Climate Change and the Environment

Oct 2

Standing up for our planet

Humanists find wonder in the natural world, and we value and respect our planet and all the life it supports.

We do not believe in a god or supernatural force that will solve the world’s problems. We believe it is up to humans to find the solutions that can lead to a sustainable existence. We rely on science and evidence to shape how we best look after our planet.

Humanists naturally have concern for the environment not only because we understand that the earth’s resources are finite and we must conserve them, but because we care for all human beings who live here, including those yet to come.

Humanist and distinguished scientist Sir Hermann Bondi said it best when asked why he cared about conservation, stating ‘I want my grandchildren to see elephants.’

What we’re doing

Humanists Australia works to promote and sustain our ecosystem and reduce the environmental impacts of our industrial processes and resource consumption.

Here at HA, we celebrate each and every individual action taken by you to save the climate, you are all doing your bit!

However long lasting change needs both individual behaviour change and large scale policies. This is why we also lobby MPs and larger corporations for meaningful commitments around net-zero targets, divestment from fossil fuels, and waste reduction. We need to find rational ways, in response to the findings of science, to conserve resources and make sustainable decisions for our planet’s future.

HA Environment Challenge

As individuals we can all play our part. There are many ways we can take action in our everyday lives to protect our planet.

We ran the original challenge from March to July 2023, but it’s not too late to give it a go on your own! You can follow our tips, month by month, at any time of the year.

If you would like more information about the challenge send us an email.

Here are some ways you can make a stand for our planet:

Volunteer at your local community garden or environment group and get planting

Start recycling plastics and packaging using ***TerraCycle*** free recycling programs, as well as your coffee capsules via this ***Planet Ark***.

Take part in meat-free days or weeks. Any reduction in meat consumption is a good thing for our planet.

What else do I need to do?

Commit to one actionable change in your life that helps the environment.
Take personal action and advocate for change with your local MP using this letter!
Get in touch with us to become an activist and help launch this campaign!

You can also donate to our campaign or join us. The funds you donate will help support our work.