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Sunshine Coast Council has recognised the Earth is in a state of climate emergency and is intent on becoming a zero-net emissions organisation by 2041.

The resolution, adopted unanimously at the November Ordinary Meeting, signalled a continuation of action by council to reduce greenhouse gas emissions urgently, accelerating the work which is already being done in the region.

Council also resolved to prepare an interim report on the progress of the Zero-net Emissions Plan and Regional Climate Action Roadmap and to investigate a governance structure and framework necessary to support a whole-of-council response.

Sunshine Coast Council Mayor Mark Jamieson said council was proactive in developing and implementing climate change policy that was evidence-based and aligned with the best available science and would continue to do so.

“We continue to see an evidence-based approach as an effective strategy to deliver meaningful on-ground outcomes to address the potential impacts of climate change,” he said.

“Council recognises the complexity of a changing climate and is implementing a range of proactive steps to limit the potential impacts of climate change while encouraging adaptation and resilience across the region.”

Division 10 Councillor David Law, who introduced the matter for debate at the November Ordinary Meeting, said the unanimous vote clearly demonstrated council’s recognition that we are in a state of climate emergency, requiring urgent and sustained effort to reach net zero emissions by 2041.

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Fires ripped through parts of the Sunshine Coast in 2019. Picture: Shutterstock.

“This new decisive action will strengthen council’s comprehensive Environment and Liveability Strategy (ELS) and our approach to responding to the impacts of climate change,” Cr Law said.

“The ELS provides long-term strategic thinking and promotes immediate action for a number of challenges, including building resilience to the projected adverse impacts of climate change and taking steps to adapt to and mitigate its expected effects, while enabling new and emerging technologies to be implemented and benefits realised.

“Council also acknowledged the significant actions already being taken through the implementation of the ELS, towards the mitigation of climate impacts and reduction of Greenhouse Gas Emissions.

“Council looks forward to ongoing partnerships with our community to collectively respond to both the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change as we deliver a healthy environment and liveable Sunshine Coast into the future.”

To find out more about council’s climate change actions visit Sunshine Coast Council. 

 

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