Mansfield Shire Climate Action Plan
Consultation has concluded
Council invites you to have your say during the development period of a Climate Action Plan specific to Mansfield Shire.
In May 2019 Mansfield Shire Council acknowledged climate change and passed a Councillor initiated resolution to develop a Climate Action Plan.
A Climate Action background paper will be developed to assess emissions from Mansfield Shire Council operations and the broader community and develop a range of possible Council responses for consideration.
The scope of Climate Action Plans can vary depending on the level of organisation commitment to climate action. This can range from a declaration of a ‘Climate Emergency’ (MansfieldContinue reading
Council invites you to have your say during the development period of a Climate Action Plan specific to Mansfield Shire.
In May 2019 Mansfield Shire Council acknowledged climate change and passed a Councillor initiated resolution to develop a Climate Action Plan.
A Climate Action background paper will be developed to assess emissions from Mansfield Shire Council operations and the broader community and develop a range of possible Council responses for consideration.
The scope of Climate Action Plans can vary depending on the level of organisation commitment to climate action. This can range from a declaration of a ‘Climate Emergency’ (Mansfield Shire Council has not done this yet) with a strong committed and short term response to implement actions to mitigate and address climate change, through to a more limited emissions reduction approach primarily to minimise Council’s utility costs.
Community projects such as Electric Vehicle charging stations, community energy or support for low income households under a future of climate change can all be considered in a Climate Action Plan subject to the ambition of Council.
Carbon offset credits may be considered and budgeted for after all other practical emission reduction projects are implemented.
Regional councils are well placed to go beyond a zero net emission target and invest in renewable energy projects. This may occur with community investment and can provide revenue streams that provide a net community financial, social and environmental benefit.
The Climate Action Plan will reflect the ambition of Council to address climate change and provide a roadmap for emission reduction and renewable energy projects. The Background Paper - now available - provides an informed report on how Council can invest in climate change activities that reflect the ambition of the broader community.
Four fact sheets are now available and attached to this page to summarise where Council can support community ideas provided by our community below.
Council invites you to propose further feedback and ask questions about the Climate Action Plan Background Paper.
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How can Council best support climate action in our community? Please input your ideas below.
about 3 years agoAndrew Wabout 3 years ago9) Endorse and actively support Helen Haine's Local Power plan
1 comment2Andrew Wabout 3 years ago5) Take a leadership role in actively promoting climate change adaptation and mitigation strategies and aim for whole of community engagemen
1 comment2Ross MacKinnonabout 3 years agoIntegrated Water Cycle Management-IWCM
0 comment2Andrew Wabout 3 years ago11) Bring forward the green waste collection rollout.
0 comment1Andrew Wabout 3 years ago10) Sustainable homes
10) Use everything possible (Planning overlays, caveats etc ) to better direct developers and home builders to adopt far more sustainable practices and as well as build more energy efficient homes, with regard to orientation roofing, insulation, hot water and cooking options, water tanks, PV arrays, etc etc. Lobby the relevant areas of government for these changes.
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Who's Listening
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Environment Officer
Phone 03 5775 8555 Email Damien.Gerrans@mansfield.vic.gov.au
Lifecycle
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Mansfield Shire acknowledges Climate Change 2019
Mansfield Shire Climate Action Plan has finished this stage1.Consultation with Mansfield Environment Advisory Committee.
2. Development of project plan and procurement
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Climate Action Plan inventory and options being collated
Mansfield Shire Climate Action Plan has finished this stageContractor and responsible officers providing background information for the development of options on applicable to Climate Change for the Mansfield Shire - February 2021
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Draft Climate Action Plan Options available
Mansfield Shire Climate Action Plan is currently at this stageDraft option paper for Mansfield Shire Climate Action Plan will become available for community comment - May 2021
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Community feedback on Draft Climate Action Plan to close for consideration
this is an upcoming stage for Mansfield Shire Climate Action PlanOpportunity for Community consultation to close June 2021
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Climate Action Plan to be endorsed and implemented.
this is an upcoming stage for Mansfield Shire Climate Action PlanCouncil looks forward to rolling out a Mansfield Shire Climate Action Plan in conjunction with the Community Vision - October 2021
Documents
- Mansfield Climate Action Plan Background Paper (3.85 MB) (pdf)
- FAQs (688 KB) (pdf)
- Council options for lowering Transport emissions (124 KB) (pdf)
- Council options in lowering Energy emissions (158 KB) (pdf)
- Council options around lowering Agricultural emissions (213 KB) (pdf)
- Council options for lowering Waste emissions (77.8 KB) (pdf)
- Mansfield Environment Strategy 2019-23 - Endorsed 15 October 2019.pdf (4.66 MB) (pdf)