Join us for a fun and educational workshop where you'll learn about the benefits of planting native trees in your backyard and create a personalised tree planting plan for your home. Workshop attendees will go home with appropriate native tube stock which you can confidently plant in your garden to ensure future cooler summers. This workshop is available to Bayside residents who would like to plant native trees in their private garden only. Registration will require attendees to provide their home address as this information will need to be used: - to validate that they are a Bayside resident and that they have garden space appropriate for tree planting. - to include a bird's eye view (satellite image - as seen below) of their property in their personalised workshop handout (tree planting plan). You’ll not only gain a better understanding of your backyard and the native species that will thrive in it, but you will go home with you personalised tree planting plan and appropriate tube stock to plant. By planting native trees in your garden, you can help Bayside Council grow our tree canopy cover, create a cooler microclimate over your home and help you, your family, and local wildlife, adapt to urban heat and predicted hotter summers. We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us for a fun and educational workshop where you'll learn about the benefits of planting native trees in your backyard and create a personalised tree planting plan for your home. Workshop attendees will go home with appropriate native tube stock which you can confidently plant in your garden to ensure future cooler summers. This workshop is available to Bayside residents who would like to plant native trees in their private garden only. Registration will require attendees to provide their home address as this information will need to be used: - to validate that they are a Bayside resident and that they have garden space appropriate for tree planting. - to include a bird's eye view (satellite image - as seen below) of their property in their personalised workshop handout (tree planting plan). You’ll not only gain a better understanding of your backyard and the native species that will thrive in it, but you will go home with you personalised tree planting plan and appropriate tube stock to plant. By planting native trees in your garden, you can help Bayside Council grow our tree canopy cover, create a cooler microclimate over your home and help you, your family, and local wildlife, adapt to urban heat and predicted hotter summers. We look forward to seeing you there!

In conversation with leading investors, we’ll share methods for identifying the businesses that are creating value by being leaders in decarbonisation, climate-tech and natural-capital. Taking action on climate change is more urgent than ever, and for companies creating innovative solutions, this is a huge opportunity… but they need capital to grow. The session will explore the sectors and technologies that are leading the transition, as well as opportunities to support hard-to-abate sectors to be part of the green industrial revolution.

Event Description: As sea levels rise and climate impacts intensify, Australia faces urgent challenges in protecting its oceans, coastal communities, and marine ecosystems. Rising Tides: Protecting Oceans, Defending Communities, Advancing Climate Justice brings together experts, advocates, and philanthropists to explore bold solutions for a just and sustainable future. This event will highlight the critical role of philanthropy in driving climate justice—supporting frontline communities, funding innovative conservation efforts, and advocating for systemic change. Join us for thought-provoking discussions on ocean protection, Indigenous leadership in climate action, and how strategic funding can amplify impact. Together, we can turn the tide toward a more just and resilient future

Impact investing is no longer reserved for institutions or high-net-worth individuals—it’s for everyone. At Impact Investing for the Rest of Us, we’ll explore how everyday people can put their money to work for the planet and society, shaping a future that balances financial returns with real-world impact. As part of Sydney Climate Action Week 2025, this event will bring together thought leaders, entrepreneurs, and investors committed to sustainable finance. Our expert panel features Dimity Podger from Regen Labs, an organization pioneering regenerative finance and ethical investment frameworks, and Matt Vitale from Birchal, Australia’s leading equity crowdfunding platform enabling everyday Australians to invest in impact-driven startups. The discussion will cover: Demystifying Impact Investing: What it means, why it matters, and how it differs from traditional investing. Accessible Investment Pathways: Exploring platforms and mechanisms—like equity crowdfunding and regenerative finance—that allow individuals to invest in companies tackling climate and social challenges. Opportunities in the Australian Market: How local startups and enterprises are leveraging impact investments to drive climate solutions. Overcoming Barriers: Common challenges in ethical investing and strategies to navigate them. Following the panel, there will be a Q&A session where attendees can ask direct questions to our speakers. The event will conclude with a networking session, allowing participants to connect with fellow investors, entrepreneurs, and finance professionals passionate about driving change. This event is designed for impact-conscious individuals, social entrepreneurs, and those curious about leveraging finance for sustainability. Whether you’re new to investing or looking to deepen your knowledge, Impact Investing for the Rest of Us offers practical insights to help you take action. Join us for an evening of learning, discussion, and community-building as we reimagine the role of finance in addressing the climate crisis. Venue details will be announced soon—stay tuned!

Come join us for a climate and nature focused game night Play great games, meet lovely people and enjoy a drink as the sun goes down over Sydney Harbour from the heritage listed Drill Hall in Rushcutters Bay. We will be hosting a number of different games with climate and nature themes, but you're also welcome to bring games of your all design or collection.

What to expect? - A 3-hour workshop powered by collective intelligence delivered to more than 12000 people globally - Inspired by the Climate Fresk, a workshop delivered to 1 million people - Based on scientific data (UNEP, IPCC, Circular Economy Gap Report) Participants will have a solution-oriented experience, designed to help them grasp the limitations of our existing global “linear” economy and understand the opportunities offered by the circular economy approach. The event is limited to 7 to 14 participants. Registration is required.

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword it’s a business imperative. But where do you start, and how do you build a strategy that actually works? In this engaging fireside chat, Lee Stewart, author of How to Build Sustainability into Your Business Strategy, breaks down why every business big or small needs a clear sustainability roadmap. Lee will introduce the Triple C Framework, share insights from working with boards, and reveal the key mindset shift businesses need to move from compliance to real impact. You’ll walk away with practical strategies to get started, refine your approach, and confidently report progress to stakeholders. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, executive, or sustainability professional, this conversation will give you the clarity and tools to integrate sustainability into your business strategy without the jargon or fluff. Join us for an evening of honest conversation, actionable insights, and real-world solutions.

The problem: Plastic pollution poses a serious threat to human, environmental and planetary health at every stage of its life cycle. Plastics often contain thousands of hazardous additives—such as carcinogens, neurotoxicants, and endocrine disruptors—that can leach from products and waste, persisting in the environment and endangering patients, communities, workers, and ecosystems. Communities, health workers and health systems already face the alarming impacts of plastics production and pollution. The worst impacts of plastics’ production and disposal are not equally distributed, but instead are concentrated in the most vulnerable and under-resourced communities. The healthcare sector is a major consumer of plastics and generates significant plastic waste at each stage of the life cycle. The sector is estimated to be responsible for over 4% of global emissions, with as much as 71% of these emissions derived from making, transporting, using and disposing of products for health care - including fossil fuel derived products like plastics. In Australia, healthcares share of total national emissions is higher at approximately 7%. Although a major consumer of plastics, the healthcare sector is playing a significant role in leading efforts to eliminate plastic pollution. But change cannot occur solely within the health system. Reform is needed at all stages of the life cycle, to abate scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions. This is why we want to bring together voices from across the life cycle to discuss what a practical, just transition away from plastics in health and for health looks like and inspire collaborative action. Event rundown: - Interactive demonstration of the impact of plastics in healthcare - Greeting / networking - Interactive panel - Call to action - Post-event networking session