{"id":7828,"date":"2021-03-30T06:32:17","date_gmt":"2021-03-29T19:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.midlandexpress.com.au\/?p=7828"},"modified":"2021-03-30T06:32:17","modified_gmt":"2021-03-29T19:32:17","slug":"ranges-declares-climate-emergency","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/centralvic.com\/midlandexpress.com.au\/featured\/2021\/03\/30\/ranges-declares-climate-emergency\/","title":{"rendered":"Ranges declares climate emergency"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Macedon Ranges has joined 32 Victorian local councils in declaring a climate emergency and stepping up its plan for action.<br \/>\nIn its next budget the council will consider increased climate action response, which includes two paid staff ($189,000 total), and $50,000 over two years to accelerate its Cool Changes program to all towns by 2023.<br \/>\nThe move includes updating council policy, creating response plans and proactive advocacy, and was the most intensive of four options considered at the council\u2019s ordinary meeting last week.<br \/>\nLeading the push, Cr Mark Ridgeway wanted to show that the Macedon Ranges was serious in its approach to climate change.<br \/>\n\u201cDeclaring a climate emergency brings all our activities together under a single policy umbrella. It makes a strong statement to ourselves and to the community regarding what our priorities are,\u201d he said.<br \/>\nCr Ridgeway said it was important for the council to consider resources toward addressing climate change in \u201can ongoing sense\u201d and stressed the significance of local government action.<br \/>\n\u201cCouncils themselves can play a role in addressing climate change through their operations and practices and in leading the community, advocating and educating residents and businesses into adopting practices that reduce emissions,\u201d he said.<br \/>\n\u201cWe already put a lot of resources in but that doesn\u2019t mean that we have to stop here.\u201d<br \/>\nMacedon Ranges Council\u2019s work in recent years has primarily focused on reducing the organisation\u2019s corporate emissions and helping to develop local community climate change action plans.<br \/>\nCrs Geoff Neil and Dominic Bonanno challenged the need for a declaration when the council had already proven its commitment through its actions.<br \/>\nCr Neil sought community feedback, suggesting many \u201cjust want council to get on with the job\u201d, while Cr Bonanno expressed concern over the financial cost to ratepayers.<br \/>\n\u201cUnfortunately it\u2019s such a great ratepayer cost when it\u2019s something the federal government should be leading us on,\u201d Cr Bonanno said. \u201cWe are already doing over and above what other councils are doing who have declared a climate emergency.\u201d<br \/>\nThe state government\u2019s Victorian Climate Predictions 2019 indicates that current trends follow a high emissions scenario that is likely to result in the Loddon Campaspe region experiencing longer fire seasons, change in rainfall and, by 2050, temperature increases of up to 2.4oC (from 1990).<br \/>\nCouncil\u2019s director of planning and environment Angela Hughes said climate change was becoming an increasing priority for the community as global emissions continued to rise, threatening communities and ecosystems.<br \/>\n\u201cWhile declaring a climate emergency is not a pre-condition for continuing council\u2019s climate change initiatives, it sends a strong message to the community and provides a policy basis to inform council\u2019s corporate planning and decision-making,\u201d Ms Hughes said.<br \/>\nMacedon Ranges Shire Council officially declared a climate emergency on Wednesday in a 7-2 vote, and will consider further steps to address climate change in its next budget, which will go out for public comment.<br \/>\n<strong>Community push for action<\/strong><br \/>\nMacedon Ranges Council\u2019s climate emergency declaration has gained immediate support from the Macedon Ranges Climate Emergency Declaration Coalition.<br \/>\nThe lobby group lodged a 405-signature strong petition calling for council\u2019s declaration of a climate emergency and taking steps to address the emergency, which was tabled on the night of the decision.<br \/>\nThe Climate Emergency Declaration is part of a global campaign that calls on elected leaders to declare a climate emergency and help initiate a nation-wide response to environmental damage.<br \/>\nThe coalition comprises community organisations, neighbourhood houses, and local shop traders, including Macedon Ranges Sustainability Group, Woodend and Kyneton Neighbourhood Houses, Extinction Rebellion Woodend; Macedon Ranges and Kyneton, Vegan Delicious, The Last Straw Marketplace and others.<br \/>\nMRSG president David Gormley-O\u2019Brien said members were \u201cover the moon\u201d with the council\u2019s decision.<br \/>\n\u201cThere\u2019s a feeling of hope and it means we, in the Macedon Ranges, can hold our heads up high to know we are joining this large movement,\u201d he said.<br \/>\n\u201cThe council has been involved with some terrific and innovative projects like FOGO and this a continuation in that same trajectory.<br \/>\n\u201cAnd it\u2019s not just flag-waving, this move is considering resources for mitigation and adaption to climate change. The MRSG congratulates the councillors who voted for this position \u2013 it\u2019s both a courageous and insightful move. Now the heavy work begins.\u201d<br \/>\nFellow Ranges resident Lenka Thompson said members of the community were excited and would be watching with interest.<br \/>\n\u201cIt was wonderful to get confirmation from our community leaders and to hear them speak about how important this step is,\u201d she said.<br \/>\n\u201cSome say that climate change is a federal issue but we all have some responsibility and role to play in addressing this. You can find a way to take action on any level.\u201d<br \/>\n<strong>Program in brief<\/strong><br \/>\nMacedon Ranges Council&#8217;s existing climate change work program includes:<br \/>\n1. Participate in the council-only renewable energy buying group to secure 100 per cent of council\u2019s electricity from renewable sources.<br \/>\n2. Facilitate the development of community climate change action plans on a town-by-town basis through the &#8216;Cool Changes&#8217; program.<br \/>\n3. Begin preparation of a Zero Net Emissions Plan for council operations, in accordance with a council resolution from October 2017.<br \/>\n4. Deliver council\u2019s National Landcare Program funded Private Land Conservation Program, including promotion of regenerative agriculture that builds the capacity of farmers to enhance carbon storage in soils.<br \/>\n5. Transition council\u2019s fleet to hybrid and electric vehicles as opportunity arises.<br \/>\n6. Implement environmental building upgrades as opportunity arises (subject to approval as a part of council\u2019s annual budget process).<br \/>\n7. Integrate climate change mitigation and adaptation in the Council Plan and other strategic documents in accordance with the requirements of the new Local Government Act 2020.<br \/>\n8. Advocate for action and support by responding to state and federal government inquiries and consultation processes, subject to officer workloads.<br \/>\n9. 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