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climate change response

8 initiatives across 3 years

Underway this year

3

1 with disruption at end of March 2026

Delivery record

1 of 5

past initiatives completed · 1 on track, not yet complete

Environment
2024–251 initiative · 1 finished on time
1.3.1 Noosaville Foreshore ManagementQ4 · Completed
Future
2025–262 initiatives
4.8.2 Climate risk managementQ3 · Minor Disruption · Key actions to improve the Corporate Climate Risk Management Framework have been identified, and the first voluntary ESG Report has been drafted for consideration of inclusion in Council’s Annual Report. Draft sustainability disclosure completed and deferred to next Annual Report. Due to data collection requirements, limited resourcing, and competing priorities, a 24/25 and 25/26 Financial Year Carbon Report will be prepared by the end of 2026.
4.8.3 Climate Action RoadmapQ3 · On Track · Critical Infrastructure Failure and Cascading Climate Risk (CIF) Project has been completed with reporting and knowledge-sharing with other Councils, Local Disaster management Group (LDMG) and state agencies ongoing. CIF project reported to Council February 2026. Priority action to investigate resilience measures at the local disaster coordination centre on hold pending future budget considerations and potential grant funding. The Adaptation Game has been developed with Sunshine Coast Regional Council to support community resilience building. The launch of the Climate Wise Communities program anticipated by end Jun 2026.
2024–251 initiative · 0 finished on time

4.8.1 Climate Action Roadmap · ended the year with minor disruption

Project has completed all stages and final reports have been received. QRA grant has been acquitted. Final Executive Steering Group meeting was postponed to August 2025 to align with Executive team availability. Report to ET and Council anticipated for for September 2025.

2023–243 initiatives · 0 finished on time

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

4.8.3 Climate Wise Communities · ended the year with major disruption

Delivery of the Climate Wise Communities website has experienced technical challenges. Staff continue with the contractor to resolve these issues with launch expected later in 2024. Noosa’s Local Resilience Action Plan (LRAP) continues to be developed in consultation with QRA with delivery by the end of 2024. Finalisation of this plan will inform future funding opportunities. Note-considered part of the initiative 'to deliver disaster preparedness, resilience and recovery activities to support council and the broader community’. Relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan

4.8.1 Climate Action RoadmapQ4 · On Track · On track in Phase 4 of the two-year project. Note-relisted in the new 24/25 Operational Plan
Excellence
2025–261 initiative
5.2.4 Climate Resilience AllianceQ3 · On Track · Scope 3 project continues through the Southeast Queensland Climate Resilience Alliance (SECRA), and outcomes will assist in Carbon Reporting on Scope 3 for FY24/25 and FY25/26. Staff education workshops and webinars made available to the organisation from January - June 2026.