The North East Regional Sustainability Alliance (NERSA) is a network of community sustainability groups which acts collaboratively with communities, agencies and organisations across the region to: ‘promote sustainability across North East Victoria by acting as a hub for coordination and collaboration between community groups and others with focus on sustainability in our region and nationally.’
The North East has a unique capacity to provide sustainable solutions because of our endowments in:
Natural resources, water and biodiversity;
Renewable energy sources;
Productive food systems; and
Adaptive and innovative communities.
Our key directions:
Act as a catalyst for sustainability action by bringing together the community and linking with and building on efforts of existing environmental groups.
Raise awareness of climate change, its effects and mitigation.
Positive advocacy for change.
Move toward renewable energy sources.
Promote sustainable living by encouraging the use of sustainable goods and services and reducing consumption.
Ensure natural resource management that protects and enhances our water, soils, minerals, landscapes and biodiversity.
Develop sustainable food systems.
Provide a forum for discussing opportunities and challenge.