Current Status
Background
In January 2023, Council declared a Climate Change Emergency and committed to taking meaningful action on climate change in Huon Valley. The direct response to this was the creation of a dedicated Climate Change Officer, who is charged with implementing its Climate Change Strategy.
This includes Part A – Carbon Footprint Reduction Plan, endorsed in February 2021, focused on mitigating greenhouse gas emissions both for Council and the community as well as developing Part B – Corporate Climate Adaptation Plan, drafted by the Southern Tasmanian Councils Authority’s (STCA’s) Regional Climate Change Initiative (RCCI) in 2023, focused on reducing climate risk to Council’s assets and services.
To ensure more targeted and coordinated efforts on climate change, Council is underway developing a comprehensive Climate Change Strategy (CCS), integrating both climate adaptation and climate mitigation actions.
The development of the CCS will guide Council’s climate change approach for the next 5 to 10 years and requires community engagement to ensure it reflects the needs and interests of everyone in Huon Valley.
Current
Huon Valley Council is keen to hear your thoughts on our Climate Change Strategy and how we can best respond to future challenges.
Our community is at the heart of our efforts to address climate change. At our Climate Change Futures workshops, we will provide a platform for residents to connect, share ideas, and discuss how we can collectively shape a resilient future.
Council acknowledges the significant role played by community members in supporting our climate initiatives to date. Your input and engagement are crucial as we plan for effective climate actions and strategies.
Come along to one of our upcoming Climate Change Strategy Workshops and help Council develop plans for our climate response.
Ways to Have Your Say:
- Keep an eye out for the next round of community engagement
Climate Change in the Huon Valley
Visit Counci’s dedicated Climate Change page HERE and discover topics including;
- What is Climate Change
- Council’s Risk and Responsibilities
- What Council is doing about Climate Change
- What you can do about Climate Change
You will also find our ‘be calm’ project which aims to empower our community to understand and manage climate anxiety by engaging with nature, advocating for change, and connecting with like-minded individuals.
*The feature image used in this post is part of the Huon Valley Community Vision
