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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.
Our Mission
Our overarching mission is to support Bathurst and the wider Central West community to transition to a resilient, sustainable, regenerative, post-carbon economy, with net zero emissions by 2035.
We’re motivated by passion for our local environment, and we strive to connect with individuals and organisations in our region who care about making a genuine difference!
Our Objectives
To achieve our mission of a more sustainable Bathurst, we have broken it down into identified key objectives:
Educate our community about the climate crisis
Increase the use of renewable energy technologies
Increase the production and use of local goods & services
Install rainwater tanks in 70% of domestic dwellings
Increase the use of recycled water for irrigation & industrial purposes to 60%
Plant more trees and vegetation in urban and rural spaces
What We Do
We explore various issues affecting our community including:
- The climate crisis
- Water security
- Food security and sovereignty
- Waste production
- Wildlife and habitat protection
- Fossil fuel production and consumption
- Transport systems
- Consumption patterns
- Population growth
- Economic development
We write letters, distribute petitions, host community events and help educate people about environmental issues. We have a stall at the Bathurst Farmers Markets every fourth Saturday of the month between 8am and 12pm and have published our “EcoNews” articles in the Western Advocate.