Western Australian Climate Policy - A plan to position Western Australia or a prosperous and resilient low‑carbon future

4 Government of Western Australia facilitate a low‑emissions transport sector. The Western Australian Climate Policy draws We are also supporting development of a together a suite of climate change actions renewable hydrogen industry, future battery underway and sets out new commitments to industries and a robust carbon farming industry support our vision of a resilient, low‑carbon in the State. Collectively, these initiatives will future. These include initiatives to support support national and global action to reduce the net zero transition across the public emissions and enhance the resilience of our sector; initiatives for low‑carbon energy, community. mining and agriculture; and commitments to guide decarbonisation across the rest of our In August 2019, we announced our aspiration economy. of net zero emissions for Western Australia by 2050, and a commitment to working with These actions demonstrate the State all sectors of the economy to achieve that Government’s commitment to our net goal. Since then, the COVID‑19 pandemic has zero aspiration, and provide our community delivered the most severe economic shock with the tools to enhance resilience and for since the Great Depression. business to thrive in a low‑carbon future. Through investments we are making under the WA Recovery Plan, we can accelerate the energy and technology transformations already underway and get Western Australians back to work in a Hon Stephen Dawson MLC cleaner, greener economy. Minister for Environment Western Australian Climate Policy 5

6 Government of Western Australia Image source: Tourism WA Introduction The Western Australian Climate Policy sets transition include new manufacturing and out the McGowan Government’s plan for a export industries, regional development, lower climate‑resilient community and a prosperous energy costs, enhanced global competitiveness low‑carbon future. The policy underscores our and a stronger, more diversified economy. commitment to adapting to climate change and working with all sectors of the economy The policy outlines the priority themes and to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions practical actions the State Government is taking by 2050. to enhance climate resilience and support the low‑carbon transition. The policy also creates a unique opportunity to develop low‑carbon jobs and new industries. This policy looks beyond business‑as‑usual These actions will support economic recovery measures to highlight the most significant, from COVID‑19 and reduce our greenhouse gas high‑impact actions that we are taking in emissions at the same time. collaboration with industry and the community, to reinvigorate our economy, prepare for Climate change is a pressing global issue that climate change and achieve our aspiration of creates both challenges and opportunities for net zero emissions by 2050. Western Australia. All levels of government, along with business and the community, have a Action is outlined in the following themes: role to play in responding to the challenge. Clean manufacturing and future industries Western Australia’s vision of a prosperous, resilient low‑carbon Transforming energy generation and use future can be achieved if we all work together. Storing carbon and caring for our landscapes The State Government continues to advocate for national action to reduce carbon pollution Lower-carbon transport effectively and fairly. By acting now, however, we can minimise the costs of the transition Resilient cities and regions and ensure we don’t miss out on the benefits of a low‑carbon future for our State. Important opportunities presented by the low‑carbon Government leadership Western Australian Climate Policy 7 Managing Western Australia’s The Australian Government’s safeguard transition to net zero emissions mechanism applies to all facilities with direct emissions over 100,000 tonnes per annum Western Australia’s aspiration of net carbon dioxide equivalent. A robust framework zero emissions by 2050 will ensure business for Australia’s largest emitters is critical to is well placed to thrive in a low‑carbon world an effective and equitable transition to net and Western Australians can look forward to a zero emissions. It is also crucial to Western secure, sustainable future. Australia realising its net zero aspiration, as around half our State’s emissions are While the net zero transition will support attributable to safeguard facilities. the industries and jobs of the future, reducing Western Australia’s emissions The State Government has sought assurances will be a considerable challenge given our from the Australian Government that the energy‑intensive industries and projected national policy framework will deliver on our growth in the resources sector. Western international commitments to 2030 and beyond Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions are and will continue to support strong national rising, and are expected to grow in the short action. to medium term under business as usual. Our State’s transport emissions are also increasing The State Government is doing its part by steadily, and slow vehicle stock turnover means requiring new proposals or expansions that policy changes we make now will take time undergoing environmental impact assessment to have an impact. under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to set interim and long-term emission reduction Reversing these trends – and continuing to targets consistent with the State’s net grow our economy while transitioning toward zero aspiration. net zero emissions – will require enduring commitment, investment in technology, and Our mining and manufacturing leadership from both the State and Australian businesses are already responding to Government. policy signals and falling technology costs, embracing the imperative of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.

8 Government of Western Australia Reducing emissions in some sectors of the Coupling the low‑carbon transition Western Australian economy is straightforward with economic recovery while abatement in other sectors is difficult or ‘hard to reach’. Decarbonising heavy industry, in The COVID‑19 pandemic has had a profound particular, requires innovation and mechanisms effect on the State’s economy with the full to de‑risk future investment. To address these extent of the impact yet to be realised. critical challenges, the State Government will Combined with the WA Recovery Plan, the collaborate with businesses and research Western Australian Climate Policy provides institutions to support development of new a unique opportunity to lay the foundation technology and demonstration at scale. We will for economic recovery and a return to full also facilitate the move to net zero emissions employment, while preparing Western Australia for existing industries through the adoption of for the net zero transition. alternative energy sources and energy‑efficient processes. By combining the objective of job creation with emissions reduction, we can leverage The policy builds on existing State Government our State’s natural competitive advantages, reforms to lay the foundation for the net maximise the value of our investments, zero transition. Commitments outlined in this and accelerate the shift to low-emissions document will help mainstream innovation technologies and cleaner production. and adoption of new technologies; reinvigorate our economy around lower‑emissions value Through the policy and WA Recovery Plan, chains and operations; and maximise our the State Government will make significant sequestration potential to offset residual new investments in cleaner energy solutions emissions from hard‑to‑reach sectors. and low‑carbon industries. These include new commitments for renewable energy generation The State Government will also continue to and energy storage; additional support for work with the Australian Government and local renewable hydrogen and future battery government to provide our community with the industries including battery manufacturing; and tools to achieve net zero emissions. programs to restore our unique landscapes and enhance our carbon sinks. Western Australian Climate Policy 9 The State Government is also improving Enhancing our climate resilience the energy efficiency of social housing, and investing in infrastructure to enhance our Transitioning our economy to net climate resilience and facilitate the low‑carbon zero emissions will help reduce the impact transition, through coastal adaptation and of climate change, but some changes are protection grants and electric vehicle fast inevitable. Safeguarding the health and charging infrastructure. resilience of our community requires an understanding of the ways our climate Together, these investments will generate will change, and strategies to enhance our short‑term jobs and boost productivity, while preparedness. ensuring our economy remains strong and our industries are competitive into the future. Adapting to climate change can include a range of responses such as changing how we do business; supporting healthy, connected cities and regions; building climate‑resilient infrastructure; and addressing existing stressors on our environment. Western Australians are already adapting to a drier and warmer climate, particularly in response to the multi‑decadal decline in rainfall in the south‑west of our State. The Gallop Government in 2001 recognised that climate change was dramatically affecting water availability and began investing in sustainable, climate-resilient water sources

