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19 June 2026Second program drop — from the kitchen table to the stage
ACAW's second program release is out, building towards almost 100 events across SA from 27 July to 2 August. Highlights include Foundation SA's new Climate & Nature Fund, SwitchFest at West Lakes, Tunes for Trees in the Adelaide Hills, the Climate Leaders Awards, Pacific Climate Cultural Night, ASRS workshops and Rising Tide's film and panel. Final drop early July — registrations open until 30 June.
4 June 2026First program drop — 16 events live, ~100 to come
ACAW's first program release is out: 16 confirmed events spanning renewable energy tours, the world's first regenerative data centre in the Barossa, an immersive energy exhibit at MOD., a professional forum on AI's hidden climate impacts, and a rewilding day with Tim Jarvis on the Fleurieu. LGA South Australia joins as Founding Presenting Partner.
Late May 2026May Update — The shape is emerging
Two months out. The first 40 events are confirmed, with the initial program drop landing next week — a COP31 Roundtable, Tunes for Trees at the Cheese Factory in Meadows, SwitchFest with AdaptWest, a Forktree planting day on the Fleurieu, schools programs, industry tours, First Nations-led sessions and film screenings. Last call to be in the first drop, plus Yarning Circle #2 on Thursday 11 June.
May 2026Festival posters are here — help us spread the word
The first ACAW 2026 festival posters have landed. Print them, pin them, post them — and grab our ready-to-share newsletter boilerplate to tell your community the festival is on. Everything lives on our new Resources page: posters, logos, Canva pack, partner deck and more.
May 2026Yarning Circle #1 — watch the recording (20 min)
Our first stakeholder yarning circle is up. A 20-minute walk-through of where ACAW is at, how the festival is being built, and how you can get involved — including a deep-dive into our open event EOI process.
Early April 2026ACAW Officially Launches — Event Submissions Now Open
More than 100 leaders from government, industry, First Nations, health, energy and community gathered at The Conservatory at Ayers House to launch Adelaide Climate Action Week (ACAW). Event submissions are now live — organisations, businesses, community groups and individuals across SA are invited to create their own events as part of the week.
"This is a call to action. The important word is not even Adelaide — it's action."
— Lord Mayor Hon Dr Jane Lomax-Smith AM
"We are going to make this the most transparent, collaborative Climate Action Week that has ever existed — every decision made in public, every dollar accounted for."
— Mark Rowland, Co-founder
"In just 16 years, we've gone from 1% renewable energy generated in South Australia to 74%. It shows we are running."
— Minister Emily Bourke, Minister for Climate, Environment, Water and Tourism
Speakers
- • Minister Emily Bourke — Minister for Climate, Environment, Water and Tourism
- • Lord Mayor Hon Dr Jane Lomax-Smith AM
- • Martin Haese — Chair, Premier's Climate Change Council
- • Jen St Jack & Mark Rowland — ACAW Co-founders
- • Dr Kate Wylie — Executive Director, Doctors for the Environment Australia
- • Manikya Maxim — Global Shaper & Project Support Officer, SA Power Networks
- • Joanna Kay — Program Director, International, The SuperPower Institute
- • Rowena Seutatia MacDonald — Youth Coordinator, Pacific Islands Council of SA
- • Prof Ariella Helfgott — Foresight Director, SA Futures Agency
- • Kirsty Bevan — CEO, Conservation Council SA
With thanks to Ayers House for hosting, Naomi Keyte for the beautiful live music, and Stemmstudio for the stunning floral arrangements.
Save the datesShow up to an ACAW Yarning Circle
Open community conversations between now and the festival — a brief update from us, then the floor opens up. Sanity-check an idea, meet the others showing up, find people to work with.
- Thursday 7 May
- Thursday 11 June
- Thursday 9 July
- Thursday 23 July (festival week eve)
Late April 2026Partnership Opportunities Are Open
The partnership deck is live. Presenting Partners, Theme Partners, Flagship Event Partners, Venue Hubs, Enabling Partners — there's a role for organisations who want to be genuinely part of this, not just on the program. Read it, share it with someone who should see it, or reach out directly.
Late April 2026April Update — The Festival is Writing Itself
Three weeks after launch, EOIs are live and the program is taking shape — a regenerative data centre tour in the Barossa, an awards night for climate leaders, a schools sustainability day & poster competition, a community family picnic, climate film screenings, and a tech/innovation showcase. Sneak peeks of the program drop from May, with a full launch mid-June.
November 2025ACAW 2026 Officially Announced
South Australia's first statewide climate action festival will run from 27 July to 2 August 2026, bringing together communities across 11 regions.
December 2025Expressions of Interest Opening February 2026
Event organisers, sponsors, and volunteers can register their interest starting February 2026.
January 2026Volunteer Programme Launching Soon
Flexible volunteering opportunities for individuals passionate about climate action. Official merch and flagship event access included.
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