1 Million Women

If us girls don’t save the world, who will?

Not enough is being done to help this one world we live in for us and for our children. 1million women is a great cause that brings awareness and hopefully we can collectively make some meaningful change.

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I got involved with 1 Million Women to reduce my own emissions and because it gives me with the opportunity to talk to my girlfriends, family, and my neighbours as well as women I know and will meet through work, about climate change and hopefully help them to reduce their individual emissions and inspire them to do the same as change agents.

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In a world where we expect one third more people on our earth than there is now, we can no longer believe we are entitled to have what we want or even need. Our culture of entitlement may be OK for a small population on a small planet but if we do not take personal responsibility for the impacts our current "entitled" lifestyle is having on our future generations then history will regard our generation as the worst despoilers. Together one million women taking personal responsibility is a superb example of how we can go beyond our own backyard, come together and make sure that we can create a massive wave of change.

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Each person has a unique contribution to offer, and together each of our contribuitions make a difference in the world

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There is something awe-inspiring about a group of people striving towards a common goal. Women have the passion, power and understanding to lead change towards sustainability, but we need an outcomes-based collective effort. That’s why I choose to be 1 in 1 Million Women. Let’s lead a revolution through resolutions!

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Climate change presents a real challenge to our way of life and that of future generations. Protecting our lifestyle and environment is something I am passionate about and am committed to leading by example.

It is easy to be daunted by the concept of reducing our carbon emissions but by encouraging small actions, one million women can make a world of difference.

I am passionate in looking for ways to reduce our footprint on the environment through resource efficiency, including energy and water use. This exciting initiative brings reducing carbon emissions to a personal level. I look forward to tracking my progress towards saving 1 tonne of CO2.

My children and their future is the reason I have changed my life. The planet is the only client I work for now. My job is climate change focussed, my new home has the environment in mind, and my hobby is helping others changes their behaviour to show greater respect for Mother Nature.

Wise choices are only made when people are aware and well informed. I am passionate about people having access to knowledge to inform their decisions and this campaign is a great way to share opinions and information.

Campaign Ambassador

I have a genuine passion about education and training for all and the positive impact it has on the quality of life for the individual and how we contribute to society and the environment.

I want to be a part of making a difference for a better world – and to be able to hand on that better world to my children, to my grandchildren and to those who will come after them.

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I am honoured to be an Ambassador of this awesome initiative. Each and every one of us, doing our bit, to reduce our and our families’ carbon footprint will make a difference to save our magnificent planet earth.

Women get it: Climate Change will affect each of us in so many different ways, whether its extreme weather events like heat waves, bushfires or floods or at the household level in paying our electricity bills, so we all need to engage and be active now.

I will do everything in my power to ensure my children get to experience our little blue planet in the same, beautiful way, I have. Million Women is a campaign that connects women like me who know that with the right attitude and drive, we can accomplish anything. We will cut 1 Million tonnes.

A crisis as deep and threatening as this presents us all with choices and opportunities. We can cross our fingers, leave it to others, and hope it will all work out for the best. Or we can be active agents in our social, economic and environmental world, prepared to act, together, for the common good.

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We must lead -- because if we merely follow, we will get there too late.

It is easy to be complacent and it is only through conscious decisions that we are able to slowly re-organize our lives to be aware of our own actions and implications on the environment.  Even on a small scale, we have to try and lead by example.

Climate Coolers Ambassador

I have been concerned about the future of our earth and wanting to contribute in some way, not knowing how – this campaign united my wish to conserve our planet with my desire to combine my voice with other women, and get things done! Women know how to work in a collective and appreciate and use our different skills to work toward an objective – and have a lot of fun and nurturing along the way!

I am a huge admirer of Natalie Isaacs. She has made it sound possible that we can really do something to cool down climate change.

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Stopping climate change can sometimes seem like a challenge that is too big. But we all have a responsibility to take it on - for the sake of our children and the generations to come. The One Million Women campaign encourages us all to take the small actions that will make all the difference.

Managing Director Flemming Promotions
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Mentors have played significantly in my career both in Australia and overseas I have consciously helped and enjoyed advancing others all my working life. I do that by utilising people skills honed over 3 decades in public and media relations.