10 Government of Western Australia Image source: Shutterstock Credit: Shutterstock such as desalination. With the support of the Greater focus is needed to State Government, 42 local governments are identify climate impacts now endorsed through the Waterwise Council for different regions, to program, leading the way towards a Waterwise Western Australia. communicate adaptation options, and to promote resilience. The State Government is also working with industry and research organisations to support This policy sets out the high‑level priorities the adaptation across the agricultural sector. Our State Government will implement to support work is supporting innovation in cultivation a more climate‑resilient community. The techniques and varieties and the use of approach to climate adaptation recognises different crop and pasture rotations. Despite our exposure to climate impacts, the diversity declining rainfall, agricultural productivity of our regions and our existing capability to has increased over the past 30 years. These manage and adapt to climate change. The gains are attributed to development of policy outlines actions we will take to guide the drought‑tolerant grain varieties, investment in response by business, the community, local weather forecasting and seasonal projections, governments and State Government agencies improved agronomic practices, and better risk to develop well‑informed, timely and practical management. adaptation responses. The understanding of climate impacts for Western Australia varies across different sectors. The challenges of climate change are well understood by our primary industries, with agricultural businesses implementing both incremental and transformational changes to boost productivity. In other areas, the implications of climate change are less well understood. Western Australian Climate Policy 11 Current action – at a glance 2017 ‣ METRONET (2017) Offer people alternative and sustainable ‣ Bushfire Centre of Excellence travel choices and support more diverse (April 2018) and compact communities around transport nodes. 2018 Australia’s first bushfire Centre of Excellence to enhance the training and bushfire management practices delivered locally to firefighters across Western Australia. ‣ Future Battery Industry Strategy ‣ Plan for Our Parks (January 2019)

2019 (February 2019) Position Western Australia to capture future Create 5 million hectares of new national and battery industry opportunities from global marine parks and reserves across Western growth in electric vehicles and battery‑based Australia to expand the conservation estate energy storage systems. and secure habitat for threatened species. ‣ Climate Health WA Inquiry ‣ Renewable Hydrogen Strategy (March 2019) (July 2019) Investigate the implications of climate change, Build on the State’s renewables potential to including more frequent and intense weather position Western Australia as a key player in events, on health. the future hydrogen economy. ‣ Energy Transformation Strategy ‣ Greenhouse Gas Emissions Policy (March 2019) for Major Projects (August 2019) Improve the way we plan and access our power system, and integrate new generation Require major new projects or project technologies, distributed resources and expansions with significant emissions to set energy storage. interim and long‑term emissions reduction targets to support the State’s aspiration of net zero emissions by 2050. ‣ Carbon farming for pastoralists (December 2019) Open the way for pastoralists to undertake 2020 carbon farming (human-induced regeneration) activities on pastoral leasehold land. ‣ Distributed Energy Resources Roadmap (April 2020) ‣ Carbon for Conservation A five‑year plan to guide better integration of (August 2020) distributed energy resources, including solar Invite market‑led proposals for carbon panels, battery storage and electric vehicles. farming (sequestration and emissions avoidance) projects on the conservation estate, supporting Aboriginal employment and ‣ Clean Energy Future Fund biodiversity benefits. (July 2020) Invest an additional $10 million to support ‣ Investment in renewable hydrogen new renewable energy projects via the Clean (August 2020) Energy Future Fund. Bring forward the Renewable Hydrogen Strategy’s 2040 targets by a decade and ‣ Renewable energy investment invest $22 million to support development of a (July 2020) renewable hydrogen industry. $44.5 million in renewable energy infrastructure in the north‑west, including battery energy storage systems in regional ‣ Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy communities. (November 2020) An action plan to support efficient and coordinated uptake of EVs, including new infrastructure, standards and government fleet investment.

12 Government of Western Australia Western Australian Climate Policy Overview Vision Our vision is to harness Western Australia’s innovation and wealth of natural and mineral resources to achieve net zero emissions and ensure a prosperous, resilient future for all Western Australians. Vision Themes The Western Australian Climate Policy focuses on actions across six focus areas or ‘themes’ to position our State for the low‑carbon transition and build a more resilient economy and community. Themes Outcomes Each theme identifies key outcomes for Western Australia’s vision of enhanced climate resilience and net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Outcome Actions Actions will be implemented by the State Government in the short, medium and long term to support the outcomes under each theme and deliver on our commitments. Actions Western Australian Climate Policy 13 Clean manufacturing and future industries The low‑carbon future presents exciting opportunities for new jobs, manufacturing and export industries, such as renewable hydrogen, future batteries and hydrogen-intensive commodities like ‘green’ steel. New low‑carbon industries also have the potential to support regional development and economic diversification, ensuring our communities and our economy remain strong in the face of global finance and policy trends. Our State has outstanding support clean manufacturing by enabling low‑carbon supply renewable resources, as and export industries with the chains. For existing industries, well as abundant land and Renewable Hydrogen Strategy renewables and energy storage mineral wealth, a highly skilled and Renewable Hydrogen Fund, offer significant potential to workforce and established the Future Battery Industry reduce emissions and energy export markets. Given these Strategy and investment in costs, while helping industries comparative advantages – and the Future Battery Industries gain a competitive advantage. with the right policy settings Cooperative Research Centre. Making the most of these – Western Australia can reap opportunities will help us grow Development of Western the benefits of the global and restructure our economy, Australia’s value‑adding clean low‑carbon transition. while reducing emissions manufacturing capacity will and safeguarding our future The State Government has help reduce emissions and prosperity. taken significant steps to support global decarbonisation Outcomes • New jobs in clean industries in Western • Global decarbonisation through export of Australia. renewable energy and reduced supply chain • Greater adoption of low‑carbon technologies emissions. in the resource and primary industry sectors. • Enhanced economic diversification and resilience. Photo: Yara Pilbara Fertilisers

