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

The establishment and enhancement of industry networks will allow the continual advancement of
knowledge and sharing of best practise to help move the sector towards a state of adaptability and
sustainability.

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 sequestration.

Specific actions for implementation through this Climate Change Response Plan are identified in the
Summary of Actions.

Desired outcomes/Targets
Environment Strategy target: By 2030, 80% of all grazing land achieves best practice management
for agriculture

Metrics
 % of all agricultural land achieving best practice management for agriculture
 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, 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.




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