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Climate Change Response Plan

Objective 4.7: Fund and implement the Climate Change Response Plan to support Council, community and the local economy to build resilience and preparedness for climate risks and to achieve net-zero emissions by 2026. · 10 initiatives across 4 years

Underway this year

1

1 with disruption at end of March 2026

Delivery record

2 of 8

past initiatives completed · 2 on track, not yet complete

2026–27not started yet
4.7.1 Investment Roadmap to Zero Emissionsno update reported yet
2025–261 initiative
4.7.1 Council zero emissionsQ3 · Minor Disruption · Minor disruption due to consultant output and review timeframes and complexity of project. Eight Councillor workshops completed. Internal consultation, review of proposed actions and financial analysis being undertaken on draft. Delivery of the draft Report and recommendations proposed by June 2026.

Initiatives from previous years

These initiatives have been archived — they are no longer being updated.

2024–251 initiative · 0 finished on time

4.7.1 Emissions Offset Strategy · ended the year with minor disruption

Roadmap to Net Zero Emissions project is underway with a series of Councillor workshops. Minor delays experienced due to FY25/26 budget uncertainty for Waste and Recovery Centre master planning, staff resource limitations, procurement, and grant applications. Completion is anticipated for end of Q2 FY25/26.

2023–247 initiatives · 2 finished on time

4.7.3 Community battery · ended the year with minor disruption

A minor disruption to the community battery progress, awaiting outcomes of advocacy around Energex tariff structure to ensure the viability of the project. Note-Ongoing and part of BAU

4.7.6 Noosa Design Principles · ended the year with minor disruption

Graphics being prepared to support final draft document for publishing. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan under the Environment Theme 1.8.1

4.7.7 Emissions Offset Strategy · ended the year with major disruption

On track for preparation late 2024. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

4.7.1 Community emissions educationQ4 · On Track · Working with Zen Inc on community emissions reduction projects including supporting the EV Expo and "electrify everything" program. Supported Noosa Environment Hub to deliver the Youth Climate Summit. Community education and education program will be developed late 2024. Note-Ongoing and part of BAU
4.7.2 Business emissions reductionQ4 · On Track · Information provided to businesses on emissions reduction funding and support opportunities via newsletters and industry events. Note-Ongoing and part of BAU
4.7.4 Food and Agribusiness industry developmentQ4 · Completed · Completed Plan informs ongoing partnership and collaboration with Food and Agribusiness Network (FAN).
4.7.5 Green EconomyQ4 · Completed · Completed Plan informs ongoing activities including the Brownee Sustainability Pilot with 20 x Green Businesses.

Council meetings that mention this

Found by matching meeting agendas — worth checking, not guaranteed.

23/10/23

General Committee Meeting 23 October 2023

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see: Report.pdf (around page 3)
10/10/23

Planning & Environment Committee Meeting 10 October 2023

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see: Report.pdf (around page 3)
12/6/23

General Committee Meeting 12 June 2023

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see: Report - Tender Consideration Community Battery.pdf (around page 3)
6/6/23

Planning & Environment Committee Meeting 6 June 2023

Transcript: Noosa Watch | Files: Noosa Council

In the files, see:
  • Report - Climate Change Response Grants - Round 3.pdf (around page 2)
  • Report - Tender Consideration Community Battery.pdf (around page 3)

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emissions reduction 5Community Battery 1Food and Agribusiness Development Plan 1Green Economy 1Noosa Design Principles 1climate change response 1community engagement 1regenerative agriculture 1sustainable food production 1

Where this sits

This objective is part of Theme 4: Future, in the 2023-28.