Environmental targets
The Waverley community is passionate about the environment and sustainability. The sixth Environmental Action Plan (EAP) has ambitious goals, strengthened long-term targets and actions to ensure an ongoing positive impact on our local environment, people and the planet.
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Climate Action- Net Zero by 2030 – Council
- Community Net Zero by 2035
- Secure water and energy supply
- Manage coastal vulnerabilities
- Climate risks assessed and addressed
| Circular - Zero waste by 2050
- 80% Resource recovery by 2030
- 50% Organics reduced by 2030
- Water pollution minimised
| Nature Positive- 35% Green Cover by 2032
- 20% Remnant vegetation in good condition by 2032
- Improve marine biodiversity
- 0% increase in water use
- 1000 habitat gardens
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Our goals fall into three areas – Climate Action (which is made up of Climate Resilience and Net Zero targets), Nature Positive and Circular Economy. They have been informed by science, best practice, and extensive community consultation. Explore each of these areas below and learn about Council’s Sustainable Leadership initiatives.
Ensuring that our assets, services and community can adapt and respond to climate change while driving down emissions and energy costs for our community and Council operations.
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Providing infrastructure, education, financing support and leadership that reflects the community’s ambition for a safe climate and enables Waverley to achieve Net Zero community emissions by 2030.
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Protecting, restoring and enhancing our natural environment, green spaces and parks, including on private land and marine environments.
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Embracing waste management that embeds circular economy principles, while providing targeted education, infrastructure and enforcement to ensure that our neighbourhoods stay clean for everyone to enjoy.
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Building a circular, resilient and sustainable Council to meet the community’s expectation for the highest standards of environmental performance and stewardship.
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