Tasmania's Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 - Implementation Plan

1. Sustainable Climate change action, and any government action that has a development and social direct impact on climate change mitigation or adaptation equity efforts, should benefit both current and future generations of Tasmanians. In particular, vulnerable communities and First Nations practices should be considered.

2. Transparency and Reporting on climate change action should be timely, reporting transparent and accurate, and made available to the public.

3. Science-based approach Climate change action should be scientifically substantiated and align with limiting global warming to no more than 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels.

4. Integrated decision Decision making on climate change action is integrated, making addressing environmental, social and economic considerations over short-, medium-, and long-term timeframes.

5. Risk management Climate change action adequately reflects assessed risks, and risks of action and inaction are addressed.

6. Community engagement Proposed climate change action takes into account the views of interested and relevant members of the community, through appropriate engagement.

7. Complementarity Climate change action should reflect an appropriate level of cohesion with relevant state, national, and international climate change developments. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan 2 Targets • Net zero emissions, or lower, from 2030. • Reduce food waste by 50 per cent by 2030 and reduce the volume of organic waste sent to landfill by 25 per cent by 2025 and 50 per cent by 2030. • 100 per cent electric government fleet vehicles by 2030. • Double Tasmania’s renewable electricity production (from 2020 levels) by 2040, with an interim target of 150 per cent by 2030. • Maintain the lowest, or among the lowest, regulated prices in the National Electricity Market. • Become a significant producer of renewable hydrogen by 2030. • No loss of fire-sensitive vegetation and other high conservation natural, cultural and historic values in the Tasmanian Wilderness World Heritage Area. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan 3 Priority Areas

1. Information and knowledge We will ensure our businesses, industries, governments and communities can make informed decisions by providing up-to-date, high quality and user-friendly information about Tasmania’s emissions, our future climate, and emissions reduction, sequestration and adaptation opportunities.

2. Transition and innovation We will reduce our emissions and increase our carbon sequestration by making the most of opportunities using existing and emerging technologies, and support business, industry and the community through the transition to a low emissions economy.

3. Adaptation and resilience We will manage the risks and take advantage of the potential opportunities from climate change, support planning and decision making, and build the resilience of our communities, environments, industries and infrastructure. Implementation Plan The purpose of this Implementation Plan is to guide the delivery of actions and activities, under the three priority areas of Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 (action plan) over the next two years. The Implementation Plan outlines broad timeframes for the delivery of each action across government and identifies the key outcomes that will be achieved by taking action. Timelines, outputs and measures of success will be identified for strategic priorities undertaken in the climate change portfolio. Partnership approach The Climate Change Office (CCO) will implement the action plan using a consultative partnership approach with relevant business, industry, scientific, environmental and community bodies, children and young people, local government, relevant unions and the Tasmanian community. This will be achieved by: • seeking the views of others to inform the scope and delivery of projects • monitoring and reporting publicly on progress through the annual climate change activity statement and greenhouse gas emission report • sharing information and learnings with others. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan 4 Climate Change Office stakeholders Government: Australian, state (inc GBEs), local Peak Business and organisations industry Climate Change Office Non- government Community organisations Scientific community Monitoring and evaluation We will determine whether actions in the action plan have been effective by monitoring and evaluating individual actions. Monitoring will be based on the approach identified for each of the actions. Evaluation methods will vary, as they will be tailored for each action. Lead government agencies, working with partner organisations, will be responsible for monitoring and evaluating the actions they deliver. The CCO will coordinate reporting on whole-of-government actions through the annual climate change activity statement. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan 5 Strategic priorities Climate change is a whole-of-government issue. In addition to over 80 targeted actions to support different parts of Tasmania’s communities, businesses, industries and environments, the action plan includes eight strategic priorities that will inform policy and decision making across multiple portfolios. These strategic priorities include the requirements under the Climate Change (State Action) Act 2008 and other major policy commitments. Delivery of each of these priorities will be led by CCO in consultation with relevant stakeholders from government, business, industry and the community. Project K ey outputs Measures of success Timeframes Sectoral Emissions Reduction • State of Play Reports to inform • High levels of industry engagement Two years to complete, from and Resilience Plans industry consultation and commitment. 