BCCAN members staged four separate demonstrations around town appealing to the federal government to drop plans to underwrite gas projects which involve development of new pipelines and new onshore and offshore gas fracking projects.

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In addition, BCCAN offered passers-by the opportunity to sign a petition calling for Bathurst councillors to adopt further renewable energy and agricultural initiatives into future planning and development.

"We're calling for councillors to support and promote solar and wind farm proposals in Bathurst's local government area [LGA] and to commit to 100 per cent renewable energy generation in council operations by 2030," BCCAN president Jack Fry said.

"Council has already released framework to commit to 25 per cent and 50 per cent renewables by 2023 and 2025 respectively, and we hope they follow this through as per their Renewable Energy Action Plan."

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The demonstrations were held to show support locally for the for the School Strike For Climate [SS4C] National Day of Action calling for a nationwide transition to renewable energy sources.

Participants staged demonstrations outside council chambers, Bathurst MP Paul Toole's office, Calare MP Andrew Gee's Bathurst office and at Denison Bridge.

While unable to attract the massive crowds that attended last year's climate strike due to COVID-19 restrictions, Mr Fry said demonstrators substituted this with engaging social media posts.

"We staged a series of photo opportunities at symbolic places around Bathurst to get our message across," he said.

"There was no speeches or mass gatherings, the demonstrations were simply an opportunity to continue these vital conversations."

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With the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic skewing much of the media attention away from pre-existing debates such as climate change, Mr Fry said it's important to maintain action on the overarching issues.

"We are dealing with two separate crises and we must continue these discussions even in a time of great uncertainty," he said.

"The climate change debate does have its opponents, and we acknowledge this, but these events bring hope to people and we aim to continue the debate respectfully and peacefully."

Participants were encouraged to wear yellow and to maintain at least 1.5 metres apart at all times.

COVID-safe marshals were on hand to enforce social distancing and hygiene.