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ACT Climate Change Adaptation StrategyAntonio MozqueiraManagerClimate Change Policy
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• Snapshot of renewable energy procurement
• Climate Change Policy in the ACT
• What is adaptation?• Why do we need to
adapt?• Climate impacts in
the ACT• What is the
adaptation strategy?
• What are the key outcomes for today?
Overview
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Climate Change Policy in the ACT
Mitigation Adaptation Renewable Energy Energy Efficiency
The Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act 2010 mandates:
• 40% below 1990 emission levels by 2020
• 80% below 1990 emissions levels by
2050
• Carbon neutral by 2060
• Peaking per capita emissions by 2013
• 90% renewable electricity supply by 2020
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Adaptation to climate change:• Is about preparing for inevitable changes
in our climate• Compels us to consider the impacts of
climate change in the we ways we live, work and play
• Acknowledges that basing decisions on ‘business-as-usual’ is no longer appropriate
• Seeks to reduce vulnerability and increase resilience
What is Adaptation?
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Near Future = 2020 – 2039 Far Future = 2060 - 2079
Climate change impacts in the ACT
Increased threats from bushfires, heatwaves and storms to lives, property, economic activity and the environment
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Objectives• Reduce our vulnerability to
impacts of extreme weather events
• Increase our resilience to climate change shocks & stressors
Principles• No-regrets• Intergenerational equity • Decision lifetime
consideration• Shared responsibility
Projections• Incremental change masks
urgency• Extreme events are a major
concern
What is the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy?
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• Minister announced in May 2014sectoral approach across the region• Disaster & emergency
management• Community health & wellbeing• Settlements & infrastructure• Water • Natural resources & ecosystems
• Whole of Government: EnAACT
• Draft Adaptation Strategy released for public consultation from 22 February 2016 to 3 April 2016.
How was the strategy developed?
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• Outcome One: Territory-Wide Resilience– a focus on people and community resilience through ramping up
actions on risk and vulnerability, health and wellbeing and disaster and emergency preparedness
• Outcome Two: A City for All Seasons– A focus on place and increasing Canberra’s sustainability through
renewed investment in ‘living infrastructure’ and new requirements for climate-wise buildings and landscapes
• Outcome Three: Opportunity for Adaptation Innovation– A focus on prosperity through increasing economic diversity and
innovation that responds to climate and sustainability drivers• Outcome Four: Integration
– A focus on ensuring that action is effective and integrated across all sectors
Outcome Focussed Strategy
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• Adaptation is about making informed decisions about how we live work and play in the ACT
• Adaptation is everyone’s business• It is important for citizens to have their say
In Summary...
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• Raise awareness of climate change impacts and the need to adapt
• Seek input and feedback on the draft strategy
• Request your leadership in the community (now and future)
Objectives for this session
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LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK
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LET US KNOW WHAT YOU THINK
WEB http://haveyoursay.planning.act.gov.au Online questionnaire, forums, submissions
EMAIL [email protected]
POST Draft Climate Change Adaptation StrategyEPD Post 158 Canberra ACT 2601
PHONE Access Canberra on 13 22 81
Consultation closes Sunday 3 April 2016
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