Tasmania's Contribution To Preventing Dangerous Climate Change Ten Steps to a Safe Climate presents ten actions that government can immediately implement to drive Tasmania’s transition to a sustainable low-carbon future. This initiative has been supported by climate and sustainability groups from communities around the state. It has been developed with input from community members, industry experts, Tasmanian business owners, and members of the Tasmanian scientific community. We believe adoption and implementation of these policy points will increase opportunities for all Tasmania to lead happier and healthier lives and avoid the risks associated with climate change on Tasmanian families. There is strong and growing evidence to suggest that the adoption of these actions will contribute positively to the future health and well-being of all Tasmanians and that investment from government in renewable energies and greens jobs will ensure everyone can play a role in lowering our impact on the climate. Click on each of the steps for more information about the action and the rationale behind each step. | An overview of the 10 Steps - Click each step for more information 1. Set emissions reductions targets: 60 percent by 2020, 100 percent by 2050. 2. Fully account for forest carbon stores and emissions from forest management, protect existing forest carbon stores. 3. Reduce total energy use by 20 per cent by 2020. 4. 100 per cent renewable electricity by 2020. 5. Binding planning laws for sustainable cities and regions. 6. Top priority to public and low-carbon commuter transport. 7. Help workers, businesses, communities shift to a low-carbon future. 8. Promote local food production, sustainable consumption, healthy lifestyles. 9. Eliminate waste and re-use recovered resources. |