Creating a cleaner and safer future for my children is a priority. I am also passionate about helping women achieve their goals, both personal and career wise, as I am another mother who has learned to do the juggling act – sometimes backwards and in high heels!

Like many other ambassadors who have lived a long while I have fought many battles: the rights of women to work and to a higher education, their equal rights in the workplace, the rights of the mentally ill, of prisoners, of carers, of older people….but no abuse or social injustice can equate to what we are facing now with climate change…but if we care enough one million women should surely be able to make a difference.

Every woman wants to do what she can for her children's future.

Individuals making change in their everyday lives are one of the driving forces behind climate action. As a former Minister for Environment I encouraged grassroots change by helping make South Australia the first state to ban thin checkout style plastic bags; promote recycling by doubling container deposits, instigate a substantial food waste recycling process in homes and put disposal of e-waste on the national agenda. The smallest changes can make a difference.

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We live in a world of finite resources – if we want to leave future generations with options, then we should do all we can to find how to do more with less. Efficiency is to be encouraged, as is the development of truly renewable energy alternatives, thus lessening our dependency on fossil fuels.

I believe that the time is now for women to lead the way, I’m inspired by the founders of this campaign and their energy is contagious. We need to all take action, show the way and no longer be complacent.

Changing the way we live – the central challenge of climate change – takes courage, passion and commitment. 1 Million Women shows how it can be done, today, by everyone.

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Feminine creativity – expressed by both men and women – has been all but absent as we address the Global Ecological Crisis. The Million Women campaign will help to restore the balance as women are invited to step up and play their role – with all their usual gusto, enthusiasm, wisdom and irreverence!

I am extremely proud to be a 1 million women ambassador. I believe that the power of women with a common vision can truly make a difference - for our children, our planet, our future . This is a tangible way to play our part.

Co-founder and Climate Coolers advisory board member

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2 years ago I flipped from doing ‘green things’ because they ‘felt right’ to believing I need to do everything I can to combat Climate Change, including inspiring others. With our help, the 1 Million Women campaign will inspire & inform the people who can truly make a difference to our world - women! Brilliant!

We can change the way the world works with our everyday decisions – what we buy/drive/eat/do for fun. Giving 1 million women the facts on how these actions affect the planet helps us make choices that will slow climate change, and send a big “clean up your act” to our leaders.

“We can all make a difference and its starts by everyone making an effort to contribute by making changes where we can”.

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“To tackle climate change you don’t have to reduce your quality of life, but you do have to change the way you live” - Ken Livingstone, Mayor of London (foreword to the Mayor's Climate Change Action Plan, 2007)

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Who could resist being one of a million, of the hotest women on the planet? Together, we will be inspired to act for climate action, today.

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Business Chicks knows firsthand the unstoppable power of a bunch of spirited women getting together for a common cause. We’re proud to support the 1 Million Women campaign and believe that we can achieve all that we set our minds to. It all starts at the level of individual – YOU!

There is something so incredibly powerful about women joining forces to fight causes in society. We have been doing it forever. Women make 70% of the consumer decisions around the home and we are natural networkers. Climate Coolers reason for being is to engage the women of Australia on Climate Change and our belief is the 1 Million Women campaign will do just this.

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This campaign reflects principles that I and my company, Telstra, hold dear: that working together, individuals can make a real difference, and that through the smart use of telecommunications, we can help Australia tackle climate change.

As one of the nation’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters, Queensland has a lot to gain from early action on climate change. I became involved in Climate Coolers during my first week as Minister because I believe in the spirit of the campaign to inspire practical action at a local, national and international level.

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Climate change is an issue that we cannot deny nor ignore. Women are known for our ability to adapt and change and right now there is an urgent need for us to encourage others to do the same. I am delighted to be part of an initiative where we are driving households to be more accountable. Through setting ourselves goals and inspiring others, I believe that we can make a difference.

I am from the land.
4 generations have been custodians of it.
Responsibility comes with custodianship - it is your life’s work to make it the best it can be.
May my personal custodianship of the exquisite earth I live on allow my children and grandchildren to
· celebrate life with the pleasure and quality I have been afforded
· innately respect and take responsibility for the health of the earth so there can be generations after them

At Telstra and through the Telstra Business Women’s Awards, I love to see how women leverage their networks for the greater good. This brilliant initiative taps into that powerful force to create a movement that will hopefully change behaviours and inspire further change – for women and the environment.