2023-25 • Draft Plan for public consultation • Industry and government support • Final Plan to progress strategies in the Plans. • The above outputs are to be • The Plans attract funding and delivered for: investment. o Transport o Waste o Energy o Industrial Processes and Product Use o Agriculture o Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry o Government Operations Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Strategic Priorities 6 Project K ey outputs Measures of success Timeframes Statewide Climate Change • First pass risk and opportunity • Identification of the economic, One year to complete, by late Risk Assessment assessment social and environmental 2024 • Detailed risk and opportunity implications of climate change and assessment assessment of the associated risks to Tasmanian communities, natural • Evaluation of adaptation actions environments, ecosystems and • Final report economic activity. • Identification of the risks associated with the energy transition, including social and economic impacts. • Assessment of the impact of climate change on the health and wellbeing of Tasmanians and future generations. Tasmania’s fine-scale climate • User needs analysis • Fit for purpose, accessible, Three years to complete, from projections • Fine-scale climate projections interoperable, reusable products 2023-26 that can be used in a wide variety • Impact reports and resources of settings including: o government policy settings o business and industry investment and planning o local government planning. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Strategic Priorities 7 Project K ey outputs Measures of success Timeframes Climate change consideration • Framework • High uptake of resources and Two years to complete, from in government policy • Ministerial guidelines training. 2023-25. The framework will • Consistent reporting on climate be completed by the end of • Guidance material change activity. 2023 and the remaining • Information products will roll out • Climate consideration embedded • Training periodically until 2025 in business-as-usual processes, key strategies and policy advice. Climate Change Governance • Options paper • Implementation of the Twelve months to complete, Review recommendations of the review. due to commence mid-2023 • Progress towards implementing Delivered annually following Climate Change Activity the initiatives, projects and actions the launch of the action plan • Activity statement Statement in the action plan and Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plans. Tasmania’s Greenhouse Gas • Analysis • Delivered within the required Delivered annually following Emissions Report • Final report legislative time frame of 60 days publication of data by the after the release of the data by the Australian Government Australian Government. Independent Review of the • Develop terms of reference • Completion of the review in Six months to complete, due Climate Change (State Action) • Approach for review accordance with the requirements to commence in mid-2024 Act 2008 • Develop government response to of the Act. the review Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Strategic Priorities 8 All actions Priority Area 1: Information and Knowledge We will ensure our businesses, industries, governments and communities can make informed decisions by providing up-to-date, high quality and user‑friendly information about Tasmania’s emissions, our future climate, and emissions reduction, sequestration and adaptation opportunities. 1.1 Tasmanians will have up-to-date information about our changing climate Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Lead Action No. Approach Dec Jun Dec Jun agency 2023 2024 2024 2025 Updating the fine- 1.1.1. Develop new fine-scale or “downscaled” climate projections for ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ scale climate Tasmania, using the latest global climate models (CMIP6). The (CCO) projections for updated projections will support business, industry, community Tasmania and government to understand the projected future climate for Tasmania, and plan for and build resilience to the impacts of a variable and changing climate. Updating our 1.1.2. Prepare a State of the Environment Report that documents Tasmanian ◉ ◉ information on the baseline environmental data, trends and risks across Tasmania to Planning impacts of climate inform strategic priorities and land use planning, including in Commission change on relation to environmental management and sustainability issues. Tasmania's natural 1.1.3. Explore options for updating hydrological estimates of water NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ environments and catchment yields using contemporary climate change projections resources through the Water Catchment Yield Science Update. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 1: Information and K nowledge 9 Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Lead Action No. Approach Dec Jun Dec Jun agency 2023 2024 2024 2025 1.1.4. Work with the University of Tasmania under the Sustainable NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Marine Research Collaborative Agreement (SMRCA) to better understand the effects of climate change on marine ecosystems, marine industries and cultural practices, and develop options for adaptation. 