Acknowledging the Climate Emergency
The City recognises climate change is a global emergency and the urgent need to take action.
Welcome
OVERVIEW
The City of Greater Geelong (the City) acknowledges the changing climate is a global emergency and recognises the urgent need to take appropriate action, both mitigation and adaptation. The City is developing a Climate Change Response Plan (CCRP), identified as a priority action in the new Sustainability Framework and Environment Strategy 2020-2030.
The Plan will provide a roadmap for how the City will reduce its operational carbon emissions and manage its climate change risks. The Plan will also identify how the City can support community and business efforts to reduce emissions and preparing to adapt to the likely impacts of a changing climate.
Through this engagement process, the City’s goal is to work with both internal and external stakeholders and the community to co-develop a municipality wide Climate Change Response Plan that is understood, accepted and supported by all parties, providing a platform for a shared commitment to collaborative action.
Community interest in tackling climate change is growing, but the region needs a holistic plan to show how we (the City, residents, and businesses) will rapidly reduce our emissions and adapt to climate change risks.
In response to this need, the City is leading the development of a new Climate Change Response Plan.
Key Themes
These key themes will frame the development of the Climate Change Response Plan.
Ways to get Involved
Community Forum
An important part of developing the Climate Change Response Plan is consultation with the communities that contribute to Geelong’s action on climate change.
We would like to invite you to register your interest in a community forum where you will have the opportunity to help inform the development of the Plan.
The forum will encourage an open dialogue to identify and test the issues, goals, targets and actions needed to achieve change. Guest speakers will present on what is happening in the community now to reduce emissions and adapt to a changing climate and what could be done in the future.
The forum will take place in February 2021 - Please register your interest below and we will contact you in the new year to confirm the date and time of the forum.
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.
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
Geelong Community Owned Renewable Energy (CORE)
Geelong Sustainability take an innovative approach to community investment in renewable energy.
Black Rock Solar Farm
Switching to renewable energy reduces emissions and saves customers money.
South Barwon Community Centre Energy Audit
The South Barwon Community Centre is now more energy efficient.
100% Clean Bellarine Roadmap
Creating a pathway to 100% renewable energy for the Bellarine Peninsula.
Climate Emergency Declaration Campaign
Local leader's important role in the global climate emergency campaign.
Ramblers Reef - Living Shoreline
Innovative approach that looks beyond traditional methods of coastal protection and habitat creation and restoration.
Ocean Grove Solar and Battery Bulk Buy
Making it easier for local residents to install solar and batteries.
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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