This review aims to support all Australian council and community stakeholders to better understand local government climate change targets, actions, strategies and policies. It provides a comprehensive assessment of actions councils are undertaking and the barriers and opportunities facing councils and their communities.

This review includes:

• A snapshot of council ambition, targets and progress on climate action.
• Actions and barriers facing councils and communities.
• A monitoring and evaluation baseline for communities and councils.
• Case studies of leading councils and communities.
• Scalable projects for policy support and investment.
• Evidence to inform strategy and actions.
• Sectoral approaches at the local government scale.
• Advocacy channels for the local government sector.