2021-08-10 P&E Agenda - Item 7 - Attachment 1 - Climate Change Response Plan

          Noosa Shire Council




    Strategic Priorities
    The following strategic priorities are identified for this theme:
    5.1	Increase revegetation, ecosystems restoration and urban greening to increase
         carbon drawdown, reduce urban heating and support ecosystem and species
         resilience
    5.2	Optimise use and management of water resources through integrated water cycle
         management including for drinking water, recycled water, surface water and groundwater
    Specific actions for implementation through this Climate Change Response Plan are identified in the
    Summary of Actions.


    Targets
    Environment Strategy target: By 2030, half of all land in Noosa Shire is
    managed for its environmental values (% in 2020)
    By 2030, 50% of mapped riparian buffers along waterways have vegetation
    coverage (42% in 2018)
    By 2030, vegetation will be in place to increase canopy cover and shade
    to 45% of public open spaces in urban environments


    Metrics
    •      % urban canopy cover
    •      % change in estimated annual carbon drawdown by Noosa vegetation
    •      % of Noosa Shire managed for its environmental values
    •	% of mapped riparian buffers along waterways that have vegetation coverage (42% in 2018)
    •      No. Land for Wildlife properties and Voluntary Conservation Agreements
    •      Recycled water connections or uses in Noosa Shire


    Partnerships
    Extensive community effort is directed towards protecting, maintaining, and
    restoring our natural environments. Many environment groups are actively
    involved in caring for Noosa’s bushlands, wildlife, coasts and waterways,
    including hundreds of volunteers.
    There are important benefits in greater collaboration between property owners,
    governments, community groups, businesses and infrastructure providers - working together to
    improve the resilient of natural areas in the face of warmer and drier conditions.

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