A stable climate must be a primary priority for all levels of government. We are currently on target to exceed 3 degrees. “In Paris, Australia committed to containing global temperature increases below 2 degrees and preferably to limit warming to 1.5 degrees above pre-industrial levels. I am inspired by Minister Kean’s new strategy for hydrogen and investment in green energy” “The foolish part of inaction is that we are missing an opportunity to lead the world in retooling our economy.
The opportunity for Australia to lead the way and become a clean green thriving economy will not wait for the coal to run out,” stated Councillor Michael Whelan, Chair of the SECCCA Councillor Advisory Group. “A 2050 emission reduction target is welcome but without an ambitious 2030 target and a clear plan to get there we are just kicking the can down the road. In the lead up to the upcoming COP26 meeting in Glasgow, Councillors from across Melbourne’s south east have called on the Australian Government to commit to an ambitious 2030 emissions reduction target and a clear plan to achieve it. Media Release courtesy of South East Councils Climate Change Alliance (SECCCA)
