Draft Sustainability and Climate Policy

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As a local Council there is a lot that we can do to protect our environment and ensure that our community and the places we all love are resilient and prepared for the impacts of climate change. Sustainable and liveable environments are one of the four key priorities identified by our community as part of our Community Strategic Plan, and Council is committed to delivering this outcome for our region.

This Draft Sustainability and Climate Policy sets out Council's vision and commitment to create a thriving, resilient and sustainable Shoalhaven, which provides a healthy environment for current and future generations.

Project vision

To establish a Policy which outlines Council’s long-term commitment to address climate change and integrate the principles of sustainability across Council operations and throughout the wider Shoalhaven community.

The Policy will be supported by a detailed Sustainability and Climate Action Plan with actions aligned against the following six key priorities:

  1. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and responding to climate change challenges
  2. Living in balance with our natural environment to protect and support our ecosystems
  3. Ensuring our assets, towns and villages are future-ready, environmentally sustainable, and climate resilient
  4. Using materials wisely and avoiding waste to protect natural resources
  5. Supporting our community to adopt positive sustainable living practices and prepare for a changing climate, and
  6. Innovating and collaborating to achieve better outcomes for our community and environment.

To support this Policy, Council is developing a detailed Action Plan to ensure we achieve our goals and objectives.

Council is seeking community feedback on the Draft Policy, as well input on some of the key actions that you would like to see in our Action Plan.

As a local Council there is a lot that we can do to protect our environment and ensure that our community and the places we all love are resilient and prepared for the impacts of climate change. Sustainable and liveable environments are one of the four key priorities identified by our community as part of our Community Strategic Plan, and Council is committed to delivering this outcome for our region.

This Draft Sustainability and Climate Policy sets out Council's vision and commitment to create a thriving, resilient and sustainable Shoalhaven, which provides a healthy environment for current and future generations.

Project vision

To establish a Policy which outlines Council’s long-term commitment to address climate change and integrate the principles of sustainability across Council operations and throughout the wider Shoalhaven community.

The Policy will be supported by a detailed Sustainability and Climate Action Plan with actions aligned against the following six key priorities:

  1. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions and responding to climate change challenges
  2. Living in balance with our natural environment to protect and support our ecosystems
  3. Ensuring our assets, towns and villages are future-ready, environmentally sustainable, and climate resilient
  4. Using materials wisely and avoiding waste to protect natural resources
  5. Supporting our community to adopt positive sustainable living practices and prepare for a changing climate, and
  6. Innovating and collaborating to achieve better outcomes for our community and environment.

To support this Policy, Council is developing a detailed Action Plan to ensure we achieve our goals and objectives.

Council is seeking community feedback on the Draft Policy, as well input on some of the key actions that you would like to see in our Action Plan.

  • Council Resolution

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    At Council's Ordinary Meeting on 28 November 2022 (MIN22.901), it was resolved

    That Council:

    1. Notes the summary of feedback received and recommendations regarding changes to the draft Sustainability and Climate Policy (POL22/177)
    2. Adopts the Sustainability and Climate Policy (POL22/177), with the following amendment:
      1. Council will Increase tree canopy cover in our towns and villages in order to enhance community resilience to climate change and support wildlife.
    3. Endorses the corresponding Action Plan to be prepared with input from across Council with a target date of adoption by March 2023.

  • Have your say

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    Council’s Draft Sustainability and Climate Policy sets out a vision and commitment to create a thriving, resilient and sustainable Shoalhaven, which provides a healthy environment for current and future generations. This Policy also strengthens Council’s commitment to climate action by setting a new course to achieve net zero emissions by 2035.

    Council is seeking community feedback on the Draft Sustainability and Climate Policy, as well input on some of the key actions you would like to see in the Sustainability and Climate Action Plan.

    Please provide your feedback on the Draft Policy and Action Plan by completing the Online Survey by 5pm, Tuesday 1 November 2022.

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