14 Government of Western Australia Our actions ‣ Green steel project ‣ Renewable Hydrogen Strategy Map the development pathway and technology Support development of Western Australia’s needs to create green steel in Western Australia. renewable hydrogen industry by delivering regulatory reforms and enabling studies ‣ Green industry transformation and systems which are required to increase investment confidence including: Identify the policy, regulatory and infrastructure requirements to unlock the transformational • identifying opportunities for international potential of large‑scale, low‑cost renewable energy hydrogen partnerships and investment projects and stimulate new energy‑intensive and attraction clean manufacturing industries. • modelling Western Australia’s supply chains to identify bottlenecks and limitations affecting the ‣ Net zero emissions mining hydrogen industry Initiate projects which target lowering overall • identifying suitable locations for geological energy costs and reducing the carbon footprint hydrogen storage from mining and mineral processing through • developing options to blend hydrogen in adoption of alternative energy sources and Western Australian gas distribution systems energy‑efficient processes. • identifying optimal locations for the development of hydrogen hubs. ‣ Carbon neutral agriculture demonstration project and certification scheme ‣ Future Battery Industry Strategy Showcase carbon pollution reduction options Grow Western Australia’s future battery industries for Western Australian broadacre farming at the by: Katanning Research Facility and develop a carbon neutral agriculture certification scheme. • providing investment attraction, project facilitation, research and technology sector development, and adoption of battery ‣ Western Australian Bioeconomy Strategy technologies Develop a State Bioeconomy Strategy to facilitate the growth of bioenergy and bio‑product industries • supporting certification of Western Australia’s in Western Australia. battery minerals • providing funding to support investment in the ‣ Renewable Hydrogen Fund next step of the battery value chain: Cathode Active Materials manufacturing. Support renewable hydrogen feasibility studies and capital works projects to fast-track renewable hydrogen industry development across the State ‣ Wind Turbine Manufacturing Initiative and allocate additional grant funding to support Conduct a feasibility study into local manufacture key hydrogen opportunities and leverage funding of wind turbine components. from the Australian Government. ‣ Collie Green Aluminum Smelter Study ‣ Electrolyser Manufacturing Initiative Undertake a scoping study into the feasibility of Conduct a feasibility study into the local establishing a green aluminum smelter in the manufacture, assembly or maintenance of Collie-Bunbury region. electrolysers to support the domestic renewable hydrogen industry. ‣ Greenhouse Gas Emissions Policy for Major Projects Administer the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Policy for Major Projects to require major emitters assessed under the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to set emissions reduction targets and outline their contribution to the State’s net zero aspiration. Western Australian Climate Policy 15 Image source: Hazer Group / Water, Corporation Credit: Hazer Group / Water Corporation Case study 1: Producing renewable hydrogen from wastewater In an Australia‑first project, the Water Corporation The CDP is projected to create up to 20 new jobs has partnered with Hazer Group to pilot the and help sustain more than 100 others in the production of renewable hydrogen and graphite contractor and supply chain. from wastewater. Hazer Group is also partnering with the City The project, based at the Woodman Point of Mandurah to explore the establishment of Wastewater Treatment Plant in Munster, will hydrogen refuelling infrastructure hubs and produce about 100 tonnes of low‑emission associated transport applications. The project hydrogen and 380 tonnes of graphite per year. The feasibility study is supported by the State technology will utilise the waste product biogas government through the WA Renewable Hydrogen – primarily composed of methane and carbon Fund. dioxide – which is released during the wastewater treatment process as solid matter (biosolids) breaks down. The Commercial Demonstration Project (CDP) will be an important milestone in commercialising the Hazer technology, originally developed by the University of Western Australia. Photo: Water Corporation

16 Government of Western Australia Photo: Asian Renewable Energy Hub Case study 2: Large-scale renewable energy for renewable hydrogen and green ammonia production The Asian Renewable Energy Hub is designed to a 14,000 km2 initial land package, 6,500 km2 of generate 26 GW of renewable energy in Western land in the East Pilbara region of Western Australia Australia. Up to 3 GW of generation capacity will were selected to accommodate wind turbines and be dedicated to large energy users in the Pilbara solar photovoltaic panels. region, which could include new and expanded The project has been granted lead agency status mines and downstream mineral processing. The by the State Government and has just received bulk of the energy will be used for large-scale environmental approvals for its first 15 GW stage. production of green hydrogen and green ammonia It has also secured major project status by the products for domestic and export markets. From Australian Government. Western Australian Climate Policy 17 Transforming energy generation and use Western Australia’s energy sector presents significant opportunities for cost‑effective carbon abatement. Energy efficiency is one of the most effective ways to cut energy consumption, reduce emissions and enhance productivity. In addition, the falling cost and rapid uptake of renewable generation is transforming the electricity sector, enabling it to reduce its own emissions and emissions in sectors that electrify their processes and operations, such as manufacturing, resources and increasingly transport. Western Australia has some of The Energy Transformation generation and battery storage. the best quality solar resources Strategy is guiding a In addition, the State Government in the world. With the support revolution in how electricity is conducting technology trials of State and national programs, is generated, distributed and and progressing reforms to the Western Australians have used in Western Australia, and wholesale electricity market embraced rooftop solar. Close helping to decarbonise the and network access to improve to one in three households have energy sector. The strategy connection and integration of rooftop solar installed and this includes a Distributed Energy new renewable generation and is expected to become one in Resources (DER) Roadmap storage. two over the next 10 years. to support continued uptake There has also been a doubling In our regions, Horizon Power and better integration of of the capacity of large‑scale is a global pioneer of hybrid resources like rooftop solar, renewable energy generation and microgrid systems and batteries and electric vehicles. over the past decade, with Australia’s first utility to start the capacity due to reach It also incorporates a Whole shift to off‑grid renewable energy 1200 megawatts by the end of System Plan to identify the power solutions which reduce of 2020. investments needed for higher carbon emissions and energy levels of lowest‑cost renewable costs for regional customers. Outcomes • Better integration of large‑scale renewable • Enhanced reliability and security of energy and distributed energy resources and reduced supply. carbon emissions. • Support for new technologies, new • Lower costs and better choices for businesses and new Western Australian jobs consumers. in the fast‑growing clean energy sector. Case study 3: Delivering the Energy Transformation Strategy Key components of the State Government’s Energy • leading edge trials of how to orchestrate rooftop Transformation Strategy are already being delivered. solar with batteries and electric vehicles, such as a new program to create virtual power plants These include: based around new battery systems that Synergy • deploying community batteries to strengthen will install at selected schools the electricity network and help households to • accelerating deployment of Standalone Power maximise the benefits of rooftop solar without Systems in regional areas, providing more paying the up‑front cost of their own battery reliable, lower-emissions solar and battery‑based system electricity to customers while reducing the bushfire risks and costs of long transmission lines.

