MEMBERS of the Bendigo community are invited to attend the Greater Bendigo Climate Summit, which will be held at the Ulumburra Theatre later in the month.<\/p>\n
The Greater Bendigo Climate Collaboration is hosting the event in two parts, with a free daytime session and a ticketed night-time event featuring author and scientist Dr Saul Griffith.<\/p>\n
City of Greater Bendigo mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf said State Minister of Climate Action, Energy and Resources, Lili D\u2019Ambrosio will also be on hand to talk with attendees about climate action.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis event will be a source of hope and inspiration and a great opportunity for everyone to gain some valuable information,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy attending you will learn how we can reach zero emissions together by 2030, what you can do, what we can do together and what we can advocate for together.\u201d<\/p>\n
Cr Metcalf said the event will also be a platform for the community to have their say on Bendigo\u2019s own climate action plan.<\/p>\n
\u201cCentral to the summit is an invitation to have your say on the Greater Bendigo Zero Emissions Roadmap,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s been created over the past year with 1000 Bendigo people from our community, leading businesses, community groups, partners, and experts.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis is an opportunity to add your voice and let us know what is missing and what we need more of.\u201d<\/p>\n