2016-10-11 S&O Agenda - Attachment 1 to Item 8 - Delegations of Authority

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA   11 OCTOBER 2016




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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                              11 OCTOBER 2016

           2.      Principles
           2.1      Principle 1: Leadership by Council with the support of the community
           This principle recognises Council’s role to provide leadership and set an example of best practice
           for the community. It also recognises that Council will share any knowledge gained through
           delivery of the Strategy. Although this Strategy is targeted specifically at Council operations and
           activities, Council also acknowledges its role in providing leadership for the community’s transition
           towards a zero emission future.

           2.2      Principle 2: Acceptance that we have a moral obligation to act
           This principle recognises the moral obligation for Council to “do its bit” in response to the serious
           long-term threat that climate change poses. This includes threats to the planet as well as threats to
           the local economy, the Noosa Shire environment and residents’ lifestyle. Council assumes an
           obligation to act beyond legislative requirements to help create a truly sustainable future. Council
           also acknowledges that action to mitigate climate change is the shared responsibility of
           governments at all levels, businesses, communities and individuals.

           2.3      Principle 3: Pursuit of multiple benefits
           It is acknowledged that there are often multiple benefits associated with reducing GHG emissions.
           Actions to reduce emissions can result in financial, environmental, health and/or social rewards.
           Implementing the Strategy will also enhance the Noosa Shire’s resilience and adaptability.

           2.4      Principle 4: Action that is prioritised by impact
           This principle supports actions being developed and prioritised according to their ability to affect
           change. Council will ensure its decisions are sound by applying appropriate and up-to-date
           analysis and risk-management tools.

           3.     Objectives
           The principles above are supported by the following core objectives:
           =   To help mitigate climate change and provide a sustainable future by reducing Council’s GHG
               emissions to a zero net position.
           =   To ensure that reduction in GHG emissions will not impact on Council's long-term financial
               sustainability nor result in any significant financial impost on ratepayers.

           4.     Policy Context
           4.1      International
           In December 2015, the international community unanimously adopted an ambitious agreement to
           decarbonise the global economy and to limit the impact of climate change. The UNFCCC COP21
           Paris Agreement commits 195 nations to hold the increase in global average temperature to “well
           below” 2°C above pre-industrial levels and to pursue efforts to limit the temperature increase to
           1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

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