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Registrations open for the 2026 SECCCA Leaders Forum
Join mayors, councillors and council executives at Bunjil Place on 29 October to explore the true scale and cost of adapting to a changing climate.
Free webinars help local businesses cut energy costs
A free three-part webinar series from SECCCA, 1Circle and member councils covers energy procurement, solar and grants, and future energy planning.
SECCCA’s refreshed Strategic Plan 2024–2028
The refreshed plan positions SECCCA as the region's climate risk and resilience backbone for the next two years.
Climate risk leadership webinars now available to members
Recordings of SECCCA's three-part climate risk webinar series with Allens and Sarah Barker are available to councillors and officers in the SECCCA Member Hub.
Developing a climate communication guide for councils
SECCCA and the Monash Climate Communication Hub are developing a practical guide to help councils communicate climate risk to their communities.
Free energy-saving checklists for small businesses
Two free checklists from SECCCA and councils help small businesses find practical ways to cut energy costs.
Tackling climate risk together: highlights from the VGA Conference
SECCCA hosted two panels at the 2026 Victorian Greenhouse Alliances Conference, on AI in climate risk management and the power of council partnerships.
New tools help councils pinpoint assets most at risk of flooding
The FFRI project has delivered two new assessments showing which council assets are most exposed to flooding and most critical to communities.
SECCCA briefs federal MPs during Canberra delegation
At the ALGA National General Assembly, SECCCA briefed federal MPs on climate resilience and adaptation priorities for South East Melbourne.
Advocacy wins: $49.4m in streetlighting savings for member councils
SECCCA's advocacy to the Electricity Distribution Price Review will save member councils $49.4m, and the EV inquiry adopted recommendations in line with SECCCA's submission.
SECCCA contributes to inquiry into electricity supply for electric vehicles
SECCCA and the Victorian Greenhouse Alliances made a joint submission to the Victorian Parliament's inquiry into electricity supply for electric vehicles.
Insights from the Climate Investor Forum
Key takeaways for SECCCA from the 2026 Climate Investor Forum.
SECCCA welcomes inaugural independent chair
SECCCA is entering an exciting new chapter with the appointment of Dr Gillian Sparkes AM as our inaugural independent chair.
SECCCA to host Business Renewables Buying Group
SECCCA will become the new home of the Business Renewables Buying Group in 2026.
2025 December newsletter
Key updates from the final months of 2025 including the annual Leaders Forum, the launch of a new business renewables program and a look to the year ahead.
Leaders Forum delivers future focus
Members and stakeholders came together to discuss the difficult challenges we face and learn more about the work already being undertaken.
2024-25 Annual Report available now
Tracking SECCCA’s progress under the first year of the organisation’s new strategy.
Impact Report 2004-2025
We’re proud to celebrate and share SECCCA’s legacy of over two decades of regional leadership for South East Melbourne in our first ever Impact Report.
2025 February Newsletter
As SECCCA enters its 21st year of operations, we remain dedicated to delivering critical evidence-based projects and initiatives to accelerate our regions transition to Net Zero, to reduce emissions and the costly impacts of climate change.
Season’s Greetings - EOY Newsletter 2024
As 2024 draws to a close, the team at SECCCA would like to thank you for your time, guidance, and support throughout the year.