1.2 Tasmanians will have improved access to resources about climate change and skills training in key industries Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 1.2.1. Deliver a public education program on climate change impacts ReCFIT ◉ and opportunities. (CCO) Improving 1.2.2. Develop a suite of resources that meet user needs to support ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ accessibility and state and local government, industry and the community make (CCO) useability of informed decisions about managing climate risks and information about opportunities. climate change 1.2.3. Raise awareness about the links between climate change and Health ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ health, and the ways communities can take action and respond to climate change. Updating Tasmania's 1.2.4. Update Tasmania’s enterprise suitability maps to incorporate the NRE Tas ◉ ◉ enterprise suitability latest climate projections and extend the maps out to 2100 to mapping support decision making in our agriculture sector. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 1: Information and K nowledge 10 Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 Promoting science 1.2.5. Participate in and promote citizen science engagement in the NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ engagement Range Extension Database and Mapping Project (Redmap) in partnership with the Centre for Marine Socioecology at the University of Tasmania. 1.2.6. Continue to provide subsidised training in key transition State ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ industries, agriculture, aquaculture and primary industries. Growth Investing in skills 1.2.7. Build the skills and capacity of the energy sector workforce to State ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ deliver Battery of the Nation, Marinus Link, major renewable Growth energy and other projects, including hydrogen and transport electrification. 1.3 Climate change considerations will be embedded in government decision making Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Lead Action No. Approach Dec Jun Dec Jun agency 2023 2024 2024 2025 1.3.1. Develop a whole-of-government policy framework to embed ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ climate change consideration into government decision making (CCO) Ensuring by late 2024. The framework will consider Ministerial guidelines, government entities guidance material and decision support tools, information on consider climate scientific, legal and market developments, and training change opportunities. It will be informed by the principles recommended by the independent review of the Act. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 1: Information and K nowledge 11 Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Lead Action No. Approach Dec Jun Dec Jun agency 2023 2024 2024 2025 1.3.2. Develop a whole-of-state sustainability vision and strategy for DPAC ◉ ◉ ◉ Tasmania, which includes the social, environmental and economic objectives of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. 1.3.3. Work with Government Business Enterprises and State-owned Treasury ◉ ◉ Companies to continue to improve their understanding of the impact of climate-related risks and the provision of information on those risks. 1.4 Our children and young people will be empowered to shape their future Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Lead Action No. Approach Dec Jun Dec Jun agency 2023 2024 2024 2025 Developing climate 1.4.1. Develop climate change resources for Tasmanian schools. The ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ change resources resources will aim to build a generation of young Tasmanians (CCO), for schools who are critical thinkers, involved in exploring and understanding DECYP the science of climate change, its causes and solutions, and how society and our economy will need to build resilience and adapt to its impacts. Supporting the 1.4.2. Support a tailored program for Tasmanian high school students ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ delivery of Youth to inspire, educate and empower young leaders. The program (CCO) Climate Leaders will include a climate change initiative, sustainability solutions for local communities, potential national and international collaborative opportunities, mentoring and support, and presentations from keynote speakers, as well as conferences in each region. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 1: Information and K nowledge 12 Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Lead Action No. Approach Dec Jun Dec Jun agency 2023 2024 2024 2025 Consulting with 1.4.3. Work with key partners to develop appropriate mechanisms and ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ children and young resources for consulting with children and young people, in (CCO), people accordance with the Act. DECYP Addressing the 1.4.4. Work with key partners to explore additional options to address ReCFIT ◉ ◉ impacts of climate the impacts of climate change on the mental health and wellbeing (CCO) change on mental of Tasmanians, with a focus on children and young people. health and wellbeing of children and young people 1.5 We will be continuing to collaborate and consult with key stakeholders to improve our understanding of climate change impacts, risks