2021-03-09 P&E Agenda - Item 8 - Attachment 1 - Climate Change Response Plan

         RESPONDING TO THE CLIMATE
         EMERGENCY

Themes and strategic priorities
The following themes and strategic priorities have been identified to structure and direct
climate risk actions and emissions reduction opportunities for the Noosa community and
Noosa Council.

Theme 1: Strong leadership and governance
1.1 Advocate to levels of government and mobilise the community to drive decisive climate
    emergency action
1.2 Strengthen partnerships with governments and stakeholders to take urgent action to
    achieve a low carbon economy and resilient community
1.3 Move council from business-as-usual operations to adopting deep, systemic change and
    being a powerful influencer and example of climate action.


Theme 2: Energy efficiency and renewable energy
2.1 Transition Noosa Council and Noosa Shire to 100% renewable energy and ensure the
    transition is inclusive of low income and vulnerable residents and businesses
2.2 Develop a climate aware and empowered community with improved capacity to reduce
    emissions


Theme 3: Clean low emissions industries
3.1 Through targeted initiatives, create an environment that supports business
    development, innovation and investment shift to clean, green low emission industries
    and technology
3.2 Utilise business support tools to work with industry, business associations and
    government agencies to facilitate emissions reduction and environmental sustainability
    for local businesses


Theme 4: Sustainable Transport
4.1 Accelerate public and active transport infrastructure investment and community usage
    through the implementation of Council’s Transport Strategy and Walking and Cycling
    Plan.
4.2 Transition Council and the community to sustainable transport use and zero-emissions
    vehicles


Theme 5: Healthy and resilient natural systems and carbon drawdown
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 drinking water, wastewater, surface water and groundwater




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Noosa Climate Change Response Plan - draft for council endorsement March 2021