Beyond Coal Coast
Illawarra locals for a safe climate
We believe that taking action on the climate will be good for the economy, good for jobs, great for the environment and urgent for stabilising the climate systems our kids will inherit.
“No corner of the globe is immune from the devastating consequences of climate change.”
-António Guterres, secretary general UN General Assembly
Who are we?
Beyond Coal Coast is a grassroots organisation in the Illawarra seeking stronger action on climate change for the sake of future generations of Australians.
Coal has turned on the lights and built our lifestyle for 100+ years and we’re proud of our history as Australia’s ‘Coal Coast’.
Workers in The Illawarra’s coal economy need options for a secure future in a new, clean economy beyond coal.
Beyond Coal Coast has no party affiliation and no formal organisation. We’re a group of local volunteers who want our kids to live in a world that’s safe.
We want to see our homes and region powering ahead with clean cheap, reliable electricity.
Our policy priorities
We support government policies that promote strong action on the climate and a just economic transition for the Illawarra including
Legislated science-backed targets to stop carbon pollution
Subsidies for the electrification of homes and businesses
Subsidies for household and community batteries
Support for Offshore Wind Renewable Energy Zones with community benefits and strong environmental controls
Ending new coal, oil and gas development
Stopping subsidies for fossil fuel development
Support for clean energy research and jobs in the Illawarra
Funding and regulatory support for the uptake of EV’s and Vehicle to Grid rollout
Investments in shared, active and electric transport infrastructure.
What can you do?
Taking action on the climate emergency doesn’t mean you have to walk the streets with a banner, though you can do that too!
Here are five simple things you can do that will have an impact:
Vote
Have conversations,
Stay informed and
Adapt.
And electrify everything within your reach.
If you can’t afford it or don’t own your home, join with us to lobby our political representatives at all levels to bring reliable, cheap and clean power to everyone.
Many small actions can make a big difference. Click the button below to find out more.
“Look around and you might just see the opportunity to add momentum to conditions that deliver a tipping point of regional, national or even global proportions where you live, work or play”
-Claire O Rourke,
author ‘Together We Can’
Contact us
We‘re raising climate awareness in our community and we’d love you to join us.
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