The world is in deep trouble on climate change, but if we really put our shoulder to the wheel we can turn things around. Loosely, that’s the essence of today’s report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.

New research has found climate change will put 90-100% of the trees and shrubs planted in Australian capital cities at risk by 2050. Without action, two-thirds of trees and shrubs in cities worldwide will be at potential risk from climate change. Thankfully, scientists have identified steps we can take to help our local trees survive, thrive and keep on cooling.

We invite you to join us online on 2-3 November for Impact X Summit Sydney 2021: Accelerating pathways to net zero emissions. At GECA, we're proud to support the Summit as an Accelerate Zero Champion.

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the very urgent need for us to work together as an international community to address global environmental and social problems. At GECA, we think the stage is set for a new era that celebrates the need for and the benefits of collaboration and transparency while embracing circular economy thinking.

In November, as a member of the B Corp Climate Collective, GECA joined leaders in business, technology, finance, environment and health to write a joint letter to all Members of Federal Parliament urging them to adopt the Climate Change Bill.

The Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council (ASBEC), of which GECA is a member, has called on Australian governments to build better homes and help Australia’s post-COVID economy.

We know that there's a lot to be concerned about right now. But sometimes you need a break from the latest COVID-19 news and give yourself some mental room to breathe. We've put together a list of sustainability-focused events and activities to help keep you occupied, energised and connected.

Judith Schinabeck represented GECA earlier this month at the Australian Climate Action Summit hosted by the Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia.

A landmark new plan sets out a practical pathway for transforming Australian homes, workplaces and other buildings into low carbon, high-performance structures while cost-effectively reducing emissions.