The Tasmanian Greens are the first and only party so far to develop a comprehensive climate plan for Tasmania that will accelerate climate action.
The first step is to re-establish the Climate Change portfolio and independent expert advice to government.
As Tasmanians, we understand that climate change is the most important issue facing us today. In order to reduce our emissions and weather the impacts of climate change, is it vital that we plan for the future, and act in the present.
The science is clear that our climate is shifting, and the future will likely be one with more heat waves, more extreme rainfall, higher sea levels and fewer frosts. Our cities, our oceans, our farms, our forests, and our health will be impacted. And how we choose to plan for this future makes all the difference.
If we act now there are a number of competitive advantages our state can reap – economically, socially and environmentally.
We can be smart and plan for this future to ensure Tasmanians have energy security, healthy lives and a strong, thriving economy for generations to come.
The Greens’ Climate Plan outlines how Tasmania can show climate leadership to become an island state powered entirely by renewables, protecting our vast forest carbon reserves, with highly liveable towns and cities, contemporary design, introducing a wider network of public transport options and engaging communities in the changes ahead and how we can all adapt.
While the Liberals cut funding to climate science and gutted jobs in Hobart, we will promote exciting research and development opportunities, including the use of biochar in agriculture.
We will also act to protect Tasmania’s water resource security, which is vital in light of recent Australia wide auditing revealing Hobart to be one of the most at risk cities for water insecurity in the world.
It is imperative parties contesting this election develop policies for long term climate action to ensure Tasmania is ready for the future.
Read our full Climate Plan for Tasmania here: https://tasmps.greens.org.au/sites/default/files/media/A%20Climate%20Plan%20for%20Tasmania.pdf
Cassy O’Connor MP | Greens’ Leader
