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Net zero carbon emissions
in the Central West by 2030.

Assisting the Central West as we transition to a post-carbon economy.

BCCAN has been working on a local response to a global challenge since 2007. We always keep in mind how we can best integrate climate adaptation and mitigation strategies when addressing local environmental issues.

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Our Story

The Bathurst Community Climate Action Network, known as BCCAN, was established at its first meeting on 16th of April 2007 by members of the local community who were concerned by the impact of greenhouse gas emissions on the global climate. This group of individuals sought to provide solutions to one of the greatest challenges facing life on earth and we really appreciate their work in our community.

BCCAN is composed of individuals from the Bathurst community who want to promote action in response to the Climate Emergency by collaborating with local government and environmental organisations in the Central West.

Wake Up to the Climate Emergency | Bathurst Community Climate Action Network (BCCAN)

Climate Emergency 101

Climate scientists say that we are facing a climate emergency, and that the future of ecosystems and human civilisation now hang in the balance. Our Great Barrier Reef is dying as the oceans heat up and recent fires in Tasmania burned ancient world-heritage forests.

A society-wide mobilisation of resources is required at a scale and speed not seen since the Second World War. Carbon emissions must be reduced to zero within a few years, and we must rapidly transition from fossil fuels to 100% renewable energy.

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Friday 25 of September was School Strike for Clima $Friday 25 of September was School Strike for Climate. We were able to put together 3 petition signings around Bathurst; the @bathurst_council Chamber, @paultoolemp ’s office and @andrewgeecalare ’s office. The petitions are appealing to the government to drop plans to underwrite gas projects, develop new pipelines, new onshore and offshore gas and shale fracking. Here are some photos from Friday and would like to thank all the people who volunteered, supported and signed the petitions. 🌼 The Bathurst Community needs to be informed of the damages being made to our climate even though it may not be affecting them directly it will eventually, whether it be their children or grandchildren. We are already seeing affects of global warming. Climate change is not a myth or “the same as it was when I was a kid” nor is it just the ‘weather’. Bathurst let’s open our minds and get informed because #theresnoplanetb 🌏$

👋🏾 School Strikes For Climate is this Friday

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Extinction Rebellion Central West silent protest,

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