Tasmania's Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25

Tasmania has a nation-leading emissions profile, having recorded net zero emissions for the last nine reported years. This accomplishment reflects the carbon sink in our forests, and our longstanding investment in renewable energy generation.

The Tasmanian Government recognises that climate change is an important issue for Tasmanian businesses, industry and the community. As we transition to a low emissions economy and manage the impacts of climate change, there are risks but also opportunities for Tasmania to make the most of our net zero status.

The government is committed to taking practical action on climate change to secure a prosperous future for all Tasmanians, including children, young people and future generations.

Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 sets our agenda for action on climate change for the next two years and our plan to maintain net zero greenhouse gas emissions, or lower, from 2030, in line with our legislated target.

A central part of the action plan is the development of emissions reduction and resilience plans for the transport, waste, energy, industrial, agriculture and forestry sectors. The preparation of Tasmania’s first statewide climate change risk assessment is also a key measure that will assist the government to prioritise actions that support adaptation to the impacts of climate change.

The two-year timeframe of the plan reflects the urgency to act while we deliver important initiatives to improve our information about climate change impacts and risks. A new Action Plan will be developed for the period 2025-2030 to ensure it can take into account the findings of the Risk Assessment and all Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plans, consistent with the requirements under the Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008.

Funding of $10 million has been allocated to implement new actions in this Action Plan, in addition to significant investment already underway in climate change activities in other portfolio areas such as environment, primary industries and water, health, energy, infrastructure and transport, tourism, and emergency management. The Tasmanian Government recognises the need for a coordinated, whole-of-government response to climate change.

Less than seven years remain to take the necessary actions to achieve our legislated 2030 emissions target. The priorities and actions in this Action Plan provide clear steps to achieve our target, continue to reduce Tasmania’s greenhouse gas emissions, build resilience in our communities, and deliver on our legislated requirements under the Act.

Hon Roger Jaensch MP
Minister for Environment and Climate Change

Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 (the Action Plan) outlines the government’s plan for action on climate change for the next two years. It will support Tasmania’s transition to a low emissions economy, in line with our target to maintain net zero greenhouse gas emissions, or lower, from 2030.

The objectives and actions in this Action Plan are grouped into three priority areas:

1 Information and Knowledge

We will ensure our businesses, industries, governments and communities can make informed decisions by providing up-to-date, high quality and user‑friendly information about Tasmania’s emissions, our future climate, and emissions reduction, sequestration and adaptation opportunities.

2 Transition and Innovation

We will reduce our emissions and increase our carbon sequestration by making the most of opportunities using existing and emerging technologies, and support business, industry and the community through the transition to a low emissions economy.

3 Adaptation and Resilience

We will manage the risks and take advantage of the potential opportunities from climate change, support planning and decision making, and build the resilience of our communities, environments, industries and infrastructure.

This Action Plan has been informed by consultation with state and local government, business, industry, non government organisations and the community, the best available science, the outcomes of the most recent independent review of the Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008 and the Tasmanian Emissions Pathway Review.

Consultation on Tasmania’s Draft Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 included written submissions, three online public workshops, meetings with key stakeholders, and workshops with the Premier’s Youth Advisory Council and the Commissioner for Children and Young People Ambassadors. In total, over 140 individuals or organisations shared their feedback.

A summary of the feedback and all submissions are available on the ReCFIT website at: www.recfit.tas.gov.au/consultation_and_community/recent_closed_consultation/draft_climate_change_action_plan_2023-25

This Action Plan includes measures to address many of the issues raised in each priority area. Additional measures will be considered as part of the development of sector-based Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plans. We will also consider the feedback when we are developing the annual greenhouse gas emissions report and climate change activity statement.

The Action Plan has been developed in alignment with other government policies such as the AgriVision 2050 target and White Paper: Competitiveness of Tasmanian Agriculture for 2050, Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action Plan, Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen Action Plan, Strategic Growth Plan for the Tasmanian Forests, Fine Timber and Wood Fibre Industry, Child and Youth Wellbeing Strategy and Draft Waste Action Plan.

The Action Plan takes into account developments in other Australian jurisdictions and where possible is designed to complement Australian Government climate change measures. Many actions in the Action Plan will be delivered in partnership with government, business, industry and the community, emphasising the value of action from all Tasmanians.

