Homes play a major role in shaping both environmental outcomes and everyday living. From how a home is designed to how it uses energy, water, and materials, each decision contributes to long term impact. We’ve developed a simple information sheet highlighting key principles of sustainable housing, including smart desig ...

Stand Up for Solar ☀️ Australia has abundant sunshine, yet access to clean and affordable solar energy is still not equal for everyone. Many households face barriers such as unfair fees, limited support, and lack of access for renters and low-income communities. This creates an energy system that is not yet fair or inc ...

Eine einstweilige Verfügung ist eine vorläufige gerichtliche Maßnahme zur Sicherung rechtlicher Ansprüche bis zur Entscheidung im Hauptsacheverfahren (§ 381 EO)1.  Für Gemeinden kann dies bedeuten, dass sie bestimmte Maßnahmen vorübergehend unterlassen oder dulden müssen. Ihre Einhaltung ist verpflichtend und hat recht ...

Around 39% of global CO₂ emissions come from buildings, with urbanization, economic growth and the need for cooling due to rising temperatures increasing the energy consumption of buildings every day.  Three quarters of the urban infrastructure that will exist in 2050 has yet to be built.  The built environment has the ...

Press freedom is under attack worldwide.  Today, the most serious risks include killings, imprisonment, surveillance, abusive laws, internet shutdowns, and the accelerating economic collapse of independent media. International law is clear.  Journalism is protected under Article 19 of the International Covenant on Civi ...

It is well known that recessions have economic and social impacts, while little attention is paid to their impact on the environment and ongoing climate action.  Past recessions have shown that a slowdown in economic activity and a shift in government priorities can have both positive and negative impacts on climate ch ...