ACT Climate Change Adaptation StrategyAntonio MozqueiraManagerClimate Change Policy

• 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

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

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?

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

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?

• 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?

• 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

• 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...

• 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

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 climatechange@act.gov.au

POST Draft Climate Change Adaptation StrategyEPD Post 158 Canberra ACT 2601

PHONE Access Canberra on 13 22 81

Consultation closes Sunday 3 April 2016