The government acknowledges the strong interest and expertise across the community in Tasmania’s approach to reducing emissions and responding to climate change, and the importance of continuous communication and information sharing. The Climate Change Reference Group has been established to provide a forum to discuss the government’s strategic climate change priorities and gain an understanding of the emerging priorities, risks and opportunities in climate change mitigation and adaptation in different sectors of Tasmania’s economy and communities. The Reference Group includes members from industry, community and business stakeholder groups, state and local government and individuals with relevant expertise.

The government also recognises the importance of ensuring information about climate change is accessible to all Tasmanians, including children and young people. A plain language version of this Action Plan is available on the ReCFIT website. This Action Plan contains actions to develop user-friendly information about climate change, and educate and empower children and young people.

A new climate change action plan for Tasmania will be developed in 2025, informed by the findings of Tasmania’s first statewide climate change risk assessment, and sector-based emissions reduction and resilience plans, which are due to be completed by late 2024.

The latest data show that Tasmania recorded net zero greenhouse gas emissions for the first time in 2013 and has maintained its net zero status in the nine reported years since. Our emissions profile is largely due to the carbon sink in our managed forest estate and our longstanding investment in renewable electricity generation. However, our emissions profile is not guaranteed into the future. Emissions are influenced by factors such as population growth, major bushfire events, changes in consumer demand, market forces and technological advancements. We know we must do more to maintain our net zero status by reducing emissions in all our sectors, while also increasing the carbon stored in our forests (1).

The AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023 by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) (2) confirms that humans are causing global warming, and makes it clear that we need to act now. Global temperatures are now 1.1˚C above pre-industrial levels and are likely to reach 1.5˚C above pre industrial levels in the early 2030s. In Tasmania, the impacts of climate change will have environmental, economic and social impacts on Tasmania’s businesses, industries, communities and our natural values. It is important that we adapt effectively to a changing climate and build strong, resilient communities, while continuing to reduce our emissions.

The global transition to net zero emissions also offers opportunities for Tasmania. Our research indicates that Tasmania can reduce emissions across all sectors while maintaining economic growth and creating jobs (3). Action on climate change to reduce emissions and adapt to a changing climate offers opportunities and co-benefits for Tasmania, including:

• investment attraction
• new skills and industries
• future-proofing our economy
• creating new markets and export opportunities
• brand promotion
• tourism attraction
• improved liveability, and health and wellbeing
• environmental protection, with cleaner air and water.

This Action Plan sets out how we will reduce our emissions and increase our carbon sequestration, manage the risks and make the most of the opportunities associated with the transition to a low emissions economy, and build our resilience to the projected impacts of climate change.

(1) Point Advisory and Indufor 2021, 2021 Update of Tasmania’s Emissions Pathway Review – technical report (prepared for the Tasmanian Climate Change Office)

(2) IPCC 2023, Climate Change 2023: Synthesis Report – Summary for Policymakers, https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/syr/

(3) Victoria University and Point Advisory 2021, 2021 Economic Impact Analysis – Emissions Pathway Review: Final Report (prepared for the Tasmanian Government)

By 2030 we will have met our target by reducing our emissions and increasing our carbon storage.

We will have increased the resilience of our communities, environments, industries and infrastructure to the impacts of a changing climate.

Targets

Our government has committed to:

• Net zero emissions, or lower, from 2030 – the most ambitious legislated emissions reduction target in Australia.
• Reduce food waste by 50 per cent by 2030 and reduce the volume of organic waste sent to landfill by 25 per cent by 2025 and 50 per cent by 2030.
• 100 per cent electric government fleet vehicles by 2030.
• Double Tasmania’s renewable electricity production (from 2020 levels) by 2040, with an interim target of 150 per cent by 2030.
• Maintain the lowest, or among the lowest, regulated prices in the National Electricity Market.
• Become a significant producer of renewable hydrogen by 2030.
• No loss of fire-sensitive vegetation and other high conservation natural, cultural and historic values in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area.

