About Us
Menzies for Climate is a community group committed to working for a safer future. We are all volunteers. It is an alliance of non-partisan local groups and individuals who care about climate change, renewable energy and our natural environment. One of our goals is to bring people together to create the change.
Menzies for Climate member associates include Eastern Climate Action Melbourne, Environment Victoria and Lighter Footprints.
Australia is at a crossroads when it comes to climate and energy policy.
With the right leadership we can grasp the immense economic opportunities offered by becoming a clean energy super power in a decarbonising world with green manufacturing, exports and future focused jobs.
Join with us to help protect our environment and to foster a healthier community. We advocate for strong climate action at all levels of government.
Our core activities are:
- Informing voters about the relevant values of candidates prior to elections
- Stalls at markets to have conversations with the local community
- Visits to local, State and Federal politicians to advocate for positive change
- Getting together to learn more about opportunities for climate action
Political Values Matter
Informing voters about the relevant values of candidates prior to elections
Menzies for Climate provides an opportunity for voters to learn more about the values and policies of political candidates.
Community Sustainability
Stalls at markets to have conversations with the local community
Connecting with the community at market stalls and street outreach to offer advice on sustainability and ways to take climate action.
Climate and Environmental Advocacy
Visits to local, State and Federal politicians to advocate for positive change
Menzies for Climate members regularly lobby and visit local representatives for positive change on the environment and climate
Speaker nights and community cafes
Getting together to learn more about opportunities for climate action
Menzies for Climate runs speaker nights to learn more the world we share and how to create change and work for a safer climate future.
Mission
Menzies for Climate aims to bring people together, to inform the community, create the momentum for change and influence Australian decision makers to take the action necessary to halt global warming and ecosystem destruction.
Vision
As a committed local climate action group, Menzies for Climate aims to lead and stimulate action that will help to ensure a clean energy future.
Independence and Governance
Menzies for Climate is a non-partisan organisation powered by community support. It does not receive donations from any political party or associated entities. Members and supporters are active in the community and act on their own behalf in a variety of ways.
At election times (local, state and federal), Menzies for Climate facilitates elector understanding of candidates’ positions on climate related policy. All candidates are invited to candidate forums where they have an opportunity to state their policies and positions and respond to elector questions.
Menzies for Climate is a member of the climate peak bodies Environment Victoria (EV) and Climate Action Network Australia (CANA).