18 Government of Western Australia Our actions ‣ Energy Transformation Strategy ‣ Household Energy Efficiency Scheme Implement the actions within the DER Roadmap, Provide assistance to households, including those reform essential system services and capacity in energy retailer hardship programs, to enhance markets to maintain system security, and energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. introduce constrained access that will enable more large‑scale renewables to connect to the State’s ‣ Energy storage in regional towns main grid. Deploy utility batteries in regional communities to enable more households and businesses to install ‣ Whole of System planning for net rooftop solar and lower their emissions and energy zero emissions costs. Require future Whole of System planning to include scenarios for renewable energy and ‣ Horizon Power Denham hydrogen microgrid storage penetration consistent with national and demonstration project State emissions reduction goals and the South West Interconnected System’s contribution to Deploy an Australian‑first hydrogen renewable those goals to map out ideal renewable generation energy microgrid in the Gascoyne town of Denham, and storage investments. using a new solar power system to produce hydrogen. ‣ Horizon Power: no diesel from 2025 ‣ Solar Schools Program Commit to Horizon Power not deploying any new standalone diesel generation from 2025. Increase State Government use of renewable energy by installing solar on school rooftops. ‣ South West Interconnected System (SWIS) big battery ‣ School Virtual Power Plants (VPP) Install and commission a large battery to enable Transform selected schools into smart, green more renewable generation to be stored while VPP, integrating rooftop solar and batteries to cut maintaining system security in the SWIS. school power bills, support the transition to clean energy and make local electricity grids more stable and reliable. ‣ Standalone Power Systems (SPS) Significantly increase the deployment of SPS ‣ Clean Energy Future Fund across remote parts of Western Power and Horizon Power’s networks including remote Implement the fund, including additional Aboriginal communities. investment announced under the WA Recovery Plan, to support deployment of low‑carbon energy solutions. ‣ Trial innovative technologies Trial new technologies to support the transition, such as micro pumped hydro and distributed energy resources orchestration. ‣ Distributed Energy Buyback Scheme Introduce payments for energy exported to the grid from eligible home batteries and electric vehicles to support their uptake. Western Australian Climate Policy 19 Storing carbon and caring for our landscapes Western Australia’s significant land mass and extensive coastline provide enormous potential for carbon sequestration (storage) in vegetation and soils. Our rangelands occupy about 2.2 million square kilometres and can sequester large amounts of carbon, improving rangeland conditions and financial resilience for pastoralists. Homegrown carbon farming In the Wheatbelt, there are The expansion of our projects can yield multiple opportunities to improve conservation estate under benefits for Western Australia, degraded land and provide Plan for Our Parks, along with restoring landscapes, additional revenue streams the Carbon for Conservation empowering traditional to farmers by integrating initiative and development of owners, delivering regional environmental plantings into a Western Australian Carbon jobs and contributing to the existing farming systems. In Farming Strategy, will enhance State’s low‑carbon transition. the Kimberley, early dry season participation in carbon farming Developing Western Australia’s savanna burning offers a way and support our aspiration of carbon offset market will also to reduce emissions and deliver net zero emissions by 2050. allow businesses seeking to economic opportunities for offset emissions to reinvest traditional owners as well as back into the local community, biodiversity benefits. supporting job creation and economic diversification. Outcomes • Reduced emissions and increased carbon • Jobs for traditional owners and regional sequestration. communities. • Economic diversification and enhanced • Improved biodiversity conservation and fire agricultural productivity. management outcomes. Case study 4: Carbon farming on Western Australia’s pastoral lease lands The State Government is backing carbon farming An additional 15 million tonnes of carbon abatement on pastoral leases, allowing pastoralists to are expected to be sold directly to major greenhouse undertake projects to support the regeneration of gas emitters who need to purchase carbon credits native vegetation through managing cattle grazing, to offset their emissions. which sequesters carbon while improving pastoral The decision follows extensive consultation with productivity. the mining industry, pastoralists and Aboriginal The State Government’s announcement on eligible representative bodies and carefully balances the interest holder consent has led to the registration rights of pastoralists and mining interests. of 59 projects under the Australian Government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF), delivering an estimated 9 million tonnes of carbon abatement and around $130 million in revenue for pastoralists.

