Climate change strategy for South Australia
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You can help shape South Australia's new Climate Change Strategy.
What is being decided?
We want your feedback on a series of climate change consultation papers to help inform the development of a new Climate Change Strategy for South Australia. These papers set the scene for the current and future issues that will affect the state, the actions already being undertaken by the Government, and some ideas forContinue reading
About
This consultation has now ended, thanks for your interest. You can find out more about the outcomes and workshops here, and what was said in the discussions here.
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You can help shape South Australia's new Climate Change Strategy.
What is being decided?
We want your feedback on a series of climate change consultation papers to help inform the development of a new Climate Change Strategy for South Australia. These papers set the scene for the current and future issues that will affect the state, the actions already being undertaken by the Government, and some ideas for how we might respond to climate change in the future.
The South Australian Government’s vision is for a state with a low carbon, resilient economy, advanced manufacturing and green technologies that attract investment, drive innovation and create jobs.
The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) is developing the strategy. At the centre is a commitment to make Adelaide the world’s first carbon neutral city and the development of a low carbon investment plan for South Australia. We are also ensuring the resilience of our state by partnering with regional leaders to deliver regional climate change adaptation plans under our internationally recognised and award winning adaptation framework.
How can your input influence the decision?
Your input will help inform the development of the new Climate Change Strategy, which is anticipated to be released by the end of the year. Through this engagement opportunity, you can influence how South Australia responds to climate change in our state. The final strategy will be endorsed by the Minister for Climate Change.
The Government will also be reviewing the Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act 2007. The feedback received through this process will also help inform this review. You can find out more about the legislation on the department's website.
How can you take part?
Submissions close on Sunday 18 October 2015. You can take part in the online discussions to inform the Climate Change Strategy by clicking on one of the online discussions. The questions we are exploring are:
- ADAPT: How can government, communities, businesses and individuals work together to prioritise and fund activities that build our resilience to climate change?
- REDUCE: What are the opportunities for South Australia to substantially reduce our emissions?
NEW QUESTIONS
- INNOVATE: How can South Australia be the innovator in climate change action?
- LEAD: What does it mean to you for South Australia to be a leader in taking action to respond to climate change?
- CARBON NEUTRAL ADELAIDE: What actions could government, industry and the community take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the City of Adelaide and create economic opportunities for the State?
Written submissions were invited as part of this consultation. View these submissions here. For general enquiries, email: climatechange@sa.gov.au.
All the climate change workshops have now been held. To read the notes from these workshops click here.
The Government is also engaging on a low carbon investment plan for South Australia. You can find out more on the Renewables SA website.
Background
About climate change in South Australia
Want to know more about the issue? Watch this video about climate change action in South Australia, as narrated by Minister Ian Hunter.
Background
Climate change is one of the greatest challenges globally and for South Australia. We know that South Australia will become hotter and drier, sea levels will rise and we will endure more frequent and extreme weather events. But the change also presents many opportunities.
Many developments have occurred since South Australia’s original Climate Change Strategy was released in 2007. Scientific data and observations continue to affirm scientific consensus of the changes to the climate that are occurring as a result of a warming planet. The need for action has become more urgent. Technology and innovation is also helping drive change. With a renewed focus on international and national action, it is timely for South Australia to position itself to harness the opportunities presented by transitioning to a low carbon, resilient economy.
The Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources (DEWNR) plays a key role in helping South Australia prepare for climate change and is responsible for state-wide policy, the administration of climate change legislation and for the delivery of climate change programs. One of our priorities is to ensure that the impacts of climate change are considered in the development of public policy across all of government.
