3DT4Ncfxq
Over the last 20 years, my city has completely changed. With urbanization and extreme heat, Freetown faces massive deforestation, global heating, and a widening inequality gap. Many women working in our markets are most exposed to extreme heat hazards ⤵️ https://t.co/xZorCxA8Ey
"You're sweating all the time," he said. "I'm often exhausted. I don't sleep well at all. I'm always dehydrated."
@milnekrista @SwelteringCity @ArshtRock @KBMcLeodFLA