Get Involved
The week was built by everyone who showed up.
ACAW 2026 was South Australia's inaugural community-led climate action week. From 27 July to 2 August, we filled Adelaide with conversations, gatherings, art, science, ceremony, ideas and action; one state showing up for our planet.
Every event, every venue, every voice, every share is how that first week got built — and it's exactly how we'll build the next one. Here's how to take part.
Submit an event
Event submissions are now closed. Make sure you're subscribed for 2027 opportunities
ACAW is a festival — the programme is created BY the community, FOR the community. You don't need to be a climate expert or a professional event organiser. You just need an idea, a passion for action, and a willingness to bring people together.
From intimate yarn-ups to major conferences, from bushcare mornings to innovation showcases — every event contributes to the collective momentum of South Australia rising together.
Not sure what theme your event fits? Browse our Five Areas of Action →
Organisations already on board
What Makes a Good ACAW Event
It's open and inclusive
ACAW events welcome everyone. We ask all organisers to actively consider diversity of speakers, attendees and access — including cost, location and language.
It connects to climate action
Your event should clearly relate to one of ACAW's five areas of action: Learn, Care, Use Wisely, Restore or Be Ready. It doesn't have to be a climate conference — it just needs to connect.
It lives our values
We ask all organisers to commit to our community guidelines: no greenwashing, no fossil fuel sponsorship, and a genuine commitment to inclusion and climate justice.
Event Types
Timeline
Registrations for 2026 have closed. Register your interest now and we'll be in touch as ACAW 2027 planning gets underway.
Got an idea? Tell us.
Event submissions are now closed. Make sure you're subscribed for 2027 opportunities
You don't need a fully formed plan. If you've got an idea — even a rough one — we want to hear it. Register your interest for 2027 and we'll help you shape it, connect you with collaborators, find a venue, or match you with others planning something similar.
Already looking for a space? Browse the ACAW venue directory →
2026 Organiser Information
This is the 2026 organiser deck — a good way to get an idea of what hosting an ACAW event involves. Stay tuned for updated 2027 information. Click through the deck below, or open it in a new tab for the best experience.
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See what the community is up to on @adl.climate.action.week — and join the longer conversations over on LinkedIn.
