CAWSYD26 Impact Report

Climate Action Week Sydney 2026 brought together thousands of people from across Australia and around the world to collaborate, share ideas and accelerate climate action.

Across seven days, the festival showcased 228 events at 105 venues throughout Greater Sydney, connecting government, business, investors, researchers, innovators, First Nations leaders, community organisations and the public. The result was one of our most impactful festivals yet—strengthening partnerships, inspiring action and further establishing Sydney as a leading destination for climate collaboration in the Asia-Pacific.

CAWSYD26 Key results

• 13,350 registrations
• 228 events across Greater Sydney
• 105 venues
• 70% first-time attendees
• 35 countries represented
• 470 media stories
• 5.65million media reach
• Participants from across Australia and around the world

Beyond the numbers, the greatest impact was the strength of the community. New partnerships were formed, ideas became collaborations, and thousands of people left with practical ways to contribute to climate action in their workplaces, organisations and communities.

The continued growth of Climate Action Week Sydney reflects increasing national and international interest in Australia's climate leadership and reinforces our ambition to establish Sydney as one of the world's leading Climate Action Weeks.

Climate Action Week Sydney returns 8–14 March 2027.