Climate 200
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Climate 200 is an Australian company that provides political funding. It describes itself as a "community crowdfunding initiative" that supports community-backed independents to stand for election to advance climate policy, reduce greenhouse gas emissions by the country and limit climate change in Australia.[1] Its convener told the ABC that the backed candidates "have a shared philosophy on climate change, integrity and gender equity."[2]
Quick Facts Industry, Founded ...
Industry | Political Funding |
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Founded | 2019; 5 years ago (2019) |
Founder | Simon Holmes à Court |
Headquarters | |
Key people | Simon Holmes à Court (Convenor) |
Products | Teal independents |
Website | www |
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The candidates are colloquially grouped by the media as the teal independents, reflecting the campaign colour chosen by some (but not all) of its candidates. The colour teal has been explained as indicating their policies are "a shade between blue Liberal and green."[3]