As we reflect on 2025, we are proud to acknowledge our partnership with the Queensland Decarbonisation Hub — a collaboration that strengthened the connection between research, industry, policy, and citizen-led climate and nature action.
The Queensland Decarbonisation Hub brings together industry, research and policy to support Queensland’s transition to a low-carbon economy. By drawing on evidence-based research from universities across the state, the Hub helps identify practical pathways for decarbonisation and informs real-world implementation across sectors and communities.
Their support of AlterCOP 30 Australia — the Australian AlterCOP chapter initiated by People For Nature in 2025 — reflected a shared commitment to accelerating climate action through collaboration, knowledge-sharing, and grounded, practical engagement.
We designed AlterCOP 30 Australia 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 reducing the footprint of participation itself.
While Australia sent 494 official delegates to COP30, AlterCOP engaged more than 1,400 people nationwide — extending the spirit of open participation through citizen-led events and conversations across the country.
This first iteration demonstrated the importance of bridging structured, evidence-based climate work with citizen engagement — ensuring that knowledge does not remain siloed, but becomes part of a shared societal response.
As Dr Liz Young, QLD Decarbonisation Hub shared:
“Last night’s AlterCOP 30 Australia at the Precinct was truly extraordinary, filled with courage, leadership, and a deep generosity of spirit. People For Nature showcased remarkable leadership, shaping an evening marked by respect, curiosity, and connection. The evening’s message was clear: Listen deeply, connect with Country, share knowledge, and act with hope.”
Building on this foundation, the Queensland Decarbonisation Hub has continued to support People For Nature as we expand this work through Citizen COP Australia — a decentralised, people-powered initiative running alongside global COPs in 2026, designed to make climate and biodiversity engagement more locally grounded, inclusive, and participatory.
Across both initiatives, People For Nature’s focus remains consistent: strengthening environmental literacy, enabling citizen participation, and translating complex challenges into accessible, collective action.
We are grateful for the Queensland Decarbonisation Hub’s ongoing support and their role in helping connect science, policy, and community in meaningful ways.
Find out more: https://decarb-hub.org/
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