Yarra Ranges residents are invited to share their thoughts with the State Government on their target of net-zero emissions by 2050 and help to shape an interim target for 2035.
Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change Lily D’Ambrosio made the announcement on Wednesday 13 April, and said Victoria is one of the world leaders for their targets.
“While Scott Morrison was carrying coal into Parliament, we legislated world-leading targets to cut emissions, combat climate change and create jobs in the clean energy economy for Victorians,” she said.
“We’re continuing to lead when it comes to fighting climate change – we were one of the first places in the world to legislate a net-zero emissions target and we are the only state in Australia to set interim targets every five years.”
The feedback from Victorians will play a role in setting Victoria’s targets for reducing greenhouse gas emissions between 2031 and 2035 – the first target of its kind in Australia – and they will be able to also have their say on opportunities to cut emissions and pathways to net-zero emissions.
Additionally, an online survey has been designed specifically for young people – as the section of the community who will bear the brunt of climate change and have been leading the call for action.
Consultation on the interim emissions reduction target is open until 22 May 2022 at: https://engage.vic.gov.au/climate-action-target-2035
