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    The people backing year one

    Every name and logo on this page is part of building something South Australia hasn't had before. Year one runs on people who showed up before there was proof it would work.

    Two ACAW supporters embracing at the launch event

    Presenting Partner

    The partner who stepped forward to help bring Adelaide Climate Action Week to life.

    Local Government Association of South Australia logo

    President of LGA South Australia, Mayor Heather Holmes-Ross, said councils across the state were reducing emissions, building resilience and helping communities prepare for the future.

    "If you want to see climate action in practice, look at local government."

    "It's the shade from a street tree on a hot day, the flood resilience of a local road, the solar panels on community facilities, and the choices we make about the places we love."

    "Adelaide Climate Action Week is a chance to showcase what's working, learn from each other and inspire even greater action across our state."

    "We're proud to be a Founding Presenting Partner of a festival that is bringing people together to move from climate ambition to climate action."

    — Mayor Heather Holmes-Ross, President, LGA South Australia

    Impact Partners

    The philanthropic partners backing ACAW's mission to turn climate ambition into action.

    Carthew Foundation logo
    Suzanne Elliott Charitable Trust logo

    Founding supporters

    These are the people who funded ACAW before there was a programme, a partner list, or proof. They covered the gap between when budgets are written and when a first-time festival actually happens. If you want your name here too, add yours alongside.

    Kimberly Humphrey
    Tessa Leon
    Rachel De Sain
    Patrick DeRuvo
    Heather Holmes-Ross
    Ariella Helfgott
    Jean-Marc Spiler
    Stephen Morris
    Mark Cramond

    Event organisers

    The organisations and collectives bringing events to ACAW 2026. Logos coming as the programme confirms.

    Enabling partners

    The skills and services keeping a first-year festival running. Logos coming soon.

    Venue partners

    The doors that opened. Cultural institutions, workplaces, community centres and regional spaces hosting events across the week.

    Australian landscape

    The future is being written here