and opportunities Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Lead Action No. Approach Dec Jun Dec Jun agency 2023 2024 2024 2025 1.5.1. Consult with the Climate Change Reference Group on the ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ Improving climate government’s strategic priorities and emerging opportunities in (CCO) change governance in climate change mitigation and adaptation. Tasmania 1.5.2. Review climate change governance arrangements in Tasmania. ReCFIT ◉ ◉ (CCO) Incorporating 1.5.3. Explore options for incorporating Aboriginal knowledge into ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Tasmanian Aboriginal action on climate change. (CCO), knowledge DPAC Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 1: Information and K nowledge 13 Priority Area 2: Transition and Innovation We will reduce our emissions and increase our carbon sequestration by making the most of opportunities using existing and emerging technologies, and support business, industry and the community through the transition to a low emissions economy. 2.1. We will have plans in place to support our key sectors to transition to a low emissions future Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 2.1.1. Develop sector-based Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plans, ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ in consultation with business, industry and the community, to (CCO) ensure that a practical and balanced approach is taken to reduce emissions and build resilience to the impacts of a changing Developing and climate. implementing Emissions 2.1.2. Support research into climate change risks and opportunities for ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ Reduction and our key sectors, to inform the development of sector-based (CCO) Resilience Plans Emissions and Reduction and Resilience Plans. 2.1.3. Establish a fund to implement priority actions identified in the ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plans, with an initial focus on (CCO) the transport sector. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 2: Transition and Innovation 14 2.2 Our communities and businesses will be supported to innovate and reduce emissions Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 Delivering a 2.2.1. Deliver an open grants program to support community-level ReCFIT ◉ ◉ Community Climate actions to improve information and knowledge about climate (CCO) Action Grants change, reduce emissions and build resilience. Program 2.2.2. Continue the Energy Saver Loan Scheme to support households, ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ small businesses and community organisations, by providing interest-free loans of up to $10,000 for eligible applicants to invest in energy efficient products to help lower their electricity bills. Supported products include solar panels and battery Supporting storage systems, heating and cooling systems, electric and solar electrification and hot water systems, insulation, window glazing and energy energy efficiency in efficient appliances. homes and businesses 2.2.3. Help natural gas users in Tasmania make informed choices and ReCFIT ◉ ◉ investment decisions. 2.2.4. Develop a Tasmanian Housing Strategy which considers the Homes ◉ impacts of climate change and energy efficiency on housing Tasmania sustainability and ongoing standards of liveability. Reducing emissions 2.2.5. Deliver a program to support tourism and hospitality operators State ◉ ◉ from tourism and to undertake carbon audits, implement measures to reduce their Growth, hospitality emissions, promote the stories of tourism and hospitality Tourism businesses who have actively reduced their emissions, and Tasmania develop a business case to consider how visitors to Tasmania may voluntarily contribute to local offset projects. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 2: Transition and Innovation 15 Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 Providing energy 2.2.6. Work with the Australian Government to deliver the jointly Treasury ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ price relief funded National Energy Price Relief Plan to provide temporary financial support to vulnerable customer groups and small businesses. 2.2.7. Continue to roll out solar panels for schools. The energy savings DECYP ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ from the $5 million Renewable Energy Schools Program will be Supporting reinvested to fund further solar installations and sustainability community solar improvements in our schools. power installation 2.2.8. Continue to support Tasmanian sporting clubs with their State ◉ ◉ broader infrastructure needs, including installation of solar Growth power systems. Improving business 2.2.9. Continue to deliver the second Business Resource Efficiency ReCFIT ◉ resource efficiency Program to improve productivity, and reduce waste and (CCO) emissions of Tasmania’s small- to medium-sized businesses. Supporting 2.2.10. Maximise opportunities through existing programs such as State ◉ ◉ innovation Enterprize to support establishment of innovative, high growth Growth startups in renewable energy. