Climate Emergency Advisory Committee
On 19 of February, 2019, Council acknowledged that we are in a state of climate emergency that requires urgent action by all levels of government. This acknowledgement recognises that, as a Council and as a community, we must take action to restore a safe climate at emergency speed.
We have an important role to play in addressing climate change and ensuring our community is resilient to these impacts. Local governments have a key role in reducing emissions, engaging with and supporting their community, and undertaking advocacy to higher levels of government.
Climate Emergency Strategy
The Climate Emergency Strategy 2020-2025 was created by our community in 2020, and provides the strategic direction and high level goals for Council in our climate emergency response.
Purpose of the Advisory Committee
The purpose of the Climate Emergency Advisory Committee is to provide guidance and support to Council on issues and barriers that affect Council’s and the community’s response to achieving the goals and objectives of the Maribyrnong City Council’s Climate Emergency Strategy. For more detail see the Terms of Reference.
Objectives of the Advisory Committee
The objectives of the Climate Emergency Advisory Committee are to:
- Support Council to deliver the goal and objectives of the Climate Emergency Strategy.
- Provide advice to Council departments during policy or project development that relate to the climate emergency, the Climate Emergency Strategy or Climate Emergency Action Plan.
- Provide advice to support Council working with our community to take action on the climate emergency.
- Raise advocacy issues for Council to consider on behalf of the community. Identify and participate on key strategic projects that strengthen community and Council’s commitment mitigate and build resilience to global warming and its impacts.
- Monitor the implementation of Council’s Climate Emergency Action Plan 2022-2026.