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:
    6.1	Support agri-businesses and landholders to create a sustainable and
         regenerative food system that includes consideration and preparation for
         climate change risks
    6.2	Promote sustainable, locally produced food and improve local food access
         for farmers, residents, visitors and vulnerable people
    6.3	Support agri-businesses and landholders to reduce their emissions through changes in
         farming practices and technology implementation, and to take up opportunities for income
         generation through carbon drawdown activities.
    Specific actions for implementation through this Climate Change Response Plan are identified in
    the Summary of Actions.


    Targets
    Environment Strategy target: By 2030, 80% of all grazing land achieves
    best practice management for agriculture
    By 2026, the knowledge and capacity of local food and agribusinesses to
    prepare for climate risks and take up carbon reduction opportunities has
    increased


    Metrics
    •	Number of farmers participating in on-ground actions through land
       management programs
    •	Number of local producers promoted or accredited as being
       ‘sustainable’ or an equivalent.


    Partnerships
    Council will continue to work with the Food and Agri-Business Network,
    Regenerative Agriculture Alliance, Country Noosa, Noosa Landcare and other
    organisations to improve support for agri-business and encourage take-up of
    sustainable agriculture.
    Strengthening regional partnerships across councils will provide important
    benefits to the broader agricultural industry through increased collaboration and sharing of
    knowledge and resources.
    The establishment and enhancement of industry networks will allow the continual advancement
    of knowledge and sharing of best practice to help move the sector towards a state of
    adaptability and sustainability.


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