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 2: Transition and Innovation 16 2.3 We will have reduced emissions from our transport sector by increasing the uptake of electric vehicles and public and active transport Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 Supporting the 2.3.1. Provide financial incentives to support the uptake of electric ReCFIT ◉ uptake of electric vehicles in Tasmania. (CCO) vehicles 2.3.2. Deliver a grant program to support Tasmanians to purchase an ReCFIT ◉ e-bike or e-scooter. (CCO) 2.3.3. Update the Tasmanian Walking and Cycling for Active Transport State ◉ Supporting the Strategy to capture the contemporary policy and infrastructure Growth uptake of active context regarding active transport across all levels of transport government. 2.3.4. Work with local government to improve active transport and State ◉ micro-mobility infrastructure and facilities. Growth Trialling zero 2.3.5. Continue to work with Metro Tasmania to trial zero emissions ReCFIT, ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ emissions public buses. An electric bus trial is due to commence in the north of State transport the state in 2023 and work is underway to commence a Growth hydrogen bus trial in the south. Supporting the 2.3.6. Continue exploring ways to improve Tasmania's public transport State ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ uptake of public network. For example, the introduction of a statewide fare Growth transport structure in mid-2023 will deliver fare reductions to a majority of passengers travelling to and from non-urban localities to urban interchanges. This will help to encourage people living in regional areas to use public transport. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 2: Transition and Innovation 17 Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 Transitioning the 2.3.7. Continue to progress the commitment to transition the fleet to ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Tasmanian 100 per cent electric vehicles by 2030, including consideration of (CCO), Government vehicle infrastructure, procurement, education and policies. This will Treasury fleet reduce emissions from the government fleet and increase the number of electric vehicles available in the secondhand market. Planning for electric 2.3.8. Embed consideration of electric vehicle charging infrastructure DPAC, ◉ ◉ vehicles into the Tasmanian Planning Scheme and develop a whole-of- ReCFIT government master plan for electric vehicle charging (CCO) infrastructure. Chairing the EV 2.3.9. Continue bringing together key partners to develop a ReCFIT ◉ Working Group coordinated approach to support the uptake of electric vehicles (CCO) in Tasmania. 2.4 We will be implementing emissions reduction opportunities for the agriculture sector, including new livestock feed supplements and precision agriculture Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 Supporting research 2.4.1. Support a large-scale trial of Asparagopsis (seaweed) or other ReCFIT ◉ ◉ and development to feed supplements to reduce emissions from livestock. (CCO) reduce emissions from livestock Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 2: Transition and Innovation 18 Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 2.4.2. Continue to encourage farmers and other businesses to NRE Tas ◉ ◉ understand the growing carbon market, through the Carbon Farming Advice Rebate Pilot Program. 2.4.3. Expand the Landcare Action Grants program of practical on- NRE Tas ◉ ground works for sustainable agriculture to support carbon Supporting the farming initiatives. transition to low 2.4.4. Encourage dairy farmers to participate in the DairyTas ‘The 10 NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ carbon agriculture Steps’ program, which provides information to reduce the carbon footprint of Tasmanian dairy farms. 2.4.5. Support the adoption of precision agriculture through the NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Strategic Industry Partnership Program, including a pilot program to develop and test a grower-led agtech adoption framework in Tasmanian agriculture. Supporting seaweed 2.4.6. Support emerging seaweed production activities, including NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ production Asparagopsis, to support decarbonisation in other sectors and expand ocean carbon sequestration. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 2: Transition and Innovation 19 2.5 We will have increased the carbon stored in our forests by increasing new timber plantations, expanding the adoption of agroforestry and reducing the conversion of plantations to other land uses Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 2.5.1. Support Private Forests Tasmania to deliver grants for ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ landowners to plant more trees on their properties, building on (CCO) its successful Integrated Farm Forestry Program. This will increase Tasmania's carbon sequestration and has additional Supporting benefits, including improved farm productivity, water quality and landowners to biodiversity, and reduction in soil erosion. sequester carbon 2.5.2. Support Private Forests Tasmania and the Tasmanian Forestry NRE Tas ◉ on their properties Hub to deliver the Farm Forestry Carbon Tool. The tool will enable landowners to estimate their carbon emissions and sequestration and potential tree offset opportunities, with the goal of encouraging landowners to plant more trees on their properties. Supporting a 2.5.3. Work with the forestry sector to develop a policy framework NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ sustainable forestry that identifies barriers to agroforestry and plantation forestry, sector promotes plantations and wood products, promotes using locally-sourced timber instead of more emissions-intensive building materials, and explores opportunities for bioenergy and biofuels to reduce fossil fuel use. