FAQs
- transforming transport - walking, cycling, electric cars, micro-mobility options, and electrified public transport
- going electric - installing electric appliances (heat pumps and heat pump water systems, induction cooktops, electric ovens), solar panels and battery storage, and trialing new community renewable energy solutions
- retrofitting homes and businesses to be thermally efficient rather than replacing whole buildings
- zero waste by recycling, reusing and composting all organic waste
- reducing the amount emitted during the construction of new buildings and infrastructure (embodied carbon)
- Community survey (for individuals or households)
- Organisation survey (for all businesses, NGOs, educational institutions)
- Young people (under 18): survey coming soon
What does a climate ready Hobart look like?
Zero emissions
Through:
Natural systems restored
Our bushlands, wetlands and urban green spaces are protected and restored to better absorb carbon, increase biodiversity and withstand climate shocks.
Climate resilient
We are prepared for a changed climate and more frequent and severe weather events. We understand what the modelling tells us about possible future scenarios.
Everyone working together to take action
We enable everyone who wants to act to put in place climate solutions. We work with existing community leaders. We encourage collaboration across all sectors and levels of local government. We connect local action to the global movement.
Equal access to climate solutions
We ensure there are opportunities for everyone to make low emissions choices and vulnerable communities are not further disadvantaged by climate impacts. There is support for jobs and livelihoods in the low emissions economy.
How do we achieve a Climate Ready Hobart?
We are working with the community to build a Climate Strategy.
The Strategy will outline the actions we need to take as a Council and a community to reach our goal of a Climate Ready Hobart.
It will be built on the evidence and importantly have the support of the community.
How will my feedback be considered and included in the strategy?
The City of Hobart’s Climate Strategy is informed by climate science and our community. There are three main ways the Hobart community is being engaged to develop the Climate Strategy.
Firstly, from April 2023, the City has been working with climate leaders, researchers and experts. This group has been pulling together the evidence that underpins the Climate Strategy. The City will continue to work with these key stakeholders as the Strategy is developed.
Secondly, the general public is invited to have their say throughout November and into December. Through surveys, face-to-face conversations, workshops, and a public panel, we want to hear from our community about what should be included in the Climate Strategy.
Finally, over two weekends in early 2024, the Hobart Climate Assembly will come together to discuss the draft climate strategy and put forward final recommendations to the City of Hobart’s elected members. The Hobart Climate Assembly will be made up of 30 people, and will be representative of Hobart’s diverse community. The findings from the first two stages of engagement will be presented to the Hobart Climate Assembly for their consideration. They will hear from experts, leaders and community members to ensure that the City’s next Climate Strategy represents the community’s priorities.
How can I have my say on the Climate Strategy
We invite everyone who lives, works, studies and plays in Hobart to help shape our strategy for a climate ready future. There are a number of ways you can have your say.
Share your ideas through a Your Say survey
Apply to be part of the Hobart Climate Assembly
We are asking the Hobart community to apply to join the Hobart Climate Assembly.
Learn more at www.hobartcity.com.au/climate-ready
We’ll come to you!
If your community group, place of worship, business or school is interested in having a say on the Climate Strategy, we’d love to come and chat with you.
Contact us to arrange a time: communityengagement@hobartcity.com.au