Queensland Climate Movement

This workshop provided a critical and robust perspective on the possibilities and limits of so-called clean coal technology. An excerpt from a paper on the issues of geosequestration is provided here to stimulate further discussion.

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This workshop was conducted by Graeme Taylor, based on his book “Evolution’s Edge: The Coming Collapse and Transformation of Our World” (New Society Publishers, 2008). Some of the ideas presented in Graeme’s model for creating a sustainable future are captured in this excerpt.

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This workshop considered the Queensland Water Commission’s recent Target 140 campaign as an exemplar of a social marketing approach to reducing consumption, in this case water. Participants distilled the lessons from the Target 140 campaign for a similar campaign in Queensland to reduce energy demand and consumption.

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This workshop considered the current, required and desired legislation and policy on climate change in Queensland. Specifically, it focused on: the current policies in place or are being developed, what might be needed, and the role can the Queensland Climate Movement play in the design, development and delivery of climate change policy.

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This workshop discussed the potential and limits of government intervention in moves towards a safe climate. The potential of new forms of democratic participation were considered, and a rationale for a wider scope for public participation in decision-making was articulated.

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In February, community climate action groups from across the continent are joining together for Australia’s Climate Action Summit in Canberra, the weekend before the first day of the 2009 Federal Parliament. Find out about the national summit here.

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