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 2: Transition and Innovation 20 2.6 We will have reduced the volume of organic waste sent to landfill by 50 per cent and be moving towards a circular economy Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Lead Dec Jun Dec Jun Action No. Approach agency 2023 2024 2024 2025 Increasing organic 2.6.1. Partner with the Australian Government and industry to deliver NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ waste reprocessing two state-of-the-art composting facilities, reducing the volume of capacity in Tasmania organic material sent to landfill and reducing emissions. 2.6.2. Phase out single use plastics by 2025 and continue to improve NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ plastic recycling in Tasmania. 2.6.3. Partner with the Australian Government to support improved NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ recycling in remote communities. Growing the circular economy 2.6.4. Continue to support the use of recycled materials such as State ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ crumbed rubber from waste tyres in the construction and Growth maintenance of the state road network, and research the use of other recycled products and the feasibility of increasing their use in state road construction in Tasmania. 2.7 We will be supporting our industries to improve their energy efficiency and reduce emissions Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Lead Dec Jun Dec Jun Action No. Approach agency 2023 2024 2024 2025 Providing financial 2.7.1. Continue the $50 million Business Energy Efficiency Scheme (BEES) ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ support for to support electricity customers with annual consumption of more businesses and than 150 MWh to invest in energy efficiency and electrification industry to reduce opportunities. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 2: Transition and Innovation 21 Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Lead Dec Jun Dec Jun Action No. Approach agency 2023 2024 2024 2025 emissions and 2.7.2. Support large Tasmanian greenhouse gas-emitting businesses and ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ improve energy industries to trial existing clean technologies, or test new innovative (CCO) efficiency production processes, that will lead to reduced emissions. Ensure the program scope and design complement relevant state and national programs. Advocating to the 2.7.3. Continue to advocate for the best outcomes for Tasmanian business ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Australian and industry under the Australian Government’s initiatives to reduce (CCO) Government industrial emissions, including reforms to the Safeguard Mechanism and establishing the Powering the Regions Fund. 2.8 We will have achieved our target to generate 150 per cent of our 2020 electricity generation capacity from renewable energy sources, and be continuing to increase our renewable electricity generation to reach 200 per cent in 2040 Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Lead Dec Jun Dec Jun Action No. Approach agency 2023 2024 2024 2025 2.8.1. Continue to implement the Tasmanian Renewable Energy Action ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Plan and Renewable Energy Coordination Framework. 2.8.2. Continue to implement the Tasmanian Renewable Hydrogen ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Increasing renewable Action Plan to become a significant producer of renewable energy generation hydrogen for local use and export by 2030. 2.8.3. Update the Renewable Energy Action Plan to develop the Powered ReCFIT ◉ by Tasmania Plan, focusing on accelerating renewable energy developments. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 2: Transition and Innovation 22 Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Lead Dec Jun Dec Jun Action No. Approach agency 2023 2024 2024 2025 2.8.4. Continue to invest in hydro-electricity assets, considering the ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ findings of relevant studies to further Tasmania’s renewable electricity generation, and progressing opportunities for further renewable energy development. Attracting renewable 2.8.5. Continue to progress national-scale renewable energy projects such ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ energy investment as Marinus Link and the Battery of the Nation. 2.8.6. Continue to work with and support a wide variety of proponents ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ across renewable energy projects. 2.9 The government will be leading by example Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 2.9.1. Develop an Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plan for ReCFIT ◉ ◉ Government Operations in conjunction with the whole-of- (CCO) government policy framework, which will incorporate emissions reduction, transition to a low emissions economy, and resilience Reducing emissions to climate-related risks. from government 2.9.2. Continue to monitor the government's energy use and the ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ operations associated greenhouse gas emissions from its operations. (CCO) 2.9.3. Develop a boiler replacement action plan to guide the ReCFIT ◉ replacement of fossil fuels used in government boilers with renewable alternatives, with a focus on bioenergy solutions. