2020-08-11 Planning & Environment Committee Agenda

PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING AGENDA                                   11 AUGUST 2020


Climate Change Response Plan
It is proposed that a Climate Change Response Plan (CCRP) be developed to replace the ZEN
Operational Strategy 2016 and to incorporate (roll in) the Climate Change Adaptation Plan that is
not yet complete (see climate policy diagram below).




Both the ZEN Organisational Plan and Climate Change Adaptation Plan and current operational
plan initiatives, as follows:
    Continue to implement and undertake a review of the Zero Emissions Noosa (ZEN)
      Strategy and Action Plan
    Finalise the Climate Change Adaptation Plan and initiate implementation of actions.
The intent of the CCRP is to tackle first those initiatives that can build resilience for Council, the
community and the environment now and into the longer term. That is, a no-regrets proactive
approach that looks across the various sectors and provides for multiple benefits in terms of cost
efficiencies, emergency preparedness and community resilience. The draft project plan
(attached) outlines the scope, governance, consultation process, and plan development for the
next 6 months.
The objectives of the CCRP are to:
-    Develop and implement a plan that meets the policy outcomes and targets stated in the
     Noosa Council Environment Strategy.
-    Provide for close consultation and participation by community groups, key sector
     representatives, levels of government and the broader community.
-    Appropriately manage identified risks posed by climate change to different sectors including
     council, waste, agriculture, households, communities, business, emergency management,
     and biodiversity and natural systems.
-    Identify and prioritise responses for emissions reduction, climate change adaptation and
     community preparedness.
The development of the CCRP will be of interest to numerous stakeholders across the
community including infrastructure providers, businesses, key sector representatives, community
groups, levels of government and the broader community. The Community and Stakeholder
Engagement Plan (attached) provides for consultation and participation throughout the process
to ensure climate risks are identified and assessed as they relate to the various sectors, and
appropriate responses proposed.


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