Fast facts

• Tasmania was the first Australian jurisdiction to achieve net zero emissions in 2013 and has maintained net zero for the last nine reported years.
• Tasmania has the lowest emissions per person in Australia (minus 8.5 tonnes CO₂-e, compared to the national average 18.1 tonnes CO₂-e).
• Tasmania’s emissions (excluding the LULUCF sector) per person have declined by 18 per cent since 1990.
• Tasmania will be the first Australian state to have a statewide electric vehicle charging network. Once installation of all Electric Vehicle ChargeSmart grant-supported chargers is complete, each station will have another station within 47 km on average.
• 100 per cent of our electricity needs have been generated from renewable sources since 2020.

Under this Action Plan, the government will deliver the following priority actions:

Funding of $10 million has been allocated to implement new actions in this Plan, in addition to significant investment in other portfolio areas. New actions have been developed based on the feedback from consultation, the outcomes of the most recent independent review of the Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008, the 2021 Tasmanian Emissions Pathway Review and the latest science.

This plan brings together both new and ongoing actions to deliver a coordinated, whole-of-government response to climate change. New initiatives are clearly identified throughout the Action Plan, and the key priorities are outlined below.

Information and Knowledge

• Update Tasmania’s fine-scale climate projections
• Improve accessibility and useability of information about climate change, including public education about climate change impacts and opportunities
• Develop a whole-of-government policy framework to embed climate change in government decision making
• Develop climate change resources for Tasmanian schools
• Deliver a review of climate change governance arrangements in Tasmania

Transition and Innovation

• Develop sector-based Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plans, including supporting research into emissions reduction and resilience opportunities to inform the development of the Plans
• Deliver a Community Climate Action Grants Program
• Financial incentives to support the uptake of electric vehicles in Tasmania
• Financial incentives for Tasmanians to purchase e-bikes and e-scooters
• Support large-scale research and development to reduce emissions from livestock
• Support the delivery of an agroforestry grants program

Adaptation and resilience

• Deliver Tasmania’s first Statewide Climate Change Risk Assessment
• Work with local government to co-design and implement a program to build climate change capability in Tasmania’s councils

Legislative framework

The Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008 (the Act) establishes a legislative target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions, or lower, from 2030 and sets the government’s plan for action on climate change.

The Act includes requirements for the government to:

• Prepare a climate change action plan by November 2023, and then at least every five years.
• Work with business and industry to develop sector-based emissions reduction and resilience plans. The first Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plan for the transport sector is to be developed by November 2023, and all other sectors are to be completed by November 2024. The plans are to be updated at least every five years.
• Prepare a statewide climate change risk assessment, which includes consideration of the economic, social and environmental implications and the associated risks to Tasmanian communities, natural environments, ecosystems and economic activity. The risk assessment is also to consider the impact of climate change on the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians and future generations. The initial risk assessment is to be prepared by November 2024 and updated at least every five years.
• Prepare and publish an annual greenhouse gas emissions report and an annual climate change activity statement.
• Undertake an independent review of the Act every four years.

This Action Plan outlines the government’s plan to fulfil the requirements under the Act and deliver on its policy commitments.

To support businesses, industry and the community to make the transition to a low emissions future, the Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008 establishes a legislative framework for the government to collaborate and consult with industry to develop sector-based Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plans (ERRPs).

The requirement to develop ERRPs was established in response to the most recent independent review of the Act, which included extensive consultation with business, industry and the community.

A consistent theme in relation to sectoral emissions reduction and resilience planning was that a partnership approach between the government and industry is preferred, rather than regulated sectoral targets. Industry stakeholders also noted that appropriate education and training may be required to prepare Tasmania's industries for a lower emissions future, due to the emerging skills and roles required to decarbonise operations, products, and services.

The ERRPs will ensure that a practical and balanced approach is taken to reduce emissions and build resilience to the impacts of a changing climate.
ERRPs will be developed for the following sectors:

• Energy
• Transport
• Waste
• Agriculture
• Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU)
• Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF).

The government has also committed to develop an ERRP for its own operations.

Timeframes

All ERRPs are due to be completed within two years (November 2024), with the exception of the transport ERRP which is due for completion by November 2023.

Key outputs

• State of Play reports, which will be publicly released and inform targeted consultation with key stakeholders.
• Draft ERRPs, which will be released for public consultation.
• A final ERRP for each sector.

