Organisational Emissions Reduction Progress Report · Report

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING                                             9 DECEMBER 2025


avoided damage and recovery costs.

Council has established a Climate Change Response Plan, Coastal Hazards Adaptation Plan, Zero
Emissions Organisational Strategy, Regional Climate Action Roadmap with Sunshine Coast Council,
multiple supporting policies, Sustainability Principles, Adaptation Principles, and a low-carbon,
nature positive, and climate resilient goal in its Corporate Plan. The Noosa LGA is a designated
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and the first local government in Queensland to declare a climate
emergency. Regional partnerships with the ZEN Inc, Sunshine Coast Council, UniSC, Kabi Kabi
Peoples Aboriginal Corporation, UQ, SEQCRA and others continue to grow. It is clear that there are
significant benefits associated with building on this momentum and capturing the transformative
opportunities that come with effectively responding to risks associated with climate change.


Human Rights
Human Rights Compatibility Statement
In developing this Report, the subject matter has been considered in accordance with the
requirements of the Queensland Human Rights Act 2019. It is considered that the subject matter
does not conflict with any human rights and supports a human rights approach to decision making
by Council. Council representatives will endeavour to act and make decisions under this report in a
manner that is compatible with human rights. This report should be read in conjunction with
Council’s Human Rights Policy.


Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
NA
Internal Consultation
Departments consulted:
     Office of the CEO, Mayor &             Community Services               Corporate Services
             Councillors
 x    Mayor & Councillors             x   Director                    x   Director
 x    Chief Executive Officer             Community Development           Financial Services
      Executive Officers                  Sport & Active Lifestyles       Fleet
      Community Engagement                Arts & Culture                  Revenue Services
      People & Culture                    Community Connection            ICT
      Governance                          Customer Experience         x   Procurement

                                                                          Commercial Property

      Strategy & Environment              Development & Regulation        Infrastructure Services
 x    Director                            Director                    x   Director
 x    Strategy & Sustainability           Development Assessment      x   Infrastructure Planning, Design
                                                                          and Delivery
 x    Economic Development        &       Local Laws                      Civil and Asset operations
      Destination Management
 x    Environmental Services              Environmental Health        x   Waste
      Innovation & Digital Hub            Building & Plumbing             Building & Facilities
                                          Property / Permits              Disaster Management