Climate Action Hobart calls upon the
Tasmanian Government to recognise the urgency of acting now to prevent dangerous climate change and to ensure a safe climate for
all Tasmanians by:
Action
1): Setting targets to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in Tasmania by 60% by 2020
over 1990 levels, and to
achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, including detailed plans as to how these
targets will be met.
Action
2): Acting immediately to protect Tasmania's carbon-rich native forests.
Action 3): Setting out a strategy to reduce total energy use in Tasmania by 20% by 2020.
Action 4): Setting out a strategy to achieve 100% renewable electricity in Tasmania by 2020.
Action
5): Introducing
binding State Planning Policies to promote sustainable
cities and regions in Tasmania.
Action
6): Investing to
make public and low carbon transport the preferred mode of transport for
Tasmanian commuters.
Action
7): Facilitating just transitions to a low-carbon future for Tasmanian workers, businesses and communities.
Action
8): Setting out a
strategy to promote sustainable local food production, sustainable consumption and
healthy lifestyles in Tasmania.
Action
9): Setting out a
strategy to eliminate 'waste' and to re-use recovered resources
in Tasmania.
Action 10): Promoting climate justice and climate education in Tasmania.