20 Government of Western Australia Our actions ‣ Western Australian Carbon Farming Strategy ‣ Native Vegetation Rehabilitation Scheme and Carbon Farming Industry Development Plan Invest in revegetation, habitat restoration and Identify and implement opportunities to enhance protection of existing vegetation to deliver at‑scale participation in carbon farming in Western environmental outcomes. Australia. ‣ Main Roads offsets ‣ Carbon Farming and Land Restoration Program Support Main Roads to improve and increase Develop a land restoration program to invest in roadside vegetation in the agricultural region to carbon farming activities that deliver social and offset the impacts of roadworks. environmental co‑benefits for Western Australia. ‣ Expansion of the softwood plantation estate ‣ Savanna burning approvals framework Provide opportunities for private sector investment Develop a guiding policy and approvals framework to support an expansion of Western Australia’s to support use of the savanna fire management softwood plantation estate, storing up to (emissions avoidance) methods on Western 7 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent. Australian crown land (pastoral leases, unallocated crown land, and the various types of crown ‣ Support Western Australia’s Biodiversity reserves). Science Institute (WABSI) Continue to support WABSI to facilitate ‣ Carbon for Conservation Initiative collaborative research to improve scientific Provide opportunities for carbon farming service knowledge and biodiversity outcomes, including providers to work with the State Government to enhanced climate resilience. maximise environmental and economic benefits of carbon farming on the conservation estate. ‣ Support Western Australia’s Marine Science Institution (WAMSI) ‣ Restoration of landscapes under Plan for Our Continue to support WAMSI to facilitate and Parks advocate for marine science research that builds Enhance vegetation and carbon sequestration in economic, environmental and social value, new areas of the conservation estate established including enhanced climate resilience. under Plan for Our Parks. Case study 5: Katanning Research Facility Carbon Neutral 2030 The Department of Primary Industries and Regional This will be achieved by detailing the carbon Development’s Katanning Research Facility (KRF) footprint of the KRF, including a carbon intensity has the goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2030. measurement of sheep meat, wool and grains. KRF is a 2000 ha mixed sheep and grain property Results will then form a strategy to mitigate in the Great Southern of Western Australia and emissions, including a focus on changes in land use shares this carbon neutrality goal with the Meat and and land practices, revegetation and productivity. Livestock Australia (MLA) industry objective of the KRF will also provide opportunities for Australian red meat industry being carbon neutral demonstration and trials of new methods, products by 2030. and pasture systems. Western Australian Climate Policy 21 Lower‑carbon transport The State Government’s rollout of METRONET is the most significant investment in public transport ever undertaken in Western Australia. It is helping to connect communities, support clever urban design, and reduce the need for car travel. METRONET is a core component of the State Government’s strategy for managing new residential development, delivering a multimodal transport system that promotes sustainable behaviour. METRONET is complemented bunkering hub in the Pilbara to Western Australia’s Electric by world‑class walking and replace heavy fuel oils. Vehicle Strategy creates a plan cycling infrastructure, which to support uptake of battery Battery electric vehicles supports active lifestyles, electric vehicles and hydrogen and hydrogen fuel cell reduces emissions and fuel cell electric vehicles. It electric vehicles provide a makes the most of our natural will increase the number of transformational pathway to environment. electric vehicles in the State reduce emissions from road Government fleet, support Our State is also addressing transport, while improving air the rollout of fast charging transport emissions by quality and reducing Western infrastructure, and improve facilitating cleaner fuels Australia’s reliance on imported standards and guidelines to and technologies. For the fuels. Electric vehicles can encourage uptake. international shipping sector, we also provide services that will are leading a push to establish facilitate a more decarbonised a liquefied natural gas (LNG) and robust electricity grid. Outcomes • Increased uptake of low‑ and zero‑emissions • Improved public transport, freight transport vehicles, fuels and transport technologies. and active transport options. • Lower greenhouse gas emissions and improved air quality. Case study 6: Water Corporation’s low‑emissions vehicles The Water Corporation is committed to becoming At the end of each electric vehicle fleet lease, a net zero greenhouse gas emission utility vehicles will be turned over to the second‑hand car by 2050. As part of this commitment, two fully market. This will assist in building the second‑hand electric vehicles have been introduced to the Water electric vehicle market in Western Australia, Corporation’s fleet adding to 30 hybrid electric improving access to affordable, clean vehicles. vehicles. Over the next five years, the Water Corporation will transition up to 40 per cent of its metropolitan fleet to electric vehicles. Electric vehicle charging stations have been installed at the Water Corporation’s Leederville office and further stations will be installed as the number of electric vehicles in the fleet increases.

22 Government of Western Australia Our actions ‣ METRONET ‣ Christmas Creek renewable hydrogen mobility project Continue to roll out Perth’s most ambitious public transport plan to create a framework for Support the development of renewable hydrogen sustainable growth and reduced car dependency. for transport at one of Fortescue Metals Group’s Pilbara mines. ‣ Electric Vehicle Strategy ‣ ATCO hydrogen refueller project Implement the State Electric Vehicle Strategy to accelerate uptake across Western Australia Support the deployment and operation of the including: first green hydrogen refuelling station in Western • fast charging infrastructure Australia. • State Government fleet targets • guidelines, standards and planning ‣ LNG bunkering • industry development. Provide discounts in port dues to bulk vessels bunkering with LNG at Pilbara ports, encouraging an international LNG fueling hub that will reduce ‣ Additional cycling infrastructure greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. Invest in improved cycling infrastructure and connectivity including a pedestrian and cycling bridge across the Swan River. Artist impression of Airport Central Station Western Australian Climate Policy 23 Resilient cities and regions Climate change presents diverse challenges for our community – from declining rainfall and drought, to longer, hotter summers, extended bushfire seasons and increased coastal erosion. Local governments are at capacity building in bushfire such as Lanza® Tedera and the forefront of dealing with management through the Lebeckia ambigua, to help climate risk and the State Bushfire Centre of Excellence. primary producers fill the Government is committed autumn feed gap and become In response to our drying to working in partnership more resilient in the face of a climate, the State Government with the sector to ensure our variable and drying climate. is investing in climate‑resilient communities are safe and our water sources such as The State Government is also regions are resilient. The State desalination and groundwater working with industry and Government supports local replenishment. In parallel, the research organisations to governments and communities Waterwise Perth Action Plan support adaptation across our to manage climate impacts aims to position Perth as a farming and fisheries systems, through grant programs, such leading waterwise city by 2030, leveraging our knowledge as Coastal Adaptation and ensuring more sustainable and experience to position Protection Grants, through use of water and greener our primary industries and guidelines and policies, and communities. regional communities to lead in with detailed studies including responding to climate change the Coastal Erosion Hotspots in Government has also invested risks and opportunities. Western Australia. Government in breeding new drought- also provides training and tolerant perennial pastures, Outcomes • Increased adaptive capacity across our • Enhanced water security and certainty for communities. water users. • Improved understanding and management of • More resilient and better prepared regions. climate risks and natural hazards. Case study 7: New pasture species enhancing resilience in the Wheatbelt In 2018, the Department of Primary Industries The species’ performance was tested in glasshouse and Regional Development launched a new and field trials, from which a supporting agronomic drought‑tolerant pasture legume with the potential package was developed to optimise the variety’s to make livestock production more resilient and performance. profitable. The new species – Lanza tedera – is a Lanza tedera was developed as part of the hardy, highly nutritious perennial, which provides a department’s pasture species breeding program valuable feed option for livestock producers to fill in association with the Future Farm Industries feed gaps during the season. Cooperative Research Centre.

