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Mission
To support the communities of Bathurst and the wider Central West to take actions that will enable them to survive climate change and to transition to a sustainable, regenerative, post carbon economy with net zero emissions by 2035
Our Objectives
To achieve our mission of a more sustainable Bathurst, we have broken it down into identified key objectives:
Enhanced awareness of the ancient living culture of the Wiradjuri people in caring for Country through listening, learning, and advocating
Collaboration with other organisations and groups that share our values and/or who have jurisdictional responsibilities for the local environment
Community awareness about the climate crisis and what we can do as individuals and together to respond and adapt
A just transition in the local adoption of renewable energy technologies, where such technology is appropriate
The protection of water through increased landscape hydration, riparian zone repair, regenerative agriculture, and better water storage
A local culture that values thriving biodiversity and habitat and in particular trees for their shade, habitat, water retention, carbon sequestration, and beauty
A local culture that values thriving biodiversity and habitat and in particular trees for their shade, habitat, water retention, carbon sequestration, and beauty
Regenerative, distributive, and ethical business practices, for example food security
Cleaner and healthier transport infrastructure utilising footpaths, cycleways, and 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.