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Having returned to Australia after two years in the Middle East I am enthusiastic about this campaign because it is getting me in touch with wonderful Australian women, working collaboratively, to deliver real results on an issue that I am passionate about.

What we do about climate change today will determine our tomorrow. Women have a critical role to play in these very challenging times. At OzGREEN we are in the business of inspiring people to become leaders of positive change. We know that women are often the first to step up and act - 75% of participants in our sustainability leadership programs are women. The One Million Women Campaign holds a key to driving the changes we need right now.

With any challenge the most important thing is to get to the starting line. So 'just get there' by siging up to the 1 Million women campaign

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The world can only be a better place if we take immediate action “women are doing it for themselves” and the world – go girls.

We all have a part to play in reducing our carbon emissions and by example, influencing others within our community to do the same.

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I'm passionate about making this a better world for our children and grandchildren. We can't afford to sit back and do nothing about climate change. Just making a start by changing the way we do things, like walking instead of driving or turning off lights, can make a difference.

Campaign Ambassador and Climate Coolers advisory board member

I believe every human being can make a difference to what happens to our planet. Channeling the creative spirit and resources of women to act on climate change has the potential to create a powerful force for change in our world.

The “1 Million Women” campaign is a fantastic opportunity for women to champion, influence and make change in their world. I am delighted to be an Ambassador, to be a change agent and lead by example in improving our environment.

In the 20 years that I’ve been involved in generating environmental awareness and action campaigns, I’ve seen first-hand the difference individuals can make. When we come together as a group we can do so much more…and the force of one million women united will be unstoppable!

.Women change societies. As mothers, sisters, daughters, consumers, voters and as leaders in their communities and on the national and international stage. Extraordinary times call for ordinary citizens to stand up, speak out and take action. The climate crisis is upon us – it is an extraordinary time. Australian women are already taking on this extraordinary challenge – join us!

The time has come for appropriate actions to be implemented both at home and in our workplaces.If behavioural change can occur so successfully regarding water usage, then the same types of changes can be employed concerning carbon reduction initiatives, in addressing climate change.

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There is nothing more important than preventing climate catastrophe and I am excited and uplifted by the thought of a million women coming together to work towards that end. We _can_ rebuild Australia to be a carbon neutral powerhouse that will make us happier, healthier and safer, and this campaign can drive that transformation.

Campaign Ambassador and Climate Coolers advisory board member

Women have lead the way in the great social changes. It is time for us to rally again to save our community and protect our environment. Cities will be unlivable unless we reduce our carbon footprint now on a household by household basis.

1 million women

Since becoming a mother I have thought more and more about wanting to help create a beautiful safe world for my precious children. The only way to do this is to make a change in your own world.

Switch to solar. Install rainwater tanks. Say no to plastic bags. Walk more. Use public transport more. Recycle and reuse. Take a mug to your cafe. Car pool. Switch your car to gas/electric. Plant trees. Plant vegies. Eat less meat. Carbon offset your travel. Switch to green energy. Join 1 Million Women! Do whatever you can to help keep this beautiful planet beautiful.

I am passionate about making a change in my world and I urge you to do the same in yours - in the words of our great aussie troubador Kev Carmody - from little things big things grow.

with love,
Katie Noonan

Each of us can make a difference and if we join with other women we can make an even bigger difference! My personal challenge is to reduce my own footprint and encourage women in northern NSW and women in universities and organisations throughout Australia to reduce theirs too!’

When graduating from primary school, my then 12 year old son's ambition was to "make the world a better place and have fun along the way". I reckon that's enough reason to dive in and see what we can do to leave the planet in good shape - and rather than seeing the journey in a negative light - what one gives up - its actually incredibly positive. In a food sense we need to be much more aware of what we eat, where it comes from and how to look after our resources.

I’m personally dedicated to reducing my carbon footprint and encouraging those around me to think more seriously about their own. What makes the 1 Million Women initiative so special is that it will harness the power and the passion of Australian women. United we will be an unstoppable force. In particular it’s my hope that the young, informed and motivated women who read CLEO will embrace this campaign and really make a difference.

