This campaign seeks a declaraion of an emergency. A declaration mobilises government and community resources and funds that are not normally available and inspires the public to act for the common good. That's what we need now, to head off the coming climate emergency.

The Climate Protection Bill, drafted by Climate Action Coogee members between February and May 2007 and now endorsed by climate action groups and individuals around Australia, sets out 19 points to start phasing out fossil fuels and turning to sustainable, carbon-neutral alternatives, and redesign cities and lifestyles so ecological sustainability is central.

We believe Australia needs to take urgent steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and transition our economy to a low carbon future based on 100% renewable energy.

The year-long campaign to have the Sunshine Coast Council declare a climate emergency and take stronger and more urgent action, has achieved an important outcome. The Council unanimously passed a motion, put forward by Cr David law, at a general council meeting on 10 November 2021.

In this subcampaign of 350.org's council divestment campaign, CASES are targetting three eastern suburbs councils – Randwick, Waverley and Woollahra – who have a joint Sustainability programme.