About SEQCRA

SEQCRA is South East Queensland's regional climate partnership of councils.

The South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance (SEQCRA) is a regional, membership-based partnership of nine  SEQ local governments working together to proactively respond to the challenges and opportunities climate change. 

As an alliance of councils, SEQCRA members collaborate on regional projects, knowledge sharing, and advocacy to strengthen the region’s capacity and resilience.

What we do

Collaborative Projects

Member councils work together to design and deliver regional projects that create shared value, reduce emissions, manage climate risks to councils and strengthen climate resilience across SEQ.

Knowledge Sharing

SEQCRA provides a peer learning network where council staff exchange expertise, insights and practical experience. A regular program of forums, workshops and discussion promotes best practice, builds capacity, and avoids duplication across the region.

Regional Advocacy

SEQCRA provides a mechanism for councils to share regional challenges and opportunities, and a collective voice to address barriers that support councils’ capacity for climate action and resilience.

Our Members' Mission

Our mission is to work regionally and collaboratively to build the capacity of local governments and accelerate climate action to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, minimise climate risks and build climate resilience across South East Queensland.

Background

The South East Queensland Climate Resilient Alliance (SEQCRA) was established in April 2024, with support from LGAQ’s Climate Resilient Council’s pilot program, through a shared commitment by member councils to coordinate collaborative, regional climate initiatives.

Regional Coordination

SEQCRA member contributions fund the Alliance Coordinator, who is employed by the Host Council and acts as a shared resource for the region. The Alliance Coordinator manages projects and programs, applies for grants and funding, liaises with members and stakeholders, and administers SEQCRA’s governance.

Governance

SEQCRA is run by its members through a collaborative, regional governance structure. Decision making is collaborative, meetings are regular and administered by Alliance Coordinator.

“SEQCRA brings our region together with a shared purpose - strengthening resilience, accelerating climate action, and ensuring our organisations and communities are better prepared for the challenges and opportunities ahead.”

Kaye Cavanagh Chair,
SEQCRA Executive Steering Committee

SEQCRA’s Strategic Objectives

SEQCRA’s commitment to regional climate resilience is expressed through four strategic objectives that guide our actions, shape our direction, and inform how we measure our progress.

Regional Climate Action

Lead regional climate action through collaborative projects that reduce emissions, build resilience and enhance regional coordination

Work Together and Build Capacity

Build the capacity of member councils through collaboration, engagement and knowledge sharing

Regional Climate Advocacy

Represent member councils with a collective voice to remove barriers and influence climate policy and action across all levels of government.

Secure SEQCRA’s Resilience and Value

Strengthen and secure SEQCRA’s governance, financial sustainability and member value to ensure long term impact

SEQCRA delivers coordinated, collaborative activity on climate resilience

The benefits of SEQCRA include regional collaboration, cost savings through economies of scale, centralised regional coordination, attracting external funding, knowledge sharing and joint effort on collaborative projects.

SEQCRA Member councils include Ipswich City Council (Host), Brisbane City Council, City of Moreton Bay, City of Gold Coast, Noosa Shire Council, Logan City Council, Lockyer Valley Regional Council, Scenic Rim Regional Council, Sunshine Coast Regional Council.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY

SEQCRA acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the lands, waters and skies across South East Queensland. We recognise the Jagera, Yuggera, Ugarapul, Turrbal, Yugambeh, Kabi Kabi, Jinibara, Mununjali, Quandamooka, Wangerriburra and Migunberri peoples whose Countries our councils represent, and honour their enduring connection to Country, culture, language and community. As we work together across this region, we pay our respects to Elders past and present.