National and international engagement
The Climate Group Under2 Coalition
The South Australian Government is a founding member of The Climate Group’s Under2 Coalition (formerly the States and Regions Alliance). The Climate Group is the world’s premier sub-national government climate action network. The Climate Group’s Under2 Coalition brings together sub-national government leaders to influence international dialogue, to share expertise, and to show the impact of sub-national government actions to address climate change. The South Australian Government is an Under2 Coalition Steering Group Member.
- Net Zero Emissions Policy Forum
The New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory and South Australian Governments have reached an agreement to collaborate and solve the practical problems of reaching net zero emissions. The Net Zero Emissions Policy Forum will be established in 2022, and will provide an opportunity to share learnings across jurisdictions nationally and internationally.
RegionsAdapt
The South Australian Government was a founding member of RegionsAdapt - a global initiative for regional governments to take concrete actions, cooperate and report efforts in climate adaptation.
CDP
CDP is a not-for-profit charity that runs the global disclosure system for investors, companies, cities, states and regions to manage their environmental impacts.
The South Australian Government reports annually to the CDP on climate change adaptation and mitigation actions being delivered.
International Declarations
The South Australian Government is a member of the following international declarations
- the Edinburgh Declaration - to support action and collaboration to recognise the value of nature and biodiversity, integrate it into policy, raise public awareness and share best practice among jurisdictions.
- COP26 declaration on accelerating the transition to 100% zero emission cars and vans – to support the global shift to zero emission vehicles.