In delivering the Climate Change Response: Towards 2050, a
‘Three Year Action Plan’ has been developed to guide the
Government’s actions to establish the foundations required to
deliver an enduring and effective climate change response.
Progress on Actions
Net zero emissions
Understand our emissions profile and trajectory
75%
Undertake detailed analysis to understand the Territory’s existing and projected emissions profile to understand the trajectory towards net zero and ...
Net zero emissions
Determine a pathway to reduce the Territory’s emissions
50%
Develop an Emissions Reduction Strategy (ERS). Taking into account the detailed emissions analysis, the ERS will identify stages, interim targets, ...
Net zero emissions
Establish policy positions that support the emissions reduction target
100%
Develop a policy outlining the Territory Government’s expectations for the mitigation and management of emissions from new and expanding large ...
Net zero emissions
Establish policy positions that support the emissions reduction target
100%
Develop a Greenhouse Gas Emissions Offsets Policy to guide the application and administration of carbon offsets in the Territory
Net zero emissions
Deliver priority actions to achieve the 50% renewable energy target by 2030
25%
Develop and implement a Remote Power System Strategy to integrate renewables technology into remote indigenous essential services communities to target ...
Net zero emissions
Deliver priority actions to achieve the 50% renewable energy target by 2030
100%
Develop a Hydrogen Strategy for the Territory to take advantage of this emerging sustainable energy source
Net zero emissions
Deliver priority actions to achieve the 50% renewable energy target by 2030
25%
Implement reforms to the Territory Electricity Market to improve financial transparency, provide cost reflective ancillary services, quality and efficient service ...
Net zero emissions
Deliver priority actions to achieve the 50% renewable energy target by 2030
50%
Deliver a competitive battery energy storage system for the Darwin–Katherine electricity system (DKIS grid) to deliver cost savings, reduce annual ...
Net zero emissions
Deliver priority actions to achieve the 50% renewable energy target by 2030
50%
Deliver power systems plans for the DKIS and Alice Springs grids to facilitate additional renewable energy deployment, commercial micro-grids, and ...
Net zero emissions
Reduce emissions associated with the Territory Government’s operations and services
75%
Undertake a review of emissions across all Territory Government’s agencies to identify opportunities to reduce emissions, and inform development of ...
Net zero emissions
Incentivise the uptake of electric vehicles in the Territory
100%
Finalise the Electric Vehicle Strategy and develop an Implementation Plan to ensure that the right levers are in place to ...
A resilient Territory
Ensure a targeted and strategic approach to building resilience in the Territory
50%
Deliver an overarching strategy for the Territory to increase its preparedness to respond and adapt to climate change in the ...
A resilient Territory
Promote industry resilience to climate change
25%
Identify and prioritise key risks to industry associated with climate change, including work health and safety concerns, and biosecurity risks ...
A resilient Territory
Promote industry resilience to climate change
25%
Identify key industries and sectors at risk from impacts associated with climate change
A resilient Territory
Promote industry resilience to climate change
25%
Work with industry and relevant sectors to assist in developing and coordinating Industry/Sector Specific Climate Adaptation Frameworks
A resilient Territory
Increase the Territory Government’s preparedness to respond to the impacts of climate change
50%
Deliver a 10-year Emergency Response Strategy to address the risks of extreme weather events and climate change on our remote ...
A resilient Territory
Increase the Territory Government’s preparedness to respond to the impacts of climate change
25%
Identify and prioritise Territory Government infrastructure, assets and services at risk from impacts associated with climate change
A resilient Territory
Increase the Territory Government’s preparedness to respond to the impacts of climate change
0%
Deliver Agency specific infrastructure, assets and services climate adaptation frameworks
A resilient Territory
Improve landscape resilience to climate change impacts
25%
Identify and prioritise high value ecosystems and biodiversity at risk from climate change
A resilient Territory
Improve landscape resilience to climate change impacts
0%
Deliver a Biodiversity Maintenance and Restoration Strategy to guide effort and actions in building landscape resilience
A resilient Territory
Support Territorians to respond and adapt to the impacts of climate change
25%
Identify and prioritise risks to human health associated with climate change
A resilient Territory
Support Territorians to respond and adapt to the impacts of climate change
25%
Work with the community services sector to develop climate change risk adaptation and response frameworks
A resilient Territory
Support Territorians to respond and adapt to the impacts of climate change
25%
Incorporate climate responsive designs and initiatives into our urban and community landscapes
Unlocking opportunities
Harness opportunities associated with the Territory’s natural assets
25%
Deliver a Critical Minerals Strategy for the Territory to support ‘The Territory Critical Minerals Plan’ and drive investment to support ...
Unlocking opportunities
Harness opportunities associated with the Territory’s natural assets
25%
Facilitate establishment of a manufacturing hub that leverages low cost renewable energy and attracts private investment
Unlocking opportunities
Connect Territorians to funding opportunities
50%
Identify and promote opportunities for Territorians and the private sector to access sources of funding to reduce greenhouse gas emissions ...
Unlocking opportunities
Develop the Territory’s environmental services industries
25%
Continue to support the growth and development of the Territory’s carbon market industry and promote Aboriginal jobs on country
Unlocking opportunities
Develop the Territory’s environmental services industries
0%
Identify opportunities to grow the environmental services industry
Unlocking opportunities
Skills development to support emerging green and low carbon industries
25%
Deliver a skills development strategy to capitalise on new and emerging opportunities associated with low carbon economies
Inform and involve
Promote climate conscious behaviours in Territorians
100%
Deliver a state of the climate science report identifying observed and expected impacts of climate change in the Territory
Inform and involve
Promote climate conscious behaviours in Territorians
100%
Establish a climate change website to inform and connect with Territorians about impacts and opportunities
Inform and involve
Promote climate conscious behaviours in Territorians
100%
Raise awareness about climate change with Territorians through accessible education and awareness material and communications
Inform and involve
Assist large landholders to take action to manage the risks of climate change
25%
Provide advice and extension services to assist land managers to manage climate change risks from key threatening processes
Inform and involve
Assist large landholders to take action to manage the risks of climate change
0%
Incentivise climate conscious land management practices through delivery of targeted grant programs