24 Government of Western Australia Our actions ‣ Western Australia Regional Climate Alliance ‣ Bushfire Risk Management Program Support regional local governments to drive action Administer the Bushfire Risk Management on climate change, energy and sustainability Program to support bushfire risk management through regional partnerships. planning and underpin bushfire mitigation activities, in conjunction with Royalties for ‣ Climate Resilience Action Plan 2022–25 Regions grants for bushfire mitigation activities on unallocated crown land, unmanaged crown Develop a coordinated, collaborative plan to reserves, and crown reserves managed by local support Western Australian industries, cities and government authorities. regions to identify and manage climate impacts and enhance climate resilience. ‣ Enhanced Prescribed Burning Program ‣ Pilot Sectoral Adaptation Plan Implement the Enhanced Prescribed Burning Program to reduce the frequency and size of Collaborate with government, industry and the bushfires in forests in south‑west Western community to pilot development of an adaptation Australia, meet prescribed burning targets and plan for a priority sector. protect the community and the environment from the impacts of bushfire. ‣ CoastWA Implement a coastal adaptation program to deliver ‣ Enhance resilience to bushfire risk a strategic response to the recommendations Consider findings of recent bushfire inquiries of the Assessment of Coastal Erosion Hotspots and the Royal Commission into National Natural report, including grants to support local Disaster Arrangements to ensure the approach governments to undertake coastal management to bushfire risk mitigation is contemporary for the public benefit. and enhances resilience of Western Australian communities. ‣ Coastal Adaptation and Protection Fund Invest in adaptation and interim protection works ‣ Develop and implement UNHaRMED for risk for high‑priority coastal erosion hotspots, including reduction Port Beach. Collaborate with the University of Adelaide and the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative ‣ Regional water infrastructure Research Centre to develop and implement the Unified Natural Hazard Risk Mitigation Exploratory Invest in water infrastructure and water recycling Decision (UNHaRMED) support system tool to to enhance security, efficiency and resilience of assist in reduction of risks from natural hazards, community water schemes. including bushfires and coastal erosion and inundation. ‣ Waterwise Perth Implement the Waterwise Perth Action Plan, including future actions to meet 2030 waterwise targets. ‣ Water Resources Management Bill Introduce an improved legislative framework to address the challenge of climate change and provide certainty for water users. Western Australian Climate Policy 25 Government leadership The State Government is committed to working with all sectors of the economy, including industry and research organisations, to support technology pathways for net zero emissions. The State Government will develop sectoral emissions reduction strategies to guide cost‑effective emissions reductions across key economic sectors. Importantly, the State Government is also leading by example, requiring development of net zero emissions transition plans for government agencies and government trading enterprises (GTEs). Leading by example and using DevelopmentWA’s Industrial Climate Health WA Inquiry. We State Government purchasing Lands Authority is well placed are also adopting a new climate power in procurement of goods to mainstream low‑carbon risk framework to manage and services will support industrial precincts. This can, climate impacts for our assets broader action and outcomes in turn, create opportunities for and operations, minimising risks across the community. The renewable technologies and of service disruption and costs State Government – through new, low‑carbon manufacturing. to taxpayers. the Department of Communities The State Government is In addition, the State and DevelopmentWA – is the actively managing a range of Government is supporting better largest developer in Western climate risks, from threats to decision‑making by investing Australia. This presents an our water security to the health in climate science to ensure opportunity to lead the market effects of climate change, informed risk assessment and in adoption of renewables and which are the focus of the good adaptation planning. low‑carbon building practices. Outcomes • Reduced emissions from State Government • Greater adoption of low‑carbon practices and operations. technologies across the community. • Improved management of climate‑related • Better planning through regionally relevant financial risk across the public sector. climate science. Case study 8: East Village at Knutsford – zero carbon strata development DevelopmentWA’s East Village at Knutsford A range of water initiatives have been designed to comprises 36 energy-efficient homes featuring bring waterwise living to life at the estate. Other a microgrid supply network for water and power features include electric vehicle fast charging, solar derived from 100 per cent renewable sources – the panels and battery storage, a shared electric vehicle first of its kind in Western Australia. scheme, and quality landscaped private and public spaces. As a demonstration project, East Village at Knutsford will be a living laboratory, delivering The initiative demonstrates DevelopmentWA’s valuable lessons from real‑life initiatives to support commitment to championing change in Western a more sustainable way of living. Australia’s housing industry by demonstrating new technologies and sustainable living initiatives.

26 Government of Western Australia Our actions ‣ State Government net zero transition ‣ Health sustainable development unit Require State Government agencies, including Establish a sustainable development unit in the GTEs, to develop and implement plans to transition Department of Health to promote sustainable toward net zero emissions by 2050. development, reduce carbon emissions and energy costs, and improve health outcomes within the ‣ Net zero industrial estates Western Australian health system. Through DevelopmentWA’s Industrial Lands ‣ Climate health strategies Authority, plan, design and deliver industry land and infrastructure, including technology precincts, Undertake reforms in areas that include policy to support those industry estates move towards and procurement to mitigate the health system’s net zero emissions by 2050. environmental footprint. Plan and implement adaptations to reduce health risks of climate ‣ Energy‑efficient social housing change for Western Australian communities. Reduce carbon emissions from social housing by: ‣ Climate risk framework • aiming to achieve a 7‑star Nationwide House Energy Rating Scheme (NatHERS) rating for new Implement a framework to monitor, assess and single and grouped dwellings constructed under report on implications of climate change on the the Housing Stimulus Program State’s finances, infrastructure, physical assets and service delivery. • improving energy and water efficiency of 1,500 existing dwellings being refurbished ‣ Solar on public transport installations • delivering solar photovoltaic systems to approximately 500 social housing dwellings. Install rooftop solar at bus and rail stations. ‣ CSIRO ‘toward net zero’ mission Collaborate with the CSIRO to address critical challenges and support technology pathways for low‑emissions industries in Western Australia. ‣ Sectoral emissions reduction strategies Evaluate opportunities for cost‑effective abatement across Western Australia’s key economic sectors and develop strategies to guide emissions reduction. ‣ Climate resilient water supplies Require water service providers to build climate resilience into long‑term planning for water supplies. ‣ Climate Science Initiative Fund regional climate change projections, downscaled to higher spatial resolution, for priority regions in Western Australia including the north‑west. Western Australian Climate Policy 27 Appendix A Western Australian Climate Policy Actions and lead State Government agencies Clean manufacturing and future industries Action Lead agency Green steel project Map the development pathway and technology needs to Minerals Research create green steel in Western Australia. Institute of Western Australia Green industry Identify the policy, regulatory and infrastructure Department of Jobs, transformation requirements to unlock the transformational potential Tourism, Science and of large‑scale, low‑cost renewable energy projects Innovation and stimulate new energy intensive and clean manufacturing industries Net zero emissions Initiate projects which target lowering overall energy Minerals Research mining costs and reducing the carbon footprint from mining Institute of Western and mineral processing through adoption of alternative Australia energy sources and energy‑efficient processes. Carbon neutral Showcase carbon pollution reduction options for Department of agriculture Western Australian broadacre farming at the Katanning Primary Industries and demonstration Research Facility and develop a carbon neutral Regional Development project and agriculture certification scheme. certification scheme Western Australian Develop a State Bioeconomy Strategy to facilitate Department of Bioeconomy the growth of bioenergy and bio‑product industries in Primary Industries and Strategy Western Australia. Regional Development Renewable Support renewable hydrogen feasibility studies and Department of Jobs, Hydrogen Fund capital works projects to fast-track renewable hydrogen Tourism, Science and industry development across the State and allocate Innovation additional grant funding to support key hydrogen opportunities and leverage funding from the Australian Government. Electrolyser Conduct a feasibility study into the local manufacture, Department of Jobs, Manufacturing assembly or maintenance of electrolysers to support Tourism, Science and Initiative the domestic renewable hydrogen industry. Innovation

