Labor for Environment

LEAN IS A GRASSROOTS NETWORK OF ALP MEMBERS AND SUPPORTERS WHO:

• Are concerned for the health of the planet. We care about climate change and the integrity of our natural systems.
• Believe Labor is the only progressive party in Australia that can form government and therefore must lead the debate in Australia on environmental policy
• Believe climate change threatens all life on earth and demands fundamental change in how we source energy and structure our economy
• Assert that Labor’s mission must be updated to include environment as a central pillar of its vision. Labor and its mission were formed when environmental concerns were non existant, a reformist party committed to equity must address the environmental imperative.
• Believe that good people working hard, collectively can change the culture and direction of the ALP.

LEAN WORKS TO:

• Influence the policies of the ALP and Labor parliamentary caucuses to support strong action on climate change and the environment.
• Advocate moving to a low carbon economy in a way which reflects Labor’s values of social justice, decent work and strong communities.
• Engage and mobilise ALP members around climate change and the environment
• Develop dialogue and relationships with unions, business, think tanks, environmental NGOs and community organisations committed to action on the environment and climate change.
• Promote and grow LEAN and ALP membership throughout Australia
• We are non-factional, and welcome all Party members and supporters (who are not members of any other political party) committed to taking action on environmental protection and climate action.