Consultation papers
There are several consultation papers under consideration as part of this engagement. You can read them by clicking below:
- Overview consultation paper (PDF, 1.6MB)
- Lead consultation paper (PDF, 703KB)
- Reduce consultation paper (PDF, 806KB)
- Adapt consultation paper (PDF, 1.3MB)
- Innovate consultation paper (PDF, 850KB)
- Carbon Neutral Adelaide (PDF, 1.1MB)
- Low Carbon Investment Plan - Strategy Paper (PDF, 1.1MB)
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Outcome
South Australia's Climate Change Strategy
A new Climate Change Strategy for South Australia was released by Premier Jay Weatherill and Minister for Climate Change Ian Hunter on 29 November 2015. South Australia’s Climate Change Strategy 2015 - 2050 – Towards a low carbon economy (PDF, 3MB) sets a framework for significantly reducing emissions in South Australia while maximising economic opportunities. For more information, check out the climate change website: http://www.climatechange.sa.gov.au.
Carbon Neutral Adelaide – A shared vision for the world’s first carbon neutral city
The Government of South Australia and Adelaide City Council have formed a globally unique partnership to establish Adelaide as the world’s first carbon neutral city. The partnership will achieve carbon neutrality whilst driving economic and employment opportunities. Importantly, Adelaide will be transformed into a vibrant, sustainable 21st century city and will become a global test bed for innovative technologies. Carbon Neutral Adelaide: A shared vision for the world’s first carbon neutral city (PDF, 1.7MB) outlines the following six areas of focus for implementation:
- Building partnerships and encourage community action
- Investing in energy efficiency and renewables in the city
- Transforming the way we travel
- Reducing emissions from waste
- Investing in large scale renewables across the state
- Identifying offset opportunities to reduce emissions and deliver economic return.
The shared vision has been informed by analysis undertaken by Pitt&Sherry. View the Carbon Neutral Adelaide Foundation Report (PDF, 3MB).
Low carbon investment plan
This plan (PDF, 4.5MB) sets out how we aim to achieve an investment target of $10 billion by 2025 by drawing on examples of initiatives and projects where the South Australian Government has had a role. This plan sets out 14 case studies under four key strategies that will help us to achieve our target.
SA low carbon economy experts panel
The SA Government appointed a panel of experts to provide independent advice about climate change targets and objectives for the State to 2050. The Panel was also asked to recommend key strategies to meet these objectives and ensure that the SA economy is best placed to adjust to a carbon constrained future. The Panel’s final report (PDF, 2MB) was released on 25 November 2015. The Panel found that it is feasible for South Australia to achieve a target of net zero emissions by 2050 and that a commitment to this target will position South Australia well in a low carbon world.
Community Consultation Summary Report
DEWNR undertook state-wide engagement over a six-week period, using a mix of online and offline techniques. The community were invited to get involved by attending an event, taking part in an online discussion or sending a written submission during the consultation period. During the consultation period over 300 people attended workshops, 46 people contributed to online discussions and more than 200 written submissions were received. Download the report here (PDF, 1MB).
Submissions
Written submissions were invited as part of this consultation. View the submissions here.
Climate Change Workshops
Public regional and metropolitan workshops
Workshops have been held across South Australia, with clearly defined objectives and outcomes.
Objective of workshops - To seek input from industry, government and the community in the development of the Climate Change Strategy and Carbon Neutral Adelaide action plan.
Desired outcomes
- Increased stakeholder awareness of the objectives and process for developing the new Climate Change Strategy
- Stakeholder input/views provided regarding what should be included in the strategy, including input on innovative solutions for climate action, state-wide priorities for action in relation to adaptation, an industry-led low carbon transition and government leadership
Click on the links below to read the notes taken at each of the workshops.
