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Dear [firstname,fallback=Supporter],
It's amazing what ordinary people can do when given a chance to step up to the plate!
Green Cross sincerely hopes that the Australian government will take up the advice of the National People's Assembly which has been powered by our nation's leading researchers, business and community thinkers.
Green Cross CEO, Mara Bun set this issue up with ABC Radio National on the Ockham's Razor programme with Robyn Williams - download the transcript or listen online.
This eNews celebrates their contribution as we await Minister Penny Wong's response. |
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 | | National People's Assembly Final Report | | | The Citizens' Panel of the National People's Assembly have deliberated! Their recommendations to Penny Wong are innovative and practical and rival the ideas from the 2020 summit! Discover the wisdom of everyday citzens when they are informed and engaged. Download their report to find out more! | |  |
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 | | Minister Penny Wong welcomes the National People's Assembly Report | | | Minister Penny Wong told Green Cross that the Australian government is taking action to address the threat of sea level rise and will work with other countries in our region to respond to the needs of people displaced by climate change and assist our neighbours to build resilience - sending a message to the international community. Watch the video on our hompage as she welcomes the recommendations of the Citizens' Panel. | | |
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 | | UN Watercourses Convention presented at RiverSymposium | | | Green Cross Australia and WWF urge ratification of the UN Watercourses Convention to ensure cooperation across river borders. 263 international watercourses are home to around 40% of the world's population, and generate about 60% of global freshwater flow. They are at risk from climate change, conflict, and damaging development practices. Read CEO Mara Bun's speech to the 2008 Riversymposium. | | |
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