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Responding to Climate Change
Human-induced climate change is threatening human civilisation and other species.
Increasing greenhouse gas emissions from energy use from coal, transport, waste disposal and land use are causing more frequent and extreme weather events such as bushfires, sea level rise, loss of wildlife and economic impacts.
Climate and Biodiversity Emergency
In 2019, Waverley declared a Climate and Biodiversity Emergency, acknowledging that urgent collaborative action at all levels of government is necessary to protect our environment and community for future generations.
In 2020 Council also signed the Safe Climate Declaration, committing to accelerate our greenhouse gas emission reduction plans and integrating adaptation and resilience measures to restore a safe climate and repair ecosystems.
Already committed to strong environmental targets, we continue to explore more innovative ways of achieving carbon neutrality, improving water conservation and water quality, managing our coastal environment, protecting our bushland and wildlife, both within organisational operations and in partnership with business and the community.
Progress and actions to meet Climate change commitments
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70% reduction of Council emissions (2003/04 levels) by 2030: | Action to reduce Council and community greenhouse gas emissions are a key priority for Waverley Council. By reducing our electricity use and switching to renewable energy power sources, we can all help in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, individually, organisationally and as a community.
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70% reduction of community emissions (2003/04 levels) by 2030 ![]() | We are supporting the community with award-winning programs including:
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Pollution in waterways is minimised by 2030 0% increase in council water use by 2030 0% increase in community water use by 2030 | Water is one of the world’s most precious resources. In Waverley we manage and conserve it through a diverse Sustainable Water program, which includes:
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No loss of remnant vegetation 40% of remnant vegetation in good condition by 2030 Increase canopy and shrub cover to 29.9% by 2029 from 23.9% in 2016 | There is 5.8 hectares of remnant vegetation in Waverley which is host to over 50 native species of animal. We are undertaking extensive Bushland Management by revegetating with native species and enhancing the condition of surrounding land, and implementing a Biodiversity Action Plan for Remnant Sites, which includes:
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Plan and Respond to the impacts of climate change | Climate change presents strategic and financial risks and opportunities for our organisation and our community. We are working to assess and address climate risks and strengthen our community resilience.
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Sustainability Leadership | Our internal Embedding Sustainability program is ensuring that we lead by example when it comes to business sustainability, while reflecting our community’s values, by:
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