As well as practical actions you can take within your local community, here are some ideas about ways we can get involved at a society level – helping fight for environmental change and broader issues, such as climate change.
Taking action in this way, not only actively works towards larger-scale environmental protection and a better planet, but can also be an important way of personally coping during the algal bloom.
Port Noarlunga Algal Bloom Vigil, Sep 2025
- Signing petitions: A quick, easy way to show decision-makers that Australians demand action.
- Add your name calling for World Heritage protection of the Nullarbor and the Great Australian Bight.
- Sign the [Petition to the Australian Environment Minister] asking to bring the Global Ocean Treaty into law to protect 30% of the world’s oceans by 2030.
- Check out the Australian Marine Conservation Council for other opportunities.
- Speaking up: Talking about environmental concern with friends, family, and colleagues keeps the issue on the agenda, with ‘family and friends’ among the most trusted sources of news for most Australians.
- Supporting parties/candidates with a strong climate policies is a powerful step in influencing our country.
- Funding expert advocacy and climate campaigns: This helps turns research into real-world impact.
- Joining an environmental organisation: Being part of a group strengthens our collective voice.
- Check out the Australian Conservation Council for a comprehensive list of environmental groups.
- Reaching out to MPs: Writing to or meeting with politicians puts pressure on leaders to act in favor of the environment.
- Using social media for change: Posting about nature concerns spreads awareness and builds momentum.
- Attending rallies and public vigils: Showing up in person sends a powerful message that can’t be ignored.
- Holding corporations accountable: Writing to companies about their environmental impact demonstrates that acting on reducing carbon/ climate change is good for business and pushes them to do better.
Adapted From: Climateconcil.org.au, CLIMATE ANXIETY TOOLKIT
TAKING PERSONAL ACTION ON CLIMATE CHANGE
Evidence suggests that when we take practical steps to lower our own carbon emissions or those of others, it’s not only good for the plant, but also for our environmental and/or climate distress.
Although it can be challenging, often if we consider all the various ways we could actually be making a difference, we can find a few things we can do differently.
Here’s some ideas for making change:
MORE IDEAS FOR PRACTICAL ACTION
There are many more practical actions we can take to help ourselves or to connect with our community and positive projects that are happening during the algal bloom.
Go to: Eco-grief & Climate Distress and Community Actions you Can Take
Algal Bloom Wellbeing Resources 