Climate Tasmania has submitted to the state government’s draft plan.
In summary:
“If Tasmania is to be a climate leader, then it needs leadership from its government.”
We describe Climate Tasmania’s vision of what a strong, detailed and comprehensive Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plan for the operations of Tasmanian government entities would look like.
Our submission can be downloaded here. Or you can read it directly online below. (* To turn the pages hover the mouse at the base of the image and click on the arrow.)
Tasmania’s Climate Act is now being reviewed. Submissions are invited.
The terms of reference for the review have been decided, and a consultant has been selected to undertake this important review. Public consultation on the review will begin soon.
What you may need to know
For people and organisations who wish to participate in this review, Climate Tasmania has been actively developing a considered position on the strengths and weaknesses of the current Act. In particular, please do read our recommendations for a stronger, more ambitious, detailed, and comprehensive Act.
Please see our policy paper further below, or you can download it here.
The Consultation Process
The Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008 (the Act) sets the Tasmanian Government’s legislative framework for action on climate change. The Act requires that an independent review of its operation is undertaken every four years.
All you need to know about the consultation – including the Terms of Reference – and how to submit can be accessed at the State Government’s link here.
Here is our position paper. (To turn to the next page use the computer mouse on the turn page icon at the foot of the page.)
“How clear language from our leaders will drive effective climate action“
Our webinar will consider:
Why there are many more Australians who say they are concerned about climate change than are actually taking action themselves?
How can the federal government get away with telling everyone that we need to reduce emissions quickly, while simultaneously approving new coal and natural gas projects?
How come government documents on climate change very rarely talk directly about our burning of fossil fuels (coal, oil, gas) and almost never the need to phase out our use of those fuels.
Language matters and there is a great opportunity to strengthen climate action significantly.
Join the webinar – to be hosted by Climate Tasmania member David Hamilton – to hear the research into language and climate action, and to discuss how these insights can be used effectively in the imminent federal election.
Register for the webinar: Monday 17 Feb. 7.00 – 8.30pm. Please register by emailing: climatetasmania@gmail.com
Our submission on policy initiatives needed to abate carbon emissions from Tasmania’s transport sector
Submission in PDF is below. To turn pages please hover mouse over lower part of page and click on arrow. Or you may download the submission by clicking HERE.
Next stop for reducing carbon emissions in lutrawita / Tasmania
Transport, Tasmania’s second highest emitting sector at 21%, needs to be decarbonised if we are to reach our net zero by 2030 target. But with electric vehicle ownership at less than 1% and public transport and active transport use low, more needs to be done to incentivise uptake.
Join Climate Tasmania for this Politics-In-The-Pub event on August 2nd, to discuss the next stop for emissions reductions in lutruwita/Tasmania: electrification of vehicles, and increased public and active transport.
Speakers include Sarah Russell (RECFIT), Professor Richard Eccleston (UTAS Policy Exchange), Anthony Broese van Groenou (Good Car Co.), Alison Hetherington (Bicycle Network), and Rachel Hay (Climate Tasmania).
Attendance is free, but registration is essential: Register Here
Accelerating electric vehicle uptake in lutruwita / Tasmania
Read our report, outlining a transport transition plan for Tasmania, below.
“With transport sector emissions reduction plans in development, there’s no better time than now for the Tasmanian Government to put the policies in place to transition to EVs. Based on international and interstate counterparts, this paper outlines possible, practical, and popular policies – providing a potential roadmap to accelerate EV uptake.”
Note: To advance the pages please hover over the PDF below and click the turn page arrowlower left.
Alternatively, you may download the PDF file by clicking HERE
