Community Engagement Strategy On Climate Change
Community Engagement Strategy onClimate ChangeJULY 2014
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ContentsMinister’s Foreword3Why we need this strategy4How we developed this strategy5What actions the ACT has taken on climate change so far7Next steps10environment.act.gov.au1
Renewable energy showcase including both wind and solar initiativeson display at the West Belconnen Child and Family Centre.
Minister’s ForewordThe ACT is leading the way in Australia on climatechange mitigation; that is, reducing our greenhousegas emissions as the cause of climate change. Theprimary pathway to reducing emissions is to increasethe proportion of the ACT’s energy needs fromrenewable sources such as wind and solar power.Our renewable energy target is 90% by 2020 and weare on track to meet this.Despite our efforts, the climate is changing.Slowly but surely, through incremental and ongoingchanges, we will move to a different climate in thenot so distant future.There are many ways to help our people, our cityinfrastructure and our natural environment adaptand become more resilient, but government cannotdo this alone. Everyone has a responsibility to takeaction – and to share the benefits of a city adapted toclimate change.In continuing to respond to the challenges posed bya changing climate, the ACT Government’s approachis to increase our community partnering to ensurewe all have the information and support we need tomake the right decisions. This CommunityEngagement Strategy on Climate Change outlinesthis commitment.Simon Corbell MLAMinister for the Environmentenvironment.act.gov.au3
Why we need this strategyDespite global efforts to reduce greenhouse gasemissions, there will be inevitable changes to theplanet’s climate in our lifetime. Changes are alreadynoticeable.The United Nations International Panel on ClimateChange (IPCC) Fifth Assessment Report (AR5),delivered in 2013–14, reaffirmed that the existingrate of global greenhouse gas emissions will result ina two degree Celsius (2 C) increase to average globalsurface temperature before mid-century. However,to have the best chance of averting the mostcatastrophic effects of climate change, a rise above2 C must be avoided. The IPCC recently stated thatclimate change poses many threats to humankindand it is essential for governments and the publicto plan and commence action for protection from asignificantly changed climate.Climate projections for the Australian CapitalRegion indicate warmer and drier conditionswith increased frequency of natural disastersincluding drought and bushfire, and severity ofextreme weather events such as wild storms, flashflooding and prolonged heatwaves. A changingclimate affects us all, and is not a problem thatgovernments can address independently from thecommunity. Mitigating the causes and adapting tothe changes is a shared challenge that can be bestaddressed through a well-informed community.To achieve this outcome requires ongoingengagement and collaborative actions.Extreme weather events particularly affect our mostvulnerable people – the very young and old, thepoor and sick.Extreme weather events and natural disastersput significant strains on our health system andemergency services. It is therefore important thatwe, as a community, can help each other to bettermanage and bounce back from such events, that is,to be resilient.In 2012 ACT’s climate change policy and action plan,referred to as Action Plan 2, set the vision that‘by 2060 we will be a more sustainable and carbonneutral city that is adapting to climate change.’Action 5 of Action Plan 2 requires a communityengagement strategy as part of achieving that vision.Action Plan 2 – action 5:Community Engagement StrategyDevelop a comprehensive strategy to engagethe community on climate change mattersand to provide integrated information, adviceand support to Canberra households onreducing energy bills and cutting emissions.With information from the community engagementactivities since 2012, the purpose of this strategyhas been refined to be more wide-reaching:Develop a comprehensive strategy to continueto effectively engage the community aboutclimate change matters to guide the ACT’s futureresponses on mitigation and adaptation.Credit: M Maconachie4Community Engagement Strategy on climate change
