Acknowledging the Climate Emergency
The City recognises climate change is a global emergency and the urgent need to take action.
Welcome
25 August Update - Thank you for your interest in this project. Engagement has now closed. We are currently reviewing submissions and will then finalise the Plan and provide an update on this page.
OVERVIEW
The City recognises the urgent need to take appropriate action on climate change. In response to this, the City has developed a Draft Climate Change Response Plan, identified as a priority action in the Sustainability Framework and Environment Strategy 2020-2030.
A key feature of the draft plan is a municipal-wide target of zero net emissions by 2035. The draft plan builds on the Environment Strategy's strategic goals and identifies how the City will support community and business efforts to reduce emissions and adapt to the likely impacts of a changing climate. The plan also provides a roadmap for how the City will reduce its operational carbon emissions and manage its climate change risks.
Community interest in tackling climate change is growing and the region needs a holistic plan to show how collectively we will rapidly reduce our emissions and adapt to climate change risks.
In response to this need and through extensive community consultation with community groups, business and peak body groups, government agencies and non-government organisations the City has developed the Draft Climate Change Response Plan.
Engagement
Thank you to everyone who has contributed to the Draft Climate Change Response Plan during the first two stages of engagement. Please see the document library for engagement findings reports.
At the Council Meeting on Tuesday 27 July, Council endorsed the Draft Climate Change Response Plan be released for public exhibition and stakeholder and community consultation.
To provide your feedback on the draft plan please submit using the online form or in writing to:
Senior Sustainability Officer
Environment & Waste
City of Greater Geelong
Wadawurrung Country
PO Box 104, Geelong, Vic 3220
Feedback closed on Wednesday 25 August.
Key Themes
These key themes will frame the development of the Climate Change Response Plan.
Climate Action Case Studies
Communities, businesses, and individuals across the City of Greater Geelong region are taking action to reduce their emissions and build resilience to climate-related impacts.
The following case studies provide a few examples of these actions.
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Climate Change Learning Resources for Students
Bellarine Catchment Network developed a series of remote learning resources to teach local primary school kids about their environment and climate change
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Geelong Community Owned Renewable Energy (CORE)
Geelong Sustainability take an innovative approach to community investment in renewable energy.
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Black Rock Solar Farm
Switching to renewable energy reduces emissions and saves customers money.
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South Barwon Community Centre Energy Audit
The South Barwon Community Centre is now more energy efficient.
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100% Clean Bellarine Roadmap
Creating a pathway to 100% renewable energy for the Bellarine Peninsula.
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Climate Emergency Declaration Campaign
Local leader's important role in the global climate emergency campaign.
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Ramblers Reef - Living Shoreline
Innovative approach that looks beyond traditional methods of coastal protection and habitat creation and restoration.
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Ocean Grove Solar and Battery Bulk Buy
Making it easier for local residents to install solar and batteries.
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Geelong Field Naturalist Club - Climate Policy
Advocating for climate action as a steward of the as a steward of the region's biodiversity.
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