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    Adelaide Climate Action Week

    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.

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    South Australia
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    Emissions reduction from 2005 levels

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    Renewable electricity generation — Australia's highest

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    Net renewable electricity generation target by 2027

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    Waste recovery rate — national leader

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    First Australian state to cease coal power

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    Events
    Across SA

    11 regions, one shared mission

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    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.

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    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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