The Tasmanian Emissions Pathway Review identified emissions reduction opportunities that are already technically and economically achievable  and align with current policy settings. Other emissions reduction opportunities are likely to become technically and economically achievable with further research, development, investment and time.

This Action Plan includes programs to support the uptake of a number of these opportunities. These opportunities will also play an important role in the development of the sector-based Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plans.

Transport

• Increase uptake of low emissions vehicles, including electric vehicles, in the passenger fleet
• Increase uptake of public and active transport
• Decarbonise the heavy transport fleet by using electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, and renewable hydrocarbon fuels

Waste

• Reduce landfill methane emissions by diverting more organic waste from landfills and increasing landfill gas capture

Energy

• Reduce diesel use in the agriculture industry through precision agriculture and improved irrigation technologies
• Increase implementation of measures to improve energy efficiency and manage energy demand in manufacturing industries
• Electrification of boilers for process heat applications in manufacturing industries
• Use of bioenergy or renewable hydrogen in manufacturing industries
• Renewable hydrogen, biogas or synthetic gas substitutes for natural gas

Industrial Processes and Product Use (IPPU)

• Use of locally-sourced wood in construction in place of emissions-intensive building products

Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry (LULUCF)

• Reduce conversion of plantations to other land uses
• Increase plantations, including agroforestry
• Introduce new measures, and maintain existing measures, to reduce the risk of major bushfires in forests
• Increase proportion of forestry logs directed to long-term wood products, and increased domestic processing

Agriculture

• Reduce agricultural soil emissions through precision agriculture and regenerative farming practices
• Reduce methane emissions from livestock by introducing feed supplements that inhibit enteric fermentation

This Action Plan will be in place for two years and will lay the foundation for work moving forward.

A new climate change action plan for Tasmania will be developed for release in 2025, to enable the new plan to take into account the findings of Tasmania’s first Statewide Climate Change Risk Assessment and all Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plans.

The next plan will build on this Action Plan to guide our action through to 2030 and ensure we reach our target of net zero emissions, or lower, from 2030.

Mid-2023: Action Plan released

Nov 2023: Transport ERRP released

Nov 2024: Waste, Energy, IPPU, Agriculture and LULUCF ERRPs released

Nov 2024: Statewide Risk Assessment released

2025: New action plan released

The government’s action on climate change will be guided by the following principles, recommended by the most recent independent review of the Act.

Tasmania’s greenhouse gas emissions

Tasmania was the first Australian jurisdiction to achieve net zero emissions, and has done so for the last nine reported years. In 2021 (the most recent reported year) Tasmania’s emissions were minus 4.80 megatonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (Mt CO₂-e).

More information about Tasmania’s emissions is available in the greenhouse gas report published annually by the Climate Change Office and available on the ReCFIT website

Where do our our emissions come from?

Where do our emissions data come from?

The main source of data on Tasmania’s emissions is the Australian Government’s State and Territory Greenhouse Gas Inventories (STGGI), which are prepared each year as part of the reporting requirements under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC).

STGGI data are released as part of Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts and the National Inventory Report, which run two years behind the current date and represent the most recent official annual emissions data in Australia.

What do our emissions data include?

The STGGI data relate to production-based, rather than consumption-based emissions in Tasmania. These emissions are called Scope 1 emissions. The data account for emissions from goods and services produced in, and exported from, Tasmania.

Impacts of a changing climate

Under a changing climate, we are expected to experience increased storm events and changes in rainfall patterns, which are likely to result in increased flooding, coastal inundation and erosion. We are also expected to experience increased temperatures, more hot days and heatwaves and longer fire seasons, with more frequent and intense bushfire events.

We are expected to experience marine heatwaves, rising sea levels and increased windspeed. Extreme weather events are projected to increase in frequency and intensity over time. These events will have environmental, economic and social impacts on Tasmania’s businesses, industries, communities and our natural values.

We will ensure our businesses, industries, governments and communities can make informed decisions by providing up-to-date, high quality and user‑friendly information about Tasmania’s emissions, our future climate, and emissions reduction, sequestration and adaptation opportunities.

