In May 2007, ICLEI-A/NZ will host an international gathering of leaders in local government, ICLEI Campaigns and sustainable development from the Oceania region. As local governments around the world lead the charge towards sustainability, this event will focus on strengthening council's capacity for effective and lasting action. This event titled ACCELERATING NOW! local action : sustainability : iclei oceania will be held in Melbourne, Wednesday 2nd ?V Saturday 5th May 2007 at the Grand Hyatt Melbourne. This is an exceptional opportunity to: Showcase: Highlighting partnerships between government, business and industry sectors, alliances across regional local governments and the tangible benefits demonstrated through reporting and quantification approaches. Innovate: Through on-line collaboration in the lead up to the event. Engage and develop topic areas, share information and problem solve approached as a prelude to the conference. Network: Professional and political: Through a program with maximum opportunty to mix in learning exchanges and a social environment. Inspire: Through a celebration of our collective success. Share what has worked and be reminded of our vast achievements, especially the ten years of local greenhouse action. Map: How the sector can create the partnerships, leadership and the vision required to ??accelerate' over the next decade.