Corporate Climate Action
Council's commitment to climate change mitigation and adaptation, to ensure a resilient and sustainable environment for all.
Council recognises that the world is in a state of climate emergency that requires urgent and sustained action by all levels of government, including local government.
On 9 November 2021, Council declared a climate emergency. A climate emergency declaration is a call for immediate and urgent action to reverse global warming.
Across the Alpine Shire we are witnessing the effects of climate change, with:
- Increased size, intensity and frequency of bushfires.
- Shortened natural snow seasons, higher snow lines and less accumulated snow.
- Increased duration and intensity of drought.
- Increased frequency and intensity of extreme rainfall events, flash flooding and summer flooding.
The changes that we are already experiencing have critical repercussions on life, work and play in the Alpine Shire. Agriculture, horticulture, businesses, residents, visitors, flora, fauna and ecological systems are all affected.
Council's Climate Action Plan 2021-2024 was adopted in 2021, and outlines the actions that Council is taking to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its operations. The Climate Action Plan paved the way for Council to become net-zero in July 2023, a key milestone in our climate action journey.
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Sustainable Communities
Everyone in the Alpine Shire community has a role to play in reducing carbon emissions and adapting to climate change.
Sustainable Events
Tips, tools and resources to support sustainable, low-impact events in the Alpine Shire.
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Circular Economy & Waste Reduction
Tips, resources and services to reduce waste being sent to landfill and accelerate the transition to a circular economy.
Sustainable Business & Industry
Helping local businesses and industries to be climate conscious.
Adaptation & Resilience
Adapting and building resilience to current and projected climate change impacts.
Alpine Shire Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, and play. We recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
