Climate Change

Cairns Regional Council’s investment in emissions reduction and climate change adaptation is guided by its Climate Change Strategy 2030 and Coastal Hazards Adaptation Strategy.

With a commitment to Net Zero Emission by 2030 and 100% renewable electricity for its operations, Council is playing its part in the region’s transition to a more resilient, low carbon future. Details of each commitment and progress to date is provided below.

Our commitments

Net zero emissions by 2030

Council has committed to net zero emissions for its operations by 2030.

100% renewable electricity

Council has committed to 100% renewable electricity for its operations.

Preparing for a changing climate

Council has committed to prepare Council and the community to adapt and prosper in a changing climate.

Community emissions reduction

Council has committed to support community progress towards Queensland’s emission reduction targets of 30% below 2005 levels by 2030 and net zero emissions by 2050.