CANA: Local Action, Global Traction

Climate Action Network Australia (CANA) is an alliance of over 65 regional, state and national environmental, health, community development, and research groups from throughout Australia (See our member area for a full list.) CANA was formed in 1998 to be the Australian branch of the global CAN network, with representative groups in over 70 nations. 

Our Mission
The Climate Action Network Australia (CANA) is a network of over 70 Australian non-government groups working for action on climate change. It is the Australian arm of Climate Action Network International.  CANA initiates, facilitates and coordinates collaborative efforts by member groups in order to strengthen and maximise their collective contribution towards climate action at both a national and international level. CANA is a transparent, accountable and sustainable organisation.

Our purpose

 CANA adds value to the work of member NGOs working on climate change in Australia by:

• Enabling groups to come together to identify areas where a joint approach would be valuable and where they might work together; and

• Sharing resources (including knowledge, funding and staff) to achieve joint outcomes.

Our Policies
Along with member groups, CANA has worked out a number of policy positions that we believe are the best ways to tackle the challenges we face with climate change. View CANA Policy & Briefings.

Working Together
We have more ability to generate change on this issue if we work together and share information and strategies - there is much to be done over the next decade if we are to avoid the threats from climate change.

More information:

• CANA Constitution
• CANA Strategic Plan
• CANA Annual Report 08/09
• CANA Audited Financial Report
• CANA Member Groups
• CANA Steering Committee
• CANA Position Forming Process
• CAN International

Our links

CANA is linked up with many aspects of the climate and environment movements. This includes:

• Membership of the Australian Environment Network
• Hosting the Australian Climate Justice Program
• Membership of the Mittagong Forum

Donate to CANA!
Donations to CANA are tax-deductible and can be made securely through the website by clicking here to donate.