How we developed this strategyThe ACT Government is committed to principles ofopen government and consultation, with communityengagement guided by the government’s publicationEngaging Canberrans, 2011. This publication is thefoundation of this strategy.Resident survey in 2013The survey identified that ACT residents have: a high general awareness of climate change a high level of support for local action on climatechange andThe key to effective engagement is awareness.In developing this strategy, the ACT Government’sEnvironment and Planning Directorate (EPD) wasguided by our community’s views and values.These were provided through: a willingness to commit to individual householdactions.However, respondents were generally unawareof the specific actions being undertaken by theACT Government, with only 40% aware of thegovernment’s climate change policies or emissionsreduction targets. Consequently, there is a clearneed to improve the understanding and knowledgein the wider community on climate change impactsover time, and of the ACT Government’s subsequentactions and the reasons behind them. previous consultations on climate change (from2007 to 2013) a survey of ACT residents’ attitudes towardsclimate change in 2013 and a subsequent stakeholder workshop in early 2014.Key messages from prior engagementThe key engagement activities since 2007, withpublished findings about climate change, include the:See the full results of the survey nt 2009 Sustainable future lectures series with itsworkshop findings report 2010 Time to Talk: Canberra 2030 2011 draft and 2012 final climate change strategyand action plan, Action Plan 2 2011 draft and 2012 final ACT Planning Strategy.The overwhelming message from these sourcesis that the ACT community knows about climatechange and cares how we respond.Highlighted ACT community survey results (2013)Agree8884NeitherDisagree8176792457climate change is agenuine problemfor the future41912action byhouseholders canhelp make adifference totackling climatechange00it is moderately orvery urgent thatthe ACTGovernment takeactionACT Governmentshould take astrong leadershiprole to helpresidents tackleclimate change714it is our moral dutyto take action onclimate changeenvironment.act.gov.au5
Stakeholder workshop in 2014Following analysis of the survey, a workshop ofACT community and environmental organisationsand peak businesses was held in 2014. Attendeesshared their experiences and ideas on how to bestengage ACT residents and organisations in localclimate change action. They agreed the elementsof successful community engagement on climatechange were: providing targeted and accessible information forinformed choices building on strengths, and supporting innovationin adaptation and mitigation responses empowering behaviour change and allowingdiverse engagement opportunities partnering with community sectors on climatechange matters developing a culture of active citizenry enabled bysocial inclusiveness creating ownership through distributedengagement, such as sharing stories throughexisting networks and celebrating successes and leadership.6Community Engagement Strategy on climate changeThese findings have been used in the developmentof this strategy and will be further used indeveloping specific activities and then reviewing theperformance of this strategy.What is clear from these ‘elements’ is that to besuccessful, the efforts of many are needed and thesego well beyond the limitations of government. Theresponsibility for achieving a more climate resilientplace and population rests with us all.A number of key messages synthesised from thisrecent engagement will be used in our ongoingactivities and are displayed in caption boxes onfollowing pages.
What actions the ACT has taken on climate change so farThe ACT Government has taken a leading role onclimate change in Australia and is undertaking arange of activities to reduce ACT emissions andallow our community to better adapt to a changingclimate. These actions have been developed fromthe best scientific information of the time andwith close community engagement and support,including grass roots community campaigns.To make a difference, changes don’tneed to be difficult. Other people aretaking action on climate change.You can too.The timeline below charts key milestones.2007Weathering the Change, Action Plan 1 releasedFourth Assessment Report of the United NationsIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change2008Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy andWater begins inquiry into appropriate emissionsreduction targets for the ACTAugust 2010Inquiry into ACT greenhouse gas reduction targets concludesOctober 2010November 2010Climate Change and Greenhouse Gas ReductionAct 2010 passedACT’s emission reduction targets establishedTime to Talk Canberra 2030 consultation process concludesOctober 2011ACT Climate Change Council established to advise theMinister on reducing greenhouse gas emissions2011–12Public consultation on Draft Action Plan 2 concludedJanuary 201240MW solar auction beginsOctober 2012ACT Climate Change Strategy, Action Plan 2 releasedApril 2013Climate Change Council hosts public forum on climatechange in the ACTSeptember 2013November 2013Survey on community views about climate change in theACT concludedACT Government legislates 90% Renewable Energy TargetMarch 2014Fifth Assessment Report of the United NationsIntergovernmental Panel on Climate Change200 MW wind auction process announcedLate 2014May 2014Adaptation directions brochure released withMinisterial Statement andCommunity Engagement Strategy on Climate ChangeDraft ACT adaptation strategy releasedenvironment.act.gov.au7