28 Government of Western Australia Action Lead agency Renewable Support development of Western Australia’s renewable Department of Jobs, Hydrogen Strategy hydrogen industry by delivering regulatory reforms and Tourism, Science and enabling studies and systems which are required to Innovation increase investment confidence including: • identifying opportunities for international hydrogen partnerships and investment attraction • modelling Western Australia’s supply chains to identify bottlenecks and limitations affecting the hydrogen industry • identifying suitable locations for geological hydrogen storage • developing options to blend hydrogen in the Western Australia gas distribution systems • identifying optimal locations for the development of hydrogen hubs. Future Battery Grow Western Australia’s future battery industries by: Department of Jobs, Industry Strategy • providing investment attraction, project facilitation, Tourism, Science and research and technology sector development, and Innovation adoption of battery technologies • supporting certification of Western Australia’s battery minerals • providing funding to support investment in the next step of the battery value chain: Cathode Active Materials manufacturing. Wind Turbine Conduct a feasibility study into local manufacture of Department of Jobs, Manufacturing wind turbine components. Tourism, Science and Initiative Innovation Collie Green Undertake a scoping study into the feasibility of Department of Jobs, Aluminium Smelter establishing a green aluminium smelter in the Tourism, Science and Study Collie‑Bunbury region. Innovation Greenhouse Gas Administer the Greenhouse Gas Emissions Policy for Department of Water Emissions Policy for Major Projects to require major emitters assessed under and Environmental Major Projects the Environmental Protection Act 1986 to set emissions Regulation reduction targets and outline their contribution to the State’s net zero aspiration. Western Australian Climate Policy 29 Transforming energy generation and use Action Lead agency Energy Implement the actions within the Distributed Energy Energy Policy WA Transformation Resources (DER) Roadmap, reform essential system Strategy services and capacity markets to maintain system security, and introduce constrained access that will enable more large‑scale renewables to connect to the State’s main grid. Whole of System Require future Whole of System planning to include Energy Policy WA planning for net scenarios for renewable energy and storage penetration zero emissions consistent with national and State emissions reduction goals to map out ideal renewable generation and storage investments. Horizon Power: no Commit to Horizon Power not deploying any new Horizon Power diesel from 2025 standalone diesel generation from 2025. South West Install and commission a large battery to enable more Synergy Interconnected renewable generation to be stored while maintaining System (SWIS) big system security in the SWIS. battery Standalone Power Significantly increase the deployment of SPS across Western Power; Systems (SPS) remote parts of Western Power and Horizon Power’s Horizon Power networks including remote Aboriginal communities. Trial innovative Trial new technologies to support the transition, such as Energy Policy WA technologies micro pumped hydro and distributed energy resources orchestration. Distributed Energy Introduce payments for energy exported to the grid from Energy Policy WA Buyback Scheme eligible home batteries and electric vehicles to support their uptake. Household Energy Provide assistance to households, including those in Energy Policy WA; Efficiency Scheme energy retailer hardship programs, to enhance energy Synergy; Horizon efficiency and reduce energy costs. Power Energy storage in Deploy utility batteries in regional communities to Horizon Power regional towns enable more households and businesses to install rooftop solar and lower their emissions and energy costs.

30 Government of Western Australia Action Lead agency Horizon Power Deploy an Australian‑first hydrogen renewable energy Horizon Power Denham hydrogen microgrid in the Gascoyne town of Denham, using a new microgrid solar power system to produce hydrogen. demonstration project Solar Schools Increase State Government use of renewable energy by Department of Program installing solar on school rooftops. Education School Virtual Transform selected schools into smart, green VPP, Synergy Power Plants (VPP) integrating rooftop solar and batteries to cut school power bills, support the transition to clean energy and make local electricity grids more stable and reliable. Clean Energy Future Implement the fund, including additional investment Department of Water Fund announced under the WA Recovery Plan, to support and Environmental deployment of low‑carbon energy solutions. Regulation; Energy Policy WA Western Australian Climate Policy 31 Storing carbon and caring for our landscapes Action Lead agency Western Australia Carbon Identify and implement opportunities to enhance Department of Farming Strategy and participation in carbon farming in Western Australia. Primary Industries Carbon Farming Industry and Regional Development Plan Development Carbon Farming and Land Develop a land restoration program to invest in Department of Restoration Program carbon farming activities that deliver social and Primary Industries environmental co‑benefits for Western Australia. and Regional Development Savanna burning Develop a guiding policy and approvals framework Department of approvals framework to support use of the savanna fire management Planning, Lands and (emissions avoidance) methods on Western Heritage Australian crown land (pastoral leases, unallocated crown land, and the various types of crown reserves). Carbon for Conservation Provide opportunities for carbon farming service Department of Initiative providers to work with the State Government to Biodiversity, maximise environmental and economic benefits of Conservation and carbon farming on the conservation estate. Attractions Restoration of landscapes Enhance vegetation and carbon sequestration in new Department of under Plan for Our Parks areas of the conservation estate established under Biodiversity, Plan for Our Parks. Conservation and Attractions Native Vegetation Invest in revegetation, habitat restoration and Department Rehabilitation Scheme protection of existing vegetation to deliver at‑scale of Water and environmental outcomes. Environmental Regulation Main Roads offsets Support Main Roads to improve and increase Main Roads WA roadside vegetation in the agricultural region to offset the impacts of roadworks. Expansion of the Provide opportunities for private sector investment Forest Products softwood plantation to support an expansion of Western Australia’s Commission estate softwood plantation estate, storing up to 7 million tonnes carbon dioxide equivalent. Support Western Continue to support WABSI to improve scientific Department of Australia’s Biodiversity knowledge and biodiversity outcomes, including Jobs, Tourism, Science Institute (WABSI) enhanced climate resilience. Science and Innovation Support Western Continue to support WAMSI to facilitate and Department of Australia’s Marine advocate for marine science research that builds Jobs, Tourism, Science Institution economic, environmental and social value, including Science and (WAMSI) enhanced climate resilience. Innovation