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 2: Transition and Innovation 23 Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 2.9.4. Implement renewable energy alternatives for government- ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ owned fossil fuel boilers, with a focus on bioenergy solutions. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 2: Transition and Innovation 24 Priority Area 3: Adaptation and Resilience We will manage the risks and take advantage of the potential opportunities from climate change, support planning and decision making, and build the resilience of our communities, environments, industries and infrastructure. 3.1 Our response to climate change will be informed by an improved understanding of its economic, social and environmental implications Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 Preparing 3.1.1. Develop a statewide climate change risk assessment by ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Tasmania’s first November 2024. The Risk Assessment will assist the (CCO) statewide climate government to prioritise actions that support adaptation to the change risk impacts of climate change. assessment Analysing 3.1.2. Pilot a horizon scanning framework that will analyse and DPAC ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Tasmania’s strategic prioritise Tasmania’s strategic disaster risks across a range of disaster risks threats and hazards (including climate change). This action includes developing an implementation plan to embed an ongoing horizon scanning process into Tasmania’s whole-of- government disaster prevention and preparedness arrangements. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 3: Adaptation and Resilience 25 3.2 We will have plans in place to support our key sectors to adapt and build resilience Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 Developing and 3.2.1. Develop sector-based Emissions Reduction and Resilience Plans ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ implementing (Plans) in consultation with business, industry and the (CCO) Emissions community, to ensure that a practical and balanced approach is Reduction and taken to reduce emissions and build resilience to the impacts of Resilience Plans a changing climate. Plans will be developed for the Energy; Transport; Waste; Agriculture; Industrial Processes and Product Use; Land Use, Land Use Change and Forestry; and government sectors. All Plans are due to be completed by late 2024, with the exception of the transport Plan, due for completion by November 2023. 3.3 We will continue to collaborate with local government to prepare for the impacts of climate change Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 Building climate 3.3.1. Work with local government to co-design and implement a ReCFIT ◉ ◉ ◉ change action program of statewide climate change action in local government (CCO) capability in local that builds the sector’s capacity to respond to the impacts of a government changing climate and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Managing coastal 3.3.2. Work with coastal managers across the state and local ReCFIT ◉ ◉ hazards government to develop a consistent statewide approach to (CCO) managing the impacts of coastal hazards under a changing climate. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 3: Adaptation and Resilience 26 Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 Developing a Risk 3.3.3. Explore the development of a Risk Information Portal for DPAC ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Information Portal Tasmania that spatially enables municipal emergency risk assessments. The risk assessments will identify and utilise hazard models (for example: flood, fire, coastal hazards, drought) that incorporate climate projections. 3.4 We will have improved our preparedness for natural disasters Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 3.4.1. Deliver a six-week program in spring 2023 to empower Tasmania ◉ Tasmanians to improve their bushfire preparedness. The Fire Service program will support Tasmanians to understand their bushfire risk, create a bushfire plan and prepare their properties. 3.4.2. Continue delivering the Statewide Fuel Reduction Program to NRE Tas, ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Improving bushfire reduce the risk of bushfires impacting on communities. Tasmania preparedness Fire Service 3.4.3. Continue to work with Tasmania Fire Service to mitigate the State ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ risk of ignition on the road verge and undertake vegetation Growth management in accordance with Machinery Operating Guidelines. Improving 3.4.4. Develop Tasmania’s Disaster Resilience Strategy 2026-2030 that DPAC ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Tasmania's disaster will outline the government’s vision, goals and priority actions to resilience improve Tasmanians’ resilience to disasters. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 3: Adaptation and Resilience 27 3.5 We will have increased the resilience of our natural environments and unique biodiversity Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 Managing the risk of 3.5.1. Undertake planned burning in the Tasmanian Wilderness World NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ fire in the TWWHA Heritage Area to reduce the risk of bushfire and protect natural and cultural values. Mitigating 3.5.2. Assess the increased risks of temperate and sub-tropical pests NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ biosecurity risks and diseases establishing in Tasmanian marine and terrestrial environments. Prioritise those pests and diseases of highest risk and impact and develop mitigation strategies to address the highest risk species. 