The primary focus is on emissions reductions andsetting the Territory on the path to meeting ourgreenhouse gas reduction target of 40% reductionon 1990 levels by 2020 and zero emissions by 2060.AP2A new climate change strategy andaction plan for the Australian Capital TerritoryWeatheringtheChangeaction plan 1 2007-2011WeatheringtheChangeThe ACT ClimATe ChAnge STrATegy 2007-2025The government’s actions on climate change fall intothe following categories:Policy – what government aims to achieve.Legislation (and regulation) – what governmentmust do.Programs – actions by stakeholders with support bygovernment.The key initiatives, completed or ongoing, areoutlined below.PolicyACT climate change policy and action plansIn 2007 the government released its first policyand action plan on climate change Weathering theChange – Action Plan 1, and in 2012, released thecurrent policy referred to as Action Plan 2.The focus of the next phase is climate changeadaptation, and determining the pathway forresilience, where people lead more sustainablelifestyles and the community is vibrant, healthy andinformed about climate change. This new strategywill be guided by community engagement and thelatest science about local climate projections.The draft will be released in the latter half of 2014with the final completed in 2015.www.environment.act.gov.au/ccCarbon Neutral Government FrameworkIn August 2012, the ACT Government endorsed theCarbon Neutral ACT Government Framework toachieve carbon neutrality in its own operations by2020. This leadership in reducing greenhouse gasemissions supports the legislated greenhouse gasreduction targets.The purpose of the framework is to enable andcoordinate a whole-of-government approach toachieving carbon neutrality in a cost-effectivemanner by 2020. By implementing the frameworkand reducing its carbon footprint, the ACTGovernment can build its resilience to rising energyprices and the impacts of climate change.Under the framework, action 20 is to achievecarbon neutral schools, that is ‘continuing theimplementation of resource reduction actions ineducation facilities to enable all ACT schools toimplement priority energy efficiency actions andsupport the aspirational target of public schoolcarbon neutrality (in its operations) by 2017.’Climate Change Council 2014 from L to R:Maria Efkarpidis, Toby Roxburgh, Lynne Harwood,Barbara Norman, Minister Simon Corbell,Dorte Ekelund, Will Steffen, Frank Jotzo8Community Engagement Strategy on climate change
In partnership with all sectors of thecommunity, the ACT Governmentis initiating changes to ‘business asusual’, so together we can adapt andbe resilient to a different future.LegislationACT emission reduction targetsThe ACT Legislative Assembly enacted the ClimateChange and Greenhouse Gas Reduction Act 2010,establishing the most ambitious emissions reductiontargets in Australia:Energy Efficiency Improvement SchemeReducing energy use in existing homes is one ofthe easiest and most cost-effective ways to reduceemissions and minimise household exposure to risingpower (electricity and gas) prices. Therefore energyefficiency is major component of Action Plan 2.Under action 1, all ACT energy service providers areresponsible for reducing energy use in homes underthe Energy Efficiency Improvement Scheme (EEIS).The EEIS was introduced from 1 January 2013 foran initial term of three years. From 1 July 2013, theEEIS was expanded to small to medium enterprises,including private businesses and non-governmentcommunity organisations. zero net greenhouse gas emissions by 2060 peaking per capita emissions by 2013 40% reduction of 1990 levels by 2020 80% reduction of 1990 levels by 2050.ACT renewable energy targetA major shift to renewable energy sources isrequired to meet the Territory’s 2020 emissionreduction targets. Therefore in November 2013the ACT Government established a 90% renewableenergy target. www.environment.act.gov.au/energy/90 percent renewableProgramsThere are three government funded programs (longrunning initiatives) to assist the non -governmentand government sectors to take climate changemitigation actions.ACTSmart programsACTSmart is a one-stop-shop for direct engagementbetween government and the community, withseparate ACTSmart programs for households,businesses, schools and community groups, as wellas ACTSmart for government.There is a range of advice and assistance availableto save energy and water, reduce waste and cutgreenhouse gas emissions. www.actsmart.act.gov.auCarbon Neutral Government Loan FundThe 2012–2013 ACT Budget provided 5 millionto establish the Carbon Neutral GovernmentFund, a loan facility accessible to ACT Governmentdirectorates to implement energy saving andgreenhouse gas reduction initiatives.The fund supports the government target for carbonneutrality in its operations by 2020 by investmentin energy efficiency projects. The fund also assiststhe government to minimise the impacts of risingenergy costs.environment.act.gov.au9
