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We've developed a set of 20 actions for the first 18-months of the Climate Response Strategy.

Climate justice and inclusion

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  • Map the people and places most at risk

    Map the people and places most at risk from climate impacts using social, economic, health and environmental data. Use the results to prioritise adaptation and resilience work.

    Timeframe: Months 1 to 6

  • Trial community facilities as safe places

    Trial community facilities as safe places during extreme heat, smoke and other climate events, and plan any upgrades they need.

    Timeframe: Months 12 to 18

Emissions reduction, climate adaptation and resilience

  • Greenhouse gas inventory

    Measure and report on Council and community greenhouse gas emissions.

    Timeframe: Months 1 to 6

  • Update the sustainable design guidelines

First Nations knowledge, culture and partnership

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  • First Nations partnerships

    Build an ongoing partnership with Traditional Owners and First Nations representatives to guide climate adaptation. Hold at least two engagement activities and record recommendations for Council policies and programs.

    Timeframe: Months 6 to 12

  • Increase First Nations involvement

    Increase First Nations involvement in Council climate governance, including representation on relevant advisory groups, working groups and projects.

    Timeframe: Months 6 to 18

  • Include First Nations knowledge about climate

    Include First Nations knowledge about climate, Country and resilience in climate training, and ensure all staff complete it.

    Timeframe: Months 12 to 18

Evidence-led, embedded and accountable climate action

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  • Council-wide approach to managing climate risks

    Create a Council-wide approach to managing climate risks. Use it to guide priorities, governance, regular reviews, and strategic, financial and investment decisions.

    Timeframe: Months 1 to 12

  • Climate governance framework

    Set up a clear climate governance framework that explains who is responsible, how decisions are made and reported, and which leadership group will oversee progress.

    Timeframe: Months 1 to 12

  • Make climate checks part of project planning

    Make climate risk checks part of project planning, business cases and capital works so major projects consider risks, opportunities and resilience.

    Timeframe: Months 6 to 18

  • Explore adding Strategy into performance plans

  • Climate considerations in corporate planning

    Include climate issues in corporate planning by tracking climate-related spending and using current and future climate risks in emergency planning.

    Timeframe: Months 6 to 18

  • Create a framework to monitor, evaluate, report

    Create and use a framework to monitor, evaluate, report on and improve the Climate Response Strategy and Action Plan.

    Timeframe: Months 1 to 6

  • Develop a carbon offset policy

    Develop a policy for using carbon offsets.

    Timeframe: Months 6 to 18

  • Climate Capability Framework

    Create a Climate Capability Framework that sets climate skills and training requirements for every role. Train at least 90% of Council staff in climate literacy and risk.

    Timeframe: Months 6 to 18

  • Climate-related financial impacts

    Set up a process to identify, record and report climate-related financial impacts, risks and opportunities across Council operations, budgets and asset management.

    Timeframe: Months 12 to 18

  • Annual review of climate adaptation actions

    Review climate adaptation actions at least once a year using lessons from climate events, updated science and changing community priorities.

    Timeframe: Months 12 to 18

  • Review of Climate Strategy delivery

    Review how the climate strategy has been delivered, consult stakeholders on new priorities, and prepare an updated action plan for the next period.

    Timeframe: Months 14 to 18

Community-led and Council enabled climate justice and inclusion

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  • Create a community climate support program

    Create a program that provides funding, training or practical support to at least five community groups working on climate resilience, sustainability or the environment.

    Timeframe: Months 6 to 12

  • Trial and promote a central resource hub

    Trial and promote one central information hub for climate grants, rebates, programs and trusted technical advice for residents and businesses.

    Timeframe: Months 6 to 12

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