Yarra Council has unanimously adopted its first Climate Emergency Plan, which is only the second of its kind in Australia.

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Yarra City Council welcomes the State Government announcement today of a 10-year plan to transform recycling in Victoria by introducing, in partnership with councils, a new approach to household recycling

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The City of Melbourne, the City of Yarra and the City of Port Phillip have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with JUMP by Uber to operate Melbourne’s first ever dockless electric bike share scheme.

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Ramsden Street Reserve stormwater harvesting Project

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Do you have a great idea on how we can boost climate action in Yarra? The new Climate Action funding stream of Yarra’s 2021 Annual Grants will support projects from community groups or organisations that mobilise change in our community and encourage others to join our fight against the climate emergency. This new grants stream delivers on a commitment in our Climate Emergency Plan. Your chance to create change A total of $80,000 is available to the most innovative projects that can: • support the most vulnerable in our community to cope with climate impacts like extreme weather, energy and food insecurity • reduce carbon emissions • support local food systems • care for Yarra’s natural environment • avoid waste and encourage more conscious consumption • encourage people to use sustainable transport more • build stronger social connections that make Yarra more resilient to future stresses. Apply now The 2021 Annual Grants are now open, with applications closing Sunday 29 November 2020. Apply for a grant or view past examples of grant-funded projects.

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Free online resources, workshops and events to help create productive, functional local gardens

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Yarra Council has partnered with City West Water to upgrade our existing stormwater harvesting scheme at Edinburgh Gardens in Fitzroy North. The exciting works were recently completed to install a new 1 million litre water tank, increasing the amount of rainwater we can collect on-site to 24 million litres. The existing raingarden and pipes have also been upgraded to make it more efficient and draw more water into the storage system. Yarra Mayor Cr Gabrielle de Vietri said that keeping our parks and gardens green helps create a sustainable, healthy and more liveable Yarra. “These improvements will not only keep Edinburgh Gardens green and lush all year long, they will improve water quality and help us reach our ambitious water reduction targets,” Cr de Vietri said. The system works by diverting and filtering stormwater from surrounding roads and surfaces from Melbourne Water’s Fitzroy Main Drain. The water travels to the raingardens, where both plants and a filtering and ultraviolet light disinfection system treat the water. It then makes its way to the underground storage system for use at the gardens where needed. “By using rainwater collected on site, we’ll also save an extra 20 million litres of drinking water each year – fantastic for both our community and precious environment,” Cr de Vietri said. The $1.78 million project was funded by Yarra Council and City West Water.

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A street in Yarra is set to be paved with recycled tyres, with a new technology that reduces waste, encourages tree growth, and prevents pollution.

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Water quality monitoring in Merri Creek connects the community with their local waterway.

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To help improve the air quality in Yarra, we’re encouraging residents to use healthier, more sustainable ways to heat their homes and reduce air pollution caused by traditional wood-burning heaters.

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Through our Annual Grants we support community groups and organisations to act on the climate crisis and help create a sustainable Yarra. This year we’re thrilled to be funding more climate action projects than ever before.

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Facilities and community organisations across the City of Yarra will benefit through lower energy costs and reduced greenhouse gas emissions thanks to new funding from the Victorian Government and Yarra City Council.

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Yarra City Council has been confirmed as carbon neutral for the tenth year in a row for our entire Council operations.

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Yarra City Council launches a new safety campaign targeting younger users with 3 key safety behaviours.

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Yarra Council is developing the next Climate Emergency Plan which will underpin our response to the climate crisis in the years to come and ramp up our ambition.

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Yarra City Council has developed draft Street Garden Guidelines for residents interested in gardening within Yarra's streetscapes.

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Yarra City Council’s innovative My Smart Garden program has won the Community Champion award at this year’s Premier’s Sustainability Awards in the Thriving Environment category.

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Over the coming months, Yarra City Council will explore ‘5 Big Ways to Take Climate Action’ – a project supporting locals to take climate action and push for urgent change in the ways we live, work and play.

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Yarra City Council officially opens Otter Street pocket park

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Yarra’s first 10-year Transport Action Plan was endorsed by Council at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 12 March.

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