As climate change continues to alter our world, Australia’s alpine regions are feeling the effects firsthand. At a recent panel discussion hosted by Protect Our Winters (POW) Australia, passionate advocates, scientists, business leaders, and policymakers gathered to discuss the ongoing impacts of climate change on our mountains and the urgent actions needed to protect them. The conversation ranged from the...

Protect Our Winters Australia recently partnered with Bright Brewery to co-host POWFest: Mountains, Music, Momentum – a festival focused on climate action and sustainability. On a lovely sunny Sunday, we were joined by Helen Haines MP, local community members, and other environmental nonprofits to discuss and raise awareness about the growing impact of climate change on our alpine communities. Market...

Join us at Bright Brewery on March 2nd for Mountains, Music and Momentum. This is a special event where sustainability, community, climate action and mountain passion come together in a celebration of our unique alpine environment. Set in the Bright Brewery Paddock and Brewhouse, there’ll be live music, an inspiring panel of speakers, sustainability activities and workshops, film screenings and...

How will changes to the Alps affect the health of communities connected to them? The ‘Our Changing Snowscapes’ report provides a thorough overview of the ecological, economic and social damages climate change will bring. This article expands on the downstream health impacts of these changes, analysing how the various communities connected to the Alps could experience worse health outcomes. What...