2017-04-11 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                                      11 APRIL 2017


5                        DEVELOPMENT OF THE CLIMATE CHANGE ADAPTATION PLAN
DOCUMENT INFORM AT ION




Author                              Program Coordinator Climate Change Adaptation, Grant Hinner
                                    Strategic Land Use Planning Branch

Index                               ECM/Subject/Climate Change

Attachments                         1.    Draft Community & Stakeholder Communications and Engagement
                                          Plan
                                    2.    Draft Project Control Group Charter


EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Not applicable.

RECOMMENDATION
That Council note the report by the Program Coordinator Climate Change Adaptation to the
Planning & Environment Committee Meeting dated 11 April 2017 and
A.                       Approve the Community & Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Plan for the
                         project;
B.                       Note the draft Climate Change Adaptation Plan (CCAP) Project Control Group charter; and
C.                       Appoint Councillors __________ and_________ as members of the CCAP Project Control
                         Group.


REPORT
Work has commenced on the development of a Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Noosa Shire.
The Plan will:
                       Improve Noosa Council and the community’s understanding of current & future risks from
                         coastal hazards and how they might change through time as a result of climate change;
                       Enable Council to consult with the community clearly and sensitively throughout key stages
                         of the project so the community understands the implications and contributes to the decision
                         making;
                       Identify what actions are required to avoid, reduce or adapt to climate change risks as they
                         relate to people, property, assets and the environment;
                       Provide mapping & visual products and deliverables that are useful for a range of purposes
                         across Council departments and functions and within the community (e.g. planning scheme,
                         asset management, community awareness, disaster management and financial planning;
                         and
                       Provide direction and actions for a coordinated approach for Council and the community to
                         adapt to climate change and coastal hazards.
A Community & Stakeholder Engagement and Communication Plan has been prepared to guide
consultation activities across the life of this two year project (Attachment 1). A broad range of
stakeholders and community interests are to be involved to address issues relating to
social/community, economic and environment interests and infrastructure and assets. The
consultation processes have been designed to ensure the Climate Change Adaptation Plan is
appropriately informed, relevant to local circumstances and builds community understanding of
Noosa’s climate change risks and potential adaptation actions.


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