32 Government of Western Australia Lower‑carbon transport Action Lead agency METRONET Continue to roll out Perth’s most ambitious public Department of transport plan to create a framework for sustainable Transport; Public growth and reduced car dependency. Transport Authority Electric Vehicle Strategy Implement the State Electric Vehicle Strategy Department to accelerate uptake across Western Australia of Water and including: Environmental • fast charging infrastructure Regulation • State Government fleet targets • guidelines, standards and planning • industry development. Additional cycling Invest in improved cycling infrastructure and Department of infrastructure connectivity including a pedestrian and cycling Transport bridge across the Swan River. Christmas Creek Support the development of renewable hydrogen for Department of renewable hydrogen transport at one of Fortescue Metals Group’s Pilbara Jobs, Tourism, mobility project mines. Science and Innovation ATCO hydrogen refueller Support the deployment and operation of the Department of project first green hydrogen refuelling station in Western Jobs, Tourism, Australia. Science and Innovation Liquified natural gas Provide discounts in port dues to bulk vessels Pilbara Port (LNG) bunkering bunkering with LNG at Pilbara ports, encouraging Authority an international LNG fuelling hub that will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from shipping. Western Australian Climate Policy 33 Resilient cities and regions Action Lead agency Western Australian Support regional local governments to drive action Department Regional Climate Alliance on climate change, energy and sustainability through of Water and regional partnerships. Environmental Regulation Climate Resilience Action Develop a coordinated, collaborative plan to support Department Plan 2022–25 Western Australian industries, cities and regions to of Water and identify and manage climate impacts and enhance Environmental climate resilience. Regulation Pilot Sectoral Adaptation Collaborate with government, industry and the Department Plan community to pilot development of an adaptation of Water and plan for a priority sector. Environmental Regulation CoastWA Implement a coastal adaptation program to deliver Department of a strategic response to the recommendations of the Planning, Lands Assessment of Coastal Erosion Hotspots report, and Heritage; including grants to support local governments Department of to undertake coastal management for the public Transport benefit. Coastal Adaptation and Invest in adaptation and interim protection works for Department Protection Fund high‑priority coastal erosion hotspots, including Port of Transport; Beach. Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage Regional water Invest in water infrastructure and water recycling Water Corporation; infrastructure to enhance security, efficiency and resilience of Aqwest; Busselton community water schemes. Water Waterwise Perth Implement the Waterwise Perth Action Plan, Department including future actions to meet 2030 waterwise of Water and targets. Environmental Regulation; Water Corporation Water Resources Introduce an improved legislative framework to Department Management Bill address the challenge of climate change and provide of Water and certainty for water users. Environmental Regulation

34 Government of Western Australia Action Lead agency Bushfire Risk Administer the Bushfire Risk Management Program Department of Fire Management Program to support bushfire risk management planning and and Emergency underpin bushfire mitigation activities, in conjunction Services with Royalties for Regions grants for bushfire mitigation activities on unallocated crown land, unmanaged crown reserves, and crown reserves managed by local government authorities. Enhanced Prescribed Implement the Enhanced Prescribed Burning Department of Burning Program Program to reduce the frequency and size of Biodiversity, bushfires in forests in south‑west Western Australia, Conservation and meet prescribed burning targets and protect the Attractions community and the environment from the impacts of bushfire. Enhance resilience to Consider findings of recent bushfire inquiries and Department of Fire bushfire risk the Royal Commission into National Natural Disaster and Emergency Arrangements to ensure the approach to bushfire Services; risk mitigation is contemporary and enhances Department of resilience of Western Australian communities. Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions Develop and implement Collaborate with the University of Adelaide and Department of Fire UNHaRMED for risk the Bushfire and Natural Hazards Cooperative and Emergency reduction Research Centre to develop and implement the Services Unified Natural Hazard Risk Mitigation Exploratory Decision (UNHaRMED) support system tool to assist in reduction of risks from natural hazards, including bushfires and coastal erosion and inundation. Western Australian Climate Policy 35 Government leadership Action Lead agency State Government net Require State Government agencies, including Department zero transition government trading enterprises, to develop of Water and and implement plans to transition toward net Environmental zero emissions by 2050. Regulation Net zero industrial Through DevelopmentWA’s Industrial Lands DevelopmentWA estates Authority, plan, design and deliver industry land and infrastructure, including Technology Precincts, to support those industry estates move towards net zero emissions by 2050. Energy‑efficient social Reduce carbon emissions from social housing by: Department of housing • aiming to achieve a 7‑Star NatHERS rating for new Communities single and grouped dwellings constructed under the Housing Stimulus Package • improving energy and water efficiency of 1,500 existing dwellings being refurbished • delivering rooftop solar systems to approximately 500 social housing dwellings. CSIRO ‘toward net zero’ Collaborate with the CSIRO to address critical Department mission challenges and support technology pathways for of Water and low‑emissions industries in Western Australia. Environmental Regulation Sectoral emissions Evaluate opportunities for cost‑effective abatement Department reduction strategies across Western Australia’s key economic sectors and of Water and develop strategies to guide emissions reduction. Environmental Regulation Climate resilient water Require water service providers to build climate Department supplies resilience into long‑term planning for water supplies. of Water and Environmental Regulation Climate Science Initiative Fund regional climate change projections, Department downscaled to higher spatial resolution, for of Water and priority regions in Western Australia including the Environmental north‑west. Regulation Health sustainable Establish a sustainable development unit in the Department of development unit Department of Health to promote sustainable Health development, reduce carbon emissions and energy costs, and improve health outcomes within the Western Australia health system.

36 Government of Western Australia Action Lead agency Climate health strategies Undertake reforms in areas that include policy Department of and procurement, to mitigate the health system’s Health environmental footprint. Plan and implement adaptations to reduce health risks of climate change for Western Australian communities. Climate risk framework Implement a framework to monitor, assess and Department report on implications of climate change on the of Treasury; State’s finances, infrastructure, physical assets and Department service delivery. of Water and Environmental Regulation Solar on public transport Install rooftop solar at bus and rail stations. Public Transport installations Authority Western Australian Climate Policy 37 Department of Water and Environmental Regulation Prime House 8 Davidson Terrace Joondalup WA 6027 Locked Bag 10 Joondalup DC WA 6919 Phone 08 6364 7000 For further information Email: climate@dwer.wa.gov.au