2019-02-18 GC Agenda Att 1 to Item 8 - Draft Environment Strategy

 Strategic outcomes – Climate Change, Adaptation
 and Resilience
 a) Council and community greenhouse gas emissions are avoided, reduced and mitigated first, and
    ultimately offset through strong Council leadership, pursuit of multiple benefits and effective
    actions that are prioritised by impact.

 b) Effective and enduring Council and community partnerships actively drive the uptake of emission
    reduction actions, renewable energy usage and move us towards a clean energy future.

 c) The Noosa Council and Noosa community are better prepared for natural hazards and climate
    change through identification and mapping of natural hazards, proactive planning, risk reduction
    and information sharing.

 d) Noosa's natural environment is prepared for climate change through the maintenance and
    increase of healthy, well-functioning ecosystems that facilitate diversity and movement both
    within and beyond Noosa Shire.

 e) Disruptions to local economic activity and communities due to climate factors are kept to a
    minimum.

 f)   Risk assessments, adaptation and disaster management are integrated into decision-making, as
      well as systems and processes.

 g) Strong ongoing partnerships are established to improve understanding and action on climate
    adaptation for households, businesses, assets owners, communities and government.

 h) Understanding of likely responses of biodiversity and ecosystems to climate change is improved
    over time and management programs are adjusted where necessary.




Noosa Shire Environment Strategy                                                                   Page 40