In September 2023, NQCC made a submission to State Code 23: wind farm assessment and the associated planning guidance.

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This December, NQCC joined with Move Beyond Coal to carry out three colourful demonstrations around Townsville, as part of a national Week of Action. Supporters braved heatwave conditions to tell Labor we deserve better!

In September 2023, NQCC made a submission to the Draft Queensland Renewable Energy Zone Roadmap.

Conservation organisations in Central, North and Far North Queensland have a shared vision for Queensland's clean energy future. We want a nature positive renewable energy industry that increases biodiversity in Queensland, and empowers First Nations people and regional communities while providing affordable and reliable clean energy.

We know that Queensland’s energy transformation is a once in a generation chance to create a better system that delivers for people and nature. 

Townsville's urban forest is an invaluable asset to the city. Our trees and other vegetation provide shade, shelter and habitat, prevent erosion, mitigate the impacts of flooding and store carbon. They are arguably our best weapon for adapting to climate change and preventing biodiversity loss.

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As 2023 draws to a close, climate change is once again back in the spotlight - globally, with COP28, nationally, with natural disasters impacting communities all around the country, and here in Queensland, where we now boast one of the most ambitious emissions reduction targets in the country.

This edition of Paperbark is short and sweet, but don't get the idea things are slowing down around here!

In addition to the updates below, we are currently working on preparations for the next Environment Ministerial Roundtable, a mayoral candidates' forum, annual planning for 2024 (you can help by completing our supporter survey!) and plenty more.

On Saturday 18th November 2023, NQCC held our famous annual Trivia Night fundraiser, and as usual, it was a blast!

Nine teams converged on the Belgian Gardens Senior Citizens Welfare Association hall, with laughs at the ready and pockets full of cash.