A single Climate Change Policy (the Policy) for the Northern Beaches has been drafted for community feedback.
The new Policy:
The new Policy will complement and support the delivery of climate action through the Protect. Create. Live - Environment and Climate Change Strategy 2040, supporting action plans and the Withstand. Adapt. Thrive - Northern Beaches Resilience Strategy.
The draft Policy was reported to Council's May meeting and subsequently went on exhibition for comment.
If adopted, the draft Policy is intended to replace the 5 existing climate change related policies from the former Councils.
The 5 existing policies of the 3 former Councils include:
Council's existing climate change related strategies will not be replaced by the new Policy.
We sought your feedback on a new Climate Change Policy from 23 May - 22 June 2025. Thank you to everyone who provided responses. We are now reviewing your feedback.
The Climate Change Policy (draft) aligns with five of the Community Strategic Plan (CSP) goals (Goal 2, 4, 5, 6 and 19).
Explore what these goals entail and how we are working together towards a 2040 vision.
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acknowledge the Traditional Custodians and their Country on which we
gather today. By these words we show our respect to all Aboriginal
people. We acknowledge Elders past, present and emerging and the spirits
and ancestors of the Clans that lived in this area.
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