Climate Change Declaration

Introduction

Climate change will continue to have significant effects on the Western Australian environment, society and economy, with impacts felt at the local government level. The Shire of Harvey acknowledges that human behaviours, pollution and consumption patterns have both immediate and future impacts on the climate and environment, and that as a local government it is part of our role to mitigate and manage these impacts on our community. 

This Declaration establishes our position on climate change, and outlines our commitments to addressing climate change, which are further expanded upon in our Mitigation Action Plan.

The Shire of Harvey supports the environmental, social and economic benefits of addressing climate change immediately. We see an opportunity to demonstrate leadership in climate change management at a community level and support the development of equitable and implementable State and Commonwealth strategies for climate change management.

Council endorsed the Climate Change Declaration in August 2022. 

Declaration

The Shire of Harvey recognises that climate change is occurring, and that climate change will continue to have a significant effect on the Western Australia environment, society and economy. 

We acknowledge the central role of Local Government in driving a successful climate response. Hence, we declare that we are committed to addressing climate change within our Local Government area, through the implementation of mitigation and adaptation strategies to minimise the effects on our community, environment and economy.

Our overall objectives are to demonstrate climate leadership, reduce our corporate emissions and build the resilience of our Shire to climate change.

View the Shire of Harvey Climate Change Declaration.

 

Partnerships

Water Corporation

We have been recognised as a Waterwise Council through the Waterwise Council Program - an initiative of Water Corporation and the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation to help local governments adopt more water-efficient practices. The Waterwise Council program endorses council working towards managing water resources more efficiently and effectively.

Regenerate Australia

The Shire is reducing its carbon footprint by supporting Regenerate Australia’s native tree planting and landscape restoration programs.

Through this partnership, the Shire contributes to large-scale ecosystem and landscape restoration projects that restore biodiverse, climate-resilient habitats, strengthen communities, and deliver measurable environmental outcomes.

By supporting Regenerate Australia, the Shire is contributing to the restoration of degraded landscapes across Australia and helping to create long-term, nature-positive outcomes.

Regenerate Australia also provides a free online carbon footprint calculator and practical resources to help individuals understand, measure and reduce their emissions.

Calculate your carbon footprint.