What is the Shire doing about climate change?

Mornington Peninsula Shire recognises that the climate emergency presents an unprecedented challenge and we are proud to be part of an international movement taking urgent action to reduce emissions and to address climate change impacts. Our Climate Emergency Plan provides a clear plan to achieving net zero carbon emissions for the entire Mornington Peninsula by 2040. We have a number of projects and collaborations underway to achieve this ambitious goal. 

Our Climate Emergency Response

We are all part of the solution to stop climate change and can be responders to this emergency. Climate change affects each of our lives and it touches all aspects of life. There are many ways to take climate action and live sustainably on the Mornington Peninsula.

Towards a Net Zero Peninsula

Learn what we are doing in pursuit of our community target of net zero emissions by 2040 and how we are decarbonising our own operations.

Energy Smart Buildings and Infrastructure

The Shire continues to invest in both innovative and tried-and-true pathways to achieve energy efficiency, cost savings, and decarbonisation in our buildings and infrastructure.

Supporting community renewable energy

Actions One and Five of our Climate Emergency Response Plan states the Mornington Peninsula Shire will “Lead in the Climate Emergency” and “Mobilise and Strengthen Community Action”. Find out how we're delivering on this commitment.

LED Streetlight Upgrade

We are upgrading approximately 4,100 inefficient standard minor and major road street lights. This will improve visibility and safety at night for drivers and pedestrians and also significantly decrease energy consumption and maintenance costs.

Community Climate Group

The Community Climate Group is a panel of diverse community members who provide input on our climate emergency response.

Track our progress

Check out the different progress tools below to help track our progress.

Our partners

We’ve partnered with a number of organisations as part of our commitment to working with our community to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.

Climate change advocacy

Learn about our advocacy for climate change action.

Case Studies

These case studies showcase some of the climate action projects the Shire and our community have undertaken to reach the goals and targets of the Climate Emergency Plan.

Urban Forest Strategy

Discover our Strategy to expand tree canopy, cool urban areas, and support biodiversity.

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