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Ghandi said something like; ‘Be the change you want in the world’. He is right, we all need to take significant personal action to make change a reality.

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Since I started my business in 1992, I have been interested in and greatly rewarded by exploring how the many issues that are fundamental to sustainability can be potent and profound influences on the development of my architecture and my life.

The 1 Million Women campaign is a great way for women to unite together to tackle one of the biggest challenges of our time - climate change.

Take the time to read just a few quotes from the one million women ambassadors…..I challenge you not to feel goosebumps.

I believe we all have a responsibility to care for our children and the environment. I have always been concerned with the unnecessary use of dangerous chemicals in our world. I believe that by making a very large number of small changes we can significantly reduce environmental damage, my contribution to this philosophy has been the creation of my own company Wild Child which produces products as close to nature as we can make them. As a natural extension to my working life this campaign provides a great platform to effectively communicate and participate in helping to reduce carbon emissions.

I am delighted to be an ambassador for this appealing grassroots 1 Million Women campaign that will empower and engage up to one million women to each do something every day to help save our planet and combat against climate change.  If we are able to appeal to the women of Australia to each do at least one thing each day for the environment, we will collectively help make the world a better place for our children and our children's children

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If we use our resources in a sustainable way, we can reduce the
effects of climate change. It makes good financial and environmental
sense. The 1 Million Women campaign can help spread the message of
sustainability into the everyday lives of people across the globe.
If we take steps at the local level, together, we can change the
world.

Climate Cooler Ambassador

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I’ve read quite a bit recently on global warming and am now convinced that we need to collectively do something about the problem. And urgently. It requires behaviour change at the household level and that’s why I think the 1m women campaign is an excellent idea.

As I’ve lived in the Pacific I’m passionate about making sure Australians reduce our climate change impacts, so our neighbours in the Pacific don’t suffer because of our lifestyle

Positive and proactive and passionate describes this campaign for me. It will make a real difference! We can do it!

BEING MUM TO 2 SMALL CHILDREN, I WAS VERY MOVED BY NATALIE’S CAMPAIGN RUN IN KINDERGARDENS. WHAT A POWERFUL THING IN TERMS OF MAKING A DIFFERENCE! I BELIEVE EDUCATION IS INSTRUMENTAL AND THE CAMPAIGN HAS A HUGE POTENTIAL TO INSPIRE WOMEN TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE THROUGH THEIR ROLE AS EDUCATORS.

'm proud that my song Courageous is the 1MW anthem as it's about women being strong and committed and that's a powerful force to be reckoned with.

By reducing the amount of meat, eggs and dairy we consume, Australians can not only help protect animals from suffering but also drastically cut our carbon footprint. I believe that each one of us, by living a compassionate, ethical and thoughtful lifestyle, can set a personal example that will inspire friends, colleagues and our community. Together, we can create real change to protect our world and its inhabitants.

Ultimately changing the world starts at an individual level and each of us need to do our bit.  Additionally, those of us with authority and corporate influence need to make sure we take a leadership role.

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."I am very optimistic about what can be achieved when women come
together with a common goal. National, grass roots campaigns such the
One Million Women campaign play a crucial role in our fight against
climate change. I am pleased to support this inspiring effort and
encourage people to take practical steps to reduce their carbon
footprint."

We do not inherit the earth from our ancestors; we borrow it from our children - Native American Proverb

Campaign Ambassador

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One million women working together to fight climate change is an admirable and achievable goal. I am honoured to be an Ambassador and urge women to join this important and powerful network.

It is my pleasure to participate as an Ambassador in a campaign where making a difference is easily achievable! Too often big changes seem out of reach, particularly those surrounding complex issues like ‘climate change’. I am proud that through this campaign, we can together make a huge difference to our future.

I am committed to action on climate change and believe leveraging the power of people is integral in achieving this. The Million Women campaign as it is one of the only climate change campaigns I’ve seen that drives practical action and trusts that people have the power to trigger real results through the society more broadly.

Country Women’s Association of New South Wales are involved in the campaign in order that rural women have the opportunity to be involved in such an important initiative.

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“All Australians need to do their fair share if we are to combat climate change.

“As Minister for Climate Change, I welcome this campaign as it encourages Australian women to start reducing their carbon footprint.”

“It will inspire women to factor climate change into their everyday decisions

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