As we reflect on 2025, we acknowledge the organisations that contributed to the early development and delivery of AlterCOP 30 Australia — the Australian AlterCOP chapter brought to life by People For Nature.
AlterCOP 30 Australia was designed as an independent, values-driven gathering running alongside the United Nations Climate Conference COP30. Its purpose was simple: to create a free and inclusive space where voices often absent from formal negotiations — youth, First Nations leaders, local communities, scientists, artists, and grassroots changemakers — could come together to engage meaningfully with climate and nature action, while actively reducing the environmental footprint of participation.
While Australia sent 494 official delegates to COP30, AlterCOP 30 Australia engaged more than 1,400 people nationwide — extending the spirit of open civic participation through citizen-led events and conversations across the country.
CO2 Australia supported AlterCOP 30 Australia because they believe sustainability and productivity go hand in hand — creating lasting value for people, land, and the planet.
As Chris Wilson, Chief Consulting and Strategy Officer at CO2 Australia shared:
“Events like AlterCOP 30 Australia are vitally important as we look to bridge the gap between those ‘talking’ at the global level, and those who are ‘doing’ locally. At CO2 Australia, we pride ourselves on execution and People for Nature clearly share the same philosophy. Connecting communities, creating shared understanding and then collaborating in service of our planet were clear themes throughout the AlterCOP 30 event.”
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