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

           4.2     Australian Government
           The Australian Federal Government became a member of the Kyoto Protocol in 2008 and has a
           current commitment to reduce the nation’s emissions by 26-28 percent on 2005 levels by 2030.

           4.3     Queensland Government
           Through its paper Advancing Climate Action Queensland, the Queensland Government has noted
           that, due to a lack of climate action over recent years, the state’s emissions “will increase ... 34 per
           cent by 2030 on 2000 levels”. The State Government is pursuing a range of strategies including
           development of a climate adaption strategy, implementing a coastal hazards adaptation program,
           as well as pursuing opportunities for alternative energy and changed land management practices.

           4.4     Local Government
           A number of local governments around Australia have already established targets. Both Adelaide
           City Council and the City of Melbourne ambitiously aim to be carbon neutral by 2020. Byron Bay
           aims for zero emissions by 2025. Brisbane City Council is hoping to be carbon neutral by 2031.
           Sydney City intends to reduce emissions by 70% by 2030. Frankston intends to be carbon neutral
           by 2025. Meanwhile, Moreland City Council in northern Melbourne became carbon neutral for
           Council operations in 2012 (as certified under the National Carbon Offset Standard - Carbon
           Neutral Program).

           4.5     Noosa Council
           At a local level, the Noosa Council Emission Reduction Policy adopted 19 May 2016 commits
           Council to a reduction in carbon and GHG emissions with a view to establishing a zero net
           emissions target in Council’s operations and services. The policy aim is to drive greater efficiency
           in Council’s use of natural resources by:
           =  Investing in appropriate actions such as new technologies and options that focus on clean
              energy.
           =  Leading by example and inspiring change by demonstrating best practice options to the
              community.
           =  Measuring and monitoring to demonstrate progress towards achieving the stated objective of
              achieving zero net emissions.

           Other policies and strategies that have been developed that support Council’s zero net emissions
           efforts include adoption of the Waste Reduction and Recycling Plan 2016-2024. Work is also
           underway to develop a fresh and innovative Transport Strategy. The Strategy is also aligned with
           Council's Sustainability Principles.

           5.     Target
           The Strategy proposes that Council operations and service activities will reach zero net
           emissions by 2026. This is an ambitious target that will be dependent upon ongoing commitment
           by future Councils. It may also be impacted by the changing economic environment, technological
           advances, and legislative changes.
           The target will become one of Council’s sustainability indicators to ensure progress can be tracked
           and reported over time.

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