Next stepsThis section outlines the key actions that are thenext step for government. These respond directly tothe findings from recent engagement.Information sharingIt is important for the government to provide upto date, relevant and accessible information to thedifferent groups in our community on: the potential impacts and risks from climate change what the ACT Government is doing to address them actions we can all take to achieve our goal ofbecoming more sustainable best practice learnings and supportive actionsbeing undertaken by the community.Therefore, in addition to continuing with existinginitiatives and programs, the following actions willcommence in 2014:Public awareness campaignResponding to the need for more information, acontinuous ‘campaign’ is to commence that providesup to date information. This campaign is an essentialpart of achieving the purpose of this strategy.The campaign will utilise and expand on existingengagement mechanisms such aswww.timetotalk.act.gov.au and social media.10Community Engagement Strategy on climate changeSustainability portal (web hub)A central sustainability web hub will be establishedfor accessing information on a range of sustainabilityissues, including climate change. To achieve this,incremental upgrades to the existing ACTSmartwebsite will be made. This primary informationsource on sustainability will have links and contactinformation for government and non-governmententities.Increasing interactive mediaCommunity advice identified that futureengagement activities need to allow people to askquestions and share ideas on an ongoing basis.Therefore the use of interactive social media bygovernment will be increased over time. Theextensive networks, diverse communication toolsand methods used by our partners will extend the‘reach’ of information into the community.The ACT Government is continuingto take significant steps to reducecarbon emissions (mitigate the causeof climate change) by changing torenewable energy sources.
PartnershipsSince the ACT’s first climate change strategy andaction plan, the community’s views on climatechange have guided the ACT’s policies and targets.The government knows it is only in working togetherthat we can meet the challenges of adapting to achanging climate.Already many community organisations andbusinesses have a significant role in climate changeactions. This strategy commits the governmentto build on the existing partnerships with thecommunity with the clear purpose of achievingenhanced knowledge and understanding, capacitybuilding for informed decision making, andpromoting collaborative local action.In engaging with the sectors identified below, theACT Government will use a range of methods thatare appropriate to the needs and preferences of ourpartners. The precise activities to be undertakenover time will be determined with each sector.Your lifestyle habits contribute toclimate change. Your actions toreduce greenhouse gas emissionsmake a difference.1. HouseholdsHouseholds are responsible for approximately 31%of total ACT emissions, and need to adapt andtransform in response to the changing climate.Issues of importance to households will vary andneed to be determined with them. The ACT’scommunity councils and welfare agencies will playan important part in this engagement.2. Community organisations and schoolsCanberra has a broad range of active and engagedcommunity organisations, many of which are activeproponents of local climate change action. Schoolsplay an important role in the education of our childrenand are often the focal point of a local community.Together these groups have enormous potential inproviding leadership in adaptation across generations.Climate change is a genuine problem
ACT Climate Change Strategy, Action Plan 2 released. April 2013 Climate Change Council hosts public forum on climate . change in the ACT September 2013. Survey on community views about climate change in the November 2013. ACT concluded ACT Government legislates 90% Renewable Energy Target. March 2014 Fifth Assessment Report of the United Nations
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