State Policy
Victoria's Climate Change Framework articulates the Government's long-term vision and approach to climate change in a single document. The framework sets out:
- A shared vision for a net zero emissions, climate-resilient Victoria in 2050;
- How action on climate change aligns with the Government's focus on jobs, cost of living and health;
- The steps the Government is taking now to commence the transition;
- How the Climate Change Act 2017 will drive action to 2050;
- The challenges to be addressed as we move to a net zero emissions economy; and
- How Victoria is preparing for a changing climate.
The Victorian Government has also committed to reduce Victoria’s greenhouse gas emissions by 15-20 per cent below 2005 levels by 2020, and reduce emissions from government operations by 30 per cent below 2015 levels by 2020.
Read Victoria's Climate Change Framework (PDF, 4.3 MB)
In June 2016, the Victorian Government launched TAKE2 Victoria's climate change pledge program. TAKE2 gives individuals, businesses, local governments, education institutions and community groups an opportunity to commit to taking actions to keep the global temperature rise below 2 degrees Celsius and share their progress.
TAKE2 – Acting now on climate change provides an overview of the commitments made by the government and outlines the three categories of pledges under TAKE2:
- Operational pledges: actions that the Victorian Government is taking to reduce emissions from its own operations (e.g. buildings, motor vehicles and procurement of goods and services) through steps such as improved energy efficiency and increased use of renewable energy.
- Sector pledges: policies and programs that the Victorian Government is implementing to drive emissions reductions across key sectors of the economy, including energy, transport, agriculture, waste, and land use.
- Voluntary pledges: Local governments, businesses, community organisations, educational organisations and individuals and families can pledge to specific emissions reduction actions.
Victoria's Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2017 - 2020
Victoria's Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2017-2020 lays out the government's plan of action for the next four years, to help Victorians meet the challenges and act on the opportunities of climate change.
The Adaptation Plan will:
- build a detailed understanding of Victoria's exposure to climate change risks and impacts
- catalyse partnerships for integrated and effective responses to climate change
- tackle immediate priorities to reduce climate change risks
It will help us all play our part and work together to achieve our vision for Victoria: a thriving natural environment and a healthy, prosperous, safe and vibrant place to work and live for all Victorians, and for the thousands of visitors we welcome each year.
Read Victoria’s Climate Change Adaptation Plan 2017-2020 (PDF, 5.1 MB)
