We’re proud and excited to let you know that City of Melbourne is partnering with People For Nature, to bring AlterCOP 30, a powerful climate conference, to Australia, this coming November.

Taking place from 17-20 November, this grassroots climate summit will bring together diverse communities to explore and act on climate justice, decarbonisation, and resilience, offering an inclusive, science-based platform for localised climate action.

In Melbourne, we’re running the following events:

Giant Climate Fresk

An interactive, science-based workshop that turns complex climate science into a fun game. For all ages.

When: 4pm to 7pm, Monday 17 November
Where: Kathleen Syme Library, 4pm – 7pm
Bookings: $20, book now

Sustainable Cities Walking Tour

An engaging two-hour guided walking tour through Melbourne’s city centre to explore how sustainability is shaping the urban environment — past and present.

When: 3pm to 5pm, Tuesday 18 November
Where: Tour starts at narrm ngarrgu Library
Bookings: Free, book now

City of Melbourne Climate Adaptation Game

The Adaptation Game is a table-top board game that simulates how you and your community adapt to climate change and build resilience.

When: 4.30pm to 6.30pm, Tuesday 18 November
Where: City Library
Bookings: Free, book now

Park Ranger Play

City of Melbourne’s Park Rangers will lead interactive learning activities and share their knowledge about local animals, plants and habitats that make this area truly unique. For all ages.

When: 10am to 1pm, Wednesday 19 November
Where: Royal Park Nature Playground
Bookings: Free, book now

Youth Led Documentary Screening - 7Seasons

This short youth led documentary, created by George Clancy Lester: The Bee Man, aims to highlight the impacts of climate change on native bees, pollinators, and flowering plants, as well as other impacting environmental phenomena. For all ages.

When: 7pm to 8.30pm, Wednesday 19 November
Where: narrm ngarrgu Library
Bookings: Free, book now

Youth Climate Cafe Conversation

Climate Cafes offer a supported conversation to talk about our wonderous planet, connect and share thoughts and feelings with like-minded peers.

Presented by Museums Victoria and Orygen this special edition is for 18-25 years age.

When: 5pm to 7pm, Thursday 20 November
Where: Greenline Hub
Bookings: Free, book now

To get involved and get tickets, visit AlterCOP 30 events and search ‘Melbourne’.

AlterCOP 30 is an opportunity for us to help shape something truly different when it comes to climate discussions — grounded in hope, inclusion, and imagination.