3.6 We will have increased the resilience of our communities and built environments Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 3.6.1. Support actions that protect vulnerable Tasmanians from the Health ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ impacts of climate change, such as bushfires, extreme heat and Addressing the cold weather events. impacts of climate 3.6.2. Support community action on climate change and health Health ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ change on the through the Healthy Tasmania Fund - Healthy Focus Grants. physical health and wellbeing of 3.6.3. Create more liveable communities that improve health and Health ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Tasmanians wellbeing and address climate change. This includes active living strategies and supporting local food production, as well as actions to support good water and air quality. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 3: Adaptation and Resilience 28 Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 3.6.4. Promote information and capability-building opportunities for State ◉ ◉ small- and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit Growth Improving the organisations to improve continuity planning and build resilience resilience of to the physical and transitional impacts of climate change. Tasmanian businesses 3.6.5. Promote and support cross-sectoral opportunities for State ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ businesses to work together to improve their capacity and Growth capability to respond to climate change. Embedding climate 3.6.6. Ensure the impacts of climate change are considered in DPAC ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ change in planning Tasmania’s planning polices and regional land use strategies, and planning regulations. 3.6.7. Ensure climate change modelling is incorporated into strategic DPAC ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ planning and decision making at state and local level to inform land release and the location of future housing. This action aims to mitigate the impacts of climate change on future residents and housing developments. 3.6.8. Work across state agencies to establish sustainability and State ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Delivering resilience best practice principles in the planning and delivery of Growth sustainable and infrastructure. resilient 3.6.9. Identify opportunities for improving resilience as part of the State ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ infrastructure upfront planning work when developing corridor strategies for Growth state roads. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 3: Adaptation and Resilience 29 3.7 We will have increased the resilience of our agriculture and fisheries sectors Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 3.7.1. Deliver the joint Australian and Tasmanian Government Farm NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ Business Resilience Program from mid-2023 to 2025, designed to give farmers the tools they need to prepare for and adapt to a changing climate and build business resilience through business Supporting the planning. agriculture industry 3.7.2. Partner with regional development authorities, local government, DPAC ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ to prepare for the industry, businesses and community stakeholders to develop impacts of climate Regional Drought Resilience Plans for the north, north west and change south that prioritise and guide local actions to build Tasmania’s resilience to future droughts. 3.7.3. Partner with DairyTas to deliver a climate adaptation and NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ environmental sustainability program for the dairy industry. Extending irrigation 3.7.4. Roll out Tranche III of Pipeline to Prosperity to meet increased NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ infrastructure demand for irrigation schemes and support Tasmanian Irrigation to develop a business case for the south east extension scheme. 3.7.5. Improve the design of Harvest Strategies for commercial and NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ recreational fisheries to better incorporate climate resilience. Improving the 3.7.6. Reduce the impacts of range-extended urchins on Tasmania’s NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ resilience of our marine ecosystems caused by warming waters on Tasmania’s fisheries east coast. 3.7.7. Work with CSIRO on integration of new national climate NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ adaptation guidelines into fishery management approaches. Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 3: Adaptation and Resilience 30 Jul- Jan- Jul- Jan- Action No. Approach Lead agency Dec Jun Dec Jun 2023 2024 2024 2025 3.7.8. Work with Blue Economy CRC on a range of approaches that NRE Tas ◉ ◉ ◉ ◉ will promote greater resilience and adaptation by aquaculture and energy industries working in offshore marine environments (for example, co-production of finfish and seaweed). Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 3: Adaptation and Resilience 31 Tasmania’s Climate Change Action Plan 2023-25 – Implementation Plan | Priority Area 3: Adaptation and Resilience 32