Report - SEQ Regional Climate Resilient Alliance

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING                                                    9 MAY 2023


will have a direct link to the priorities and outcomes sought in the Noosa Climate Change Response
Plan.

Due to it’s infancy, the true value of SEQCRA is not yet evidenced through project outcomes. The
risk is also an opportunity for showing leadership and support for this regional collaboration. The risk
of SEQCRA not being established due to insufficient membership is also possible.

There are risks in not becoming a member of SEQCRA which includes reputational risk through
perceived lack of collaboration, and missed opportunities to pool and leverage resources and
achieve efficiencies through these processes.

Notably, collaborations with other local governments on climate change over recent years have
proved highly beneficial for Noosa Council. Benefits have already included sharing knowledge,
building capacity and capabilities, pooling resources, improved economies of scale, and reducing
duplication of effort. This alliance model provides great potential to drive positive change and action
within the organisation, across the region and at the local community level. The value of potential
gains through collaborative projects and knowledge sharing is likely to far outweigh the cost of
membership.
Consultation
External Consultation - Community & Stakeholder
The Q CRC funded Pilot Project led by Logan City Council enabled a working group to be established
to collaboratively design the proposed SEQ Climate Alliance. The working group has continued since
and is made up of sustainability officers from SEQ Councils who have internally consulted regarding
SEQCRA.
The working group comprises staff from:
     •     Brisbane City Council
     •     Ipswich City Council
     •     Redland Council
     •     Lockyer Valley Regional Council
     •     Moreton Bay Regional Council
     •     Logan City Council
     •     Sunshine Coast Council
     •     Scenic Rim Council.
Internal Consultation
Departments/Sections Consulted:

         Mayor                      Community Services                        Corporate Services

         Councillors                Director                                  Director

                                    Community Development                     Financial Services

 x       Chief Executive Officer    Community Facilities                      Fleet

         Executive Support          Libraries & Galleries                     ICT

                                    Local Laws                                Procurement

                                    Waste & Environmental Health              Property

                                                                              Revenue Services