Planning for a climate-friendly future in the Peel region will be at the head of discussion held at the Dawesville Community Conversation next week.
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Organised by climate-change advocacy group Clean Slate, the event will centre around their plan for clean jobs to boost the state's economy.
Clean Slate's plan boasts 26 proposals to generate 200,000 new jobs in WA.
Spokesperson Luke Sweet said the plan shows how the Peel region can remain a vibrant and resilient place to live and work.
"WA has a huge opportunity to be a world leader in climate solutions thanks to our abundant wind and sun resources that can generate cheap renewable energy to power clean mining, manufacturing and so much more," he said.
"It's time for local councillors, state politicians, and business leaders to join with the community in initiatives that solve multiple problems at once.
"For example, building 15,000 new social housing homes and making them energy efficient will solve WA's housing crisis, create thousands of jobs, save millions of dollars in running costs, and help reduce carbon pollution.
"This is just one of 26 big ideas Clean State has for climate action and we expect this community conversation in Halls Head to highlight many more."
A pair of Peel region locals will give guest speeches at the event, including Falcon resident Barbara Sing and Rockingham's Stephen King.
"By acting now; reducing emissions and investing in new technologies, we can create sustainable jobs and build a strong economy," Ms Sing said.
"Events like this are the perfect opportunity to be part of sharing ideas and advocating for a better, cleaner future.
"I'm calling on everyone in our community to join me in work-shopping climate action initiatives we'd like to see in the Peel region."
The event kicks off at the Halls Head Parade Community Centre on Thursday, December 17, starting at 6pm.
