Green Cross Australia
Brisbane, QLD, Australia
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Green Cross Australia is a non-governmental organisation based in Brisbane, Australia working on environment & climate, humanitarian aid & disaster relief, community development +1 more.
Green Cross Australia is a not-for-profit organisation working to build climate and disaster resilience across Australia. It works with communities, businesses, research institutions and governments through collaboration, education, evidence-based decision-making and digital platforms. Its activities include environmental education for primary schools, youth emergency volunteering, support for disaster-affected communities and the Business Adaptation Network. The organisation states it has no political agenda and operates within the international Green Cross movement, which was founded in 1993.
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Witness King Tides
Environment & Climate · Australia
Community photography initiative raising awareness of the effects of climate change on oceans and coastal communities.
Extreme Weather Heroes
Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief · Australia
Works with young people to inspire them to become emergency volunteers using social networking.
Build it Back Green
Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief · Australia
Helps disaster-affected communities rebuild sustainably by providing tools and resources to become more resilient.
ACT First
Humanitarian aid & Disaster relief · Australia
Helps residents of the ACT prepare for extreme weather events through a personalised, interactive journey.
Business Adaptation Network
Environment & Climate · Australia
Platform where businesses can share best climate adaptation practice to strengthen national resilience.
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