Ensuring Tasmanian businesses, industries, governments and communities are well informed about climate change, how it may impact them, and how they can reduce their emissions and prepare for the impacts will play an important role in the transition to a low emissions, resilient future.

We recognise the importance of collaborating to ensure we understand the risks and opportunities for different groups, and empowering children and young people with the knowledge and opportunities to shape their future.

Having accurate, accessible information about our future climate will provide the foundation for Tasmanians to make informed decisions. It will allow us to take advantage of potential opportunities and prepare for risks in areas such as agricultural production, health services, our natural environments including biodiversity, water and land use planning, infrastructure planning and investment, and emergency management.

Importantly, we will continue to act to reduce our emissions and build resilience while we improve our information and knowledge. The actions under this priority area will inform future plans, policies and programs, including by embedding climate change considerations in Tasmanian Government decision making.

Our actions to improve information and knowledge about climate change mean that in 2030:

1.1 Tasmanians will have up-to-date information about our changing climate

1.2 Tasmanians will have improved access to resources about climate change and skills training in key industries

1.3 Climate change considerations will be embedded in government decision making

1.4 Our children and young people will be empowered to shape their future

1.5 We will be continuing to collaborate and consult with key stakeholders to improve our understanding of climate change impacts, risks and opportunities

We will reduce our emissions and increase our carbon sequestration by making the most of opportunities using existing and emerging technologies, and support business, industry and the community through the transition to a low emissions economy.

Tasmania’s net zero emissions profile is not guaranteed into the future, due to factors such as population growth, global market forces, and the uptake of new technologies. The carbon sink from our managed forest estate is not fixed and could be impacted by external factors, such as bushfires, which are projected to increase in both frequency and intensity under a changing climate.

It is important that we play our part in reducing global emissions in line with the Paris Agreement aim to keep global warming to well below 2°C compared to pre-industrial levels, and pursue efforts to limit warming to 1.5°C.

Climate change is a global issue, but many risks and opportunities are unique to Tasmania due to our emissions profile, expertise in marine and climate science, natural resources, size and location. We are committed to reducing emissions by driving the uptake of opportunities for our transport, agriculture, industry, waste, forestry and energy sectors that suit the Tasmanian context. We are also committed to supporting business, industry and the community in the transition to a low emissions economy.

Many opportunities to reduce emissions will have co-benefits that will increase the resilience of our businesses, industries and communities, such as increased energy efficiency, improved productivity, employment in new industries, attracting trade and investment, and improved health and wellbeing of our communities.

Detailed Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plans will be developed in partnership with key sectors of the Tasmanian economy, but action will also be taken on identified emissions reduction opportunities that are already technically and economically achievable.

Our actions to reduce emissions and support the transition to a low emissions economy mean that in 2030:

2.1. We will have plans in place to support our key sectors to transition to a low emissions future

2.2 Our communities and businesses will be supported to innovate and reduce emissions

2.3  We will have reduced emissions from our transport sector by increasing the uptake of electric vehicles and public and active transport

2.4  We will be implementing emissions reduction opportunities for the agriculture sector, including new livestock feed supplements and precision agriculture

2.5 We will have increased the carbon stored in our forests by increasing new timber plantations, expanding the adoption of agroforestry and reducing the conversion of plantations to other land uses

2.6 We will have reduced the volume of organic waste sent to landfill by 50 per cent and be moving towards a circular economy

2.7 We will be supporting our industries to improve their energy efficiency and reduce emissions

2.8 We will have achieved our target to generate 150 per cent of our 2020 electricity generation capacity from renewable energy sources, and be continuing to increase our renewable electricity generation to reach 200 per cent in 2040

2.9 The government will be leading by example

We will manage the risks and take advantage of the potential opportunities from climate change, support planning and decision making, and build the resilience of our communities, environments, industries and infrastructure.

Under a changing climate, Tasmania is projected to experience a rise in annual average temperatures, significant changes in seasonal and regional rainfall patterns, increased windspeed, an increase in rainfall intensity and associated flooding, and longer, more intense fire seasons. Our coastal and marine environments will be impacted by rising sea levels, an increase in storm events and associated coastal erosion and inundation, increasing sea surface temperatures, ocean acidification, changing nutrient levels, and changes in species distribution. Extreme weather events are projected to increase in frequency and intensity over time.

