
Adelaide Climate Action Week 2026
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Where the whole state
shows up for our planet
Adelaide Climate Action Week (ACAW) exists to catalyse South Australia's transition to a climate-resilient, net-zero future by connecting grassroots communities with government, industry, and research leaders.
We bring together all levels of society — from concerned parents to boardroom decision-makers — to demonstrate that effective climate action requires everyone at the table.
Climate action starts here
Why This
Matters
South Australia has shown the world what's possible. In just over a decade, we've reduced emissions by 57% and transformed our energy system to 74% renewable electricity generation.
But climate leadership doesn't mean the job is done.
Our oceans are under strain from harmful algal blooms.
Water scarcity is reshaping the future of our wine regions.
Communities are feeling the impacts of heat, drought, and ecological disruption.
Adelaide Climate Action Week (ACAW) exists to make that collaboration real.

South Australia
is a leader
Emissions reduction from 2005 levels
Renewable electricity generation — Australia's highest
Net renewable electricity generation target by 2027
Waste recovery rate — national leader
Potential new jobs in carbon farming by 2030
First Australian state to cease coal power



Events
Across SA
11 regions, one shared mission

Adelaide
Flagship events
Flinders Ranges
Desert resilience
Port Augusta
Steel & renewable energy
Riverland
Water security
McLaren Vale
Regenerative agriculture
Kangaroo Island
Biodiversity restoration
Mount Gambier
Forestry & carbon farming
Port Lincoln
Marine ecosystems
Barossa
Climate resilient viticulture
Hornsdale
Wind & battery storage
Murray Mouth
Environmental flows
What to expect
A diverse programme of climate action across South Australia
Panel discussions
Keynotes & fireside chats
Expert roundtables
Policy-maker dialogues
Live podcast recordings
Workshops
Hackathons & design sprints
Skill-building labs
Repair cafés & circular craft sessions
Climate role-play / simulation games
Founder meetups
Impact investor breakfast
Mentorship matchmaking
Start-up pitch nights
"Meet the NGOs" pop-ups
Urban field trips & climate walks
Architecture & energy efficiency tours
Farm/forest/regenerative agriculture visits
Open house at labs, hubs, and climate innovation spaces
Mobility experiences (bike tours, EV test rides, etc.)
Film screenings + director Q&A
Public art installations & exhibitions
Storytelling circles
Poetry, music, and performance evenings
Community dinners & shared meals
If it sparks climate action, community, creativity — it belongs here.

Our people
& supporters
ACAW is made possible by the incredible individuals driving this movement forward. We're grateful to everyone who is helping make South Australia's first climate action week a reality.
















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