The Shire recognises that climate change 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.
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.
Learn what we are doing in pursuit of our community target of net zero emissions and how we are decarbonising our own operations.
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.
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.
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.
The Expert Panel and the Community Climate Group provide valuable input on our Climate Emergency response.
Check out the tools we've developed to track our progress on our Climate Emergency Response
We’ve partnered with a number of organisations as part of our commitment to working with our community to achieve net zero emissions.
Learn about our advocacy for climate change action.
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.
Discover our Strategy to expand tree canopy, cool urban areas, and support biodiversity.
The Shire is piloting a weather station network on the Mornington Peninsula, in partnership with Attentis Technology.