Acknowledging the Climate Emergency
The City recognises climate change is a global emergency and the urgent need to take action.
Welcome
This engagement is closed.
23 November 2021 Update - Climate Change Response Plan endorsed by Council. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.
OVERVIEW
Our aim is to work with the Greater Geelong community to achieve net zero emissions and increase our regions resilience to climate change impacts through coordinated and collective actions.
Following extensive consultation with community groups, businesses, government agencies and non-government organisations we have developed a Climate Change Response Plan to guide how we can act as an organisation, and a community, to respond to our changing climate.
This plan builds on the goals established by our Sustainability Framework and Environment Strategy 2020-2030 and identifies how the City will support community and business efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and adapt to the likely impacts of a changing climate in our region.
The key targets established by this plan are for all City-managed operations to reach net zero emissions by 2025, and for our municipality to reach net zero community emissions by 2035
Community interest in tackling climate change is growing and this holistic plan shows how collectively we can rapidly reduce our emissions and reduce climate change impacts.
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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