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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 Objectives
To achieve our mission of a more sustainable Bathurst, we have broken it down into identified key objectives:
Listening to, learning from, and advocating for the wisdom of the ancient living culture of Wiradyuri people in caring for Country
Working collaboratively with other organisations and groups that share our values and/or who have jurisdictional responsibilities to the local environment
Building community awareness about the climate crisis and what we can do as individuals and together to respond and adapt
Supporting a just transition in the local adoption of renewable energy technologies, where such technology is appropriate
Advocating for the protection of water through increased landscape hydration, riparian zone repair, regenerative agriculture, and water storage including:
- The installation of rainwater tanks in 70% of all buildings by 2035
- Increased use of recycled water tanks for irrigation purposes by 60%, by 2030
- Using the ground water tunnel at Gormans Hill
- Reducing plastic pollution in waterways
- Utilising natural sequence methods to slow, sink, and spread water in the landscape
- Increased use of recycled water tanks for irrigation purposes by 60%, by 2030
- Using the ground water tunnel at Gormans Hill
- Reducing plastic pollution in waterways
- Utilising natural sequence methods to slow, sink, and spread water in the landscape
Contributing to a local culture that values trees for their shade, habitat, water retention, carbon sequestration, and beauty; that sees fewer trees destroyed and more trees planted in both rural and urban spaces
Appreciating and rebuilding local biodiversity and habitat to build resilience in a changing environment
Supporting initiatives building resilience in our community through regenerative, distributive, and ethical business practices -- especially enhancing food security
Advocating for cleaner and healthier transport infrastructure such as footpaths, cycleways, and transition to urban electric buses
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.
Our Committee
Our Executive Committee is a passionate group of Bathurst locals who are committed to our objectives, our mission, and to a sustainable Bathurst.