The IPCC’s AR6 Synthesis Report: Climate Change 2023 confirms that we are already seeing the impacts in weather and climate extremes around the world, with widespread loss and damage to both nature and people. In the past decade in Tasmania, we have seen extreme flooding, fires, drought, biosecurity concerns and marine heatwaves.

These climate-related events have environmental, economic and social impacts on our state, including on our health and wellbeing, housing and infrastructure, food security, natural values and many more.

Managing the risks of a changing climate and making the most of opportunities that may arise will help to minimise disruptions to our economy and damage to our environments and help communities to adapt and recover. Although we cannot remove the risks entirely, we will be more resilient if we understand them and plan appropriately to lessen their impacts.

Our actions to support adaptation and build resilience mean that in 2030:

3.1 Our response to climate change will be informed by an improved understanding of its economic, social and environmental implications

3.2 We will have plans in place to support our key sectors to adapt and build resilience

3.3 We will continue to collaborate with local government to prepare for the impacts of climate change

3.4 We will have improved our preparedness for natural disasters

3.5 We will have increased the resilience of our natural environments and unique biodiversity

3.6 We will have increased the resilience of our communities and built environments

3.7 We will have increased the resilience of our agriculture and fisheries sectors

Recognising the need for statewide action on climate change from all levels of society, many actions use a partnership approach with government, business, industry and the community. We will continue to engage with stakeholders and the community on specific actions.

Under the Act, the government has a legislative requirement to consult with relevant business, industry, scientific, environmental and community bodies, children and young people, local government, relevant unions, the peak body representing trade unions, and the Tasmanian community.

Our consultation requirements will be met through meetings, targeted workshops, public forums, written submissions, the Premier’s Youth Advisory Council and the Climate Change Reference Group.

The Climate Change Reference Group was established in 2023 to provide advice and feedback on the government’s strategic priorities and emerging opportunities in mitigation and adaptation. Advice from the Reference Group will support the government to work towards Tasmania’s 2030 net zero emissions target and increase community resilience to the impacts of climate change. The government has committed to reviewing climate change governance arrangements in Tasmania by mid-2024.

Keep up to date with our progress

The Climate Change Office will keep stakeholders and the community informed on the implementation of the Action Plan through our website, newsletter and social media.

We encourage you to sign up for our newsletter through our website: www.recfit.tas.gov.au/climate and follow the Tasmanian Climate Change Office on Facebook to stay informed about opportunities to have your say in the development of actions and participate in programs as they are implemented.

You can also contact the Climate Change Office by email at climatechange@recfit.tas.gov.au

Implementation

The Climate Change Office will develop an implementation plan that clearly outlines timelines, outputs and performance indicators for each action in the Action Plan.

Reporting

The Act includes a legislative requirement to prepare an annual climate change activity statement, showing the status of the actions in the action plan, and the Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plans. The Act also includes a requirement to prepare an annual greenhouse gas emissions report detailing Tasmania’s emissions for each sector.

These reports will be prepared each year and are required to be tabled in Parliament.

Wherever possible, estimates of emissions reduction for actions and projects will be included in our reporting. Calculating emissions from specific projects is complex and based on a range of variable assumptions. Emissions estimates require a comprehensive assessment of all inputs into the project, and there are many factors that can influence the energy use and emissions reductions from projects (such as weather and climate variability, technologies deployed, production levels, occupancy of buildings and use of vehicles).

Monitoring and evaluation

We will determine whether actions in the Action Plan have been effective by monitoring and evaluating individual actions. Monitoring will be based on the approach identified for each of the actions. Evaluation methods will vary, as they will be tailored for each action.

Lead government agencies, working with partner organisations, will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the actions they deliver. The Climate Change Office coordinate reporting on whole-of-government actions.

An adaptive management approach will be used to ensure we are continuously improving our programs and processes. Implementation of actions will be adjusted based on what we learn from our monitoring and evaluation activities.

Learning from our experiences and sharing this information with others is a priority, as we implement the Action Plan and build our capacity for effective action on climate change.