Local Government Leadership
Local Governments & Communities Driving Change Together
Recognising that the world is made up of local government areas who are the land managers of the world, Blue Mountains Planetary Health demonstrates how local governments can work with their communities to drive the change needed to improve the health of all life. This change can be scaled beyond local communities, driving a bottom-up revolution to restore the health of our planet.
A 25 Year Journey
Blue Mountains Planetary Health Centre was established as a flagship initiative recognising the culmination of 25 years’ focus on Sustainable Blue Mountains and 25 years since the declaration of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area.
Guided by a Sustainability Model and Map for Action, this journey has focused on creating a ‘more sustainable Blue Mountains’ and a healthier planet - socially, economically and environmentally.
The Blue Mountains Planetary Health Centre is creating a compelling vision for the future by providing alternatives to current paradigms and a way forward that offers hope for current and future generations.
Blue Mountains Sustainability Model
The foundation of this model is strengthening the natural, human and built capital supporting quality of all life on the planet. Doing this requires action at every level, from the individual to the household, to local areas, regions, nations and the world.
This action, shown at the top of the model, needs to be environmentally responsible, using resources wisely, contributing to creation of livable places and healthy communities with a focus on equity for future generations.
Planet Earth sits at the centre of the model, reminding us of the importance of doing all of this to improve the quality of all life and the health of the planet.