Get Involved
The week is built by everyone who shows up.
ACAW 2026 is South Australia's inaugural community-led climate action week. From 27 July to 2 August, we'll fill Adelaide with conversations, gatherings, art, science, ceremony, ideas and action; one state showing up for our planet.
Every event, every venue, every voice, every share is how this week gets built. Here's how to take part.
Submit an event
ACAW is a festival — the programme is created BY the community, FOR the community. You don't need to be a climate expert or a professional event organiser. You just need an idea, a passion for action, and a willingness to bring people together.
From intimate yarn-ups to major conferences, from bushcare mornings to innovation showcases — every event contributes to the collective momentum of South Australia rising together.
Not sure what theme your event fits? Browse our Five Areas of Action →
Organisations already on board
What Makes a Good ACAW Event
It's open and inclusive
ACAW events welcome everyone. We ask all organisers to actively consider diversity of speakers, attendees and access — including cost, location and language.
It connects to climate action
Your event should clearly relate to one of ACAW's five areas of action: Learn, Care, Use Wisely, Restore or Be Ready. It doesn't have to be a climate conference — it just needs to connect.
It lives our values
We ask all organisers to commit to our community guidelines: no greenwashing, no fossil fuel sponsorship, and a genuine commitment to inclusion and climate justice.
Event Types
Timeline
Earlier registration means stronger visibility and bookings — we promote confirmed events progressively from May through to festival week.
Got an idea? Tell us.
You don't need a fully formed plan. If you've got an idea — even a rough one — we want to hear it. Submit your EOI and we'll help you shape it, connect you with collaborators, find a venue, or match you with others planning something similar.
Already looking for a space? Browse the ACAW venue directory →
Organiser Information
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