- Burra - 22 October (PDF, 462 KB)
- Mount Gambier - 16 October (PDF, 490 KB)
- Victor Harbor - 12 October (PDF, 407 KB)
- Adelaide - 8 October (PDF, 459 KB)
- Clare - 7 October (PDF, 409 KB)
- Modbury - 29 September (PDF, 445 KB)
- Mount Barker - 30 September (PDF, 444 KB)
- Marion - 23 September (PDF, 464 KB)
- Gawler - 22 September (PDF, 481 KB)
- West Beach - 18 September (PDF, 461KB)
- Port Augusta - 16 September (PDF, 454 KB)
- Port Lincoln - 15 September (PDF, 476 KB)
Adaptation stakeholder workshopOn 11 September 2015, the Department of Environment, Water and Natural Resources hosted a workshop with partners and stakeholders under South Australia’s climate change adaptation framework, including regional adaptation practitioners, government representatives and researchers, to explore options for the next phase of developing and implementing adaptation initiatives in the context of a new climate change strategy.
Objective of workshop - To involve industry, government and the community in exploring options for the next phase of developing and implementing climate change adaptation initiatives.
Desired outcomes
- Provide the opportunity to network with others working in the space of Climate Change adaptation
- Update participants on the development of the new Climate Change Strategy for South Australia, and how this strategy will build on existing adaptation work, and
- Identify priorities for the next stage of Climate Change policy work – with a focus on climate change adaptation.
Click on the link below to read the notes from this workshop.
- Adaptation – 11 September 2015 (PDF, 402 KB)
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What you said
There were a number of ways you could have your say and help shape South Australia's Climate Change Strategy - check them out below.
1. WORKSHOPS - All the workshops have now been held. For more information click here.
2. ONLINE DISCUSSION - Join the discussion:- ADAPT: How can government, communities, businesses and individuals work together to prioritise and fund activities that build our resilience to climate change?
- REDUCE: What are the opportunities for South Australia to substantially reduce our emissions?
- INNOVATE: How can South Australia be the innovator in climate change action?
- LEAD: What does it mean to you for South Australia to be a leader in taking action to respond to climate change?
- CARBON NEUTRAL ADELAIDE: What actions could government, industry and the community take to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the City of Adelaide and create economic opportunities for the State?
3. SUBMISSIONS - Submissions were provided directly to the project team and can be found here. For general enquiries, email climatechange@sa.gov.au
Consultation papers
There are several consultation papers under consideration as part of this engagement. You can read them by clicking below:
Overview consultation paper (PDF, 1.6MB)
Lead consultation paper (PDF, 703KB)
Reduce consultation paper (PDF, 806KB)
Adapt consultation paper (PDF, 1.3MB)
Innovate consultation paper (PDF, 850KB)
Carbon Neutral Adelaide (PDF, 1.1MB)
Low Carbon Investment Plan - Strategy Paper (PDF, 1.1MB)Submissions close on Sunday 18 October.
Status
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CLOSED
Climate change strategy for South Australia is currently at this stageThis consultation closed on 18 October 2015.
Documents
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S CLIMATE CHANGE STRATEGY 2015 – 2050
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CARBON NEUTRAL ADELAIDE
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Carbon Neutral Adelaide – Foundation Report
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A LOW CARBON INVESTMENT PLAN FOR SOUTH AUSTRALIA
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SOUTH AUSTRALIA’S LOW CARBON ECONOMY EXPERTS PANE
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Community Consultation Summary Report
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Burra Workshop Thursday 22nd October 2015web.pdf
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Mount Gambier Workshop Tuesday13th October 2015web.pdf
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Victor Harbor Workshop Monday 12th October 2015web.pdf
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Adelaide CDB Workshop Thursday 8th October 2015.pdf
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Adelaide - 8 October
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Clare - 7 October
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Modbury - 29 September
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Mount Barker - 30 September
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Marion - 23 September
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Gawler - 22 September
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West Beach - 18 September
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Port Augusta - 16 September
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Port Lincoln - 15 September
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Adaptation – 11 September 2015
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Overview consultation paper
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Lead consultation paper
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Reduce consultation paper
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Adapt consultation paper
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Innovate consultation paper
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Carbon Neutral Adelaide
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Low Carbon Investment Plan - Strategy Paper
Key Dates
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15 September 2015
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16 September 2015
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18 September 2015
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22 September 2015
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23 September 2015