Impact Report August, 2016 | Page 27

PROGRAM: MAINSTREAMING One lesson from the tumultuous politics of climate action in recent years is that informed public support is vital to ongoing progress. Within communities, organisations and businesses, the sharing of credible, evidence-based solutions is best facilitated by known and trusted sources. ClimateWorks is partnering with thought leaders from a range of sectors to build awareness and drive national discussion about the achievability and benefits of Australia’s net zero emissions future, as outlined in ClimateWorks’ Pathways to Deep Decarbonisation in 2050 report. PROGRAM IMPACTS Launched in October 2015, the project draws on cross disciplinary and social research to help build capacity in our partners. Results from this work were highly informative and findings are now being embedded in the public facing phase of the project. “To date, we’ve been approached by more than twenty organisations keen to partner with us on our mainstreaming work, creating a community of practice focused on building broad understanding and support for a net zero emissions future. They welcome our positive, solutions-focused story for Australia on climate change, calling it a ‘refreshing’ and ‘unifying’ vision.” MEG ARGYRIOU HEAD OF ENGAGEMENT - CLIMATEWORKS 27