The Finocchiaro CLP Government has today launched the Northern Territory Climate Resilience Plan.
This plan outlines strategic priorities and actions to support climate resilience while driving sustainable economic growth.
Building resilience and delivering targeted measures for climate adaptation are essential for long‑term growth and maintaining the unique Territory lifestyle.
During its year of growth, certainty and security, the Finocchiaro CLP Government has set a clear direction for building a stronger future for the Northern Territory, delivering a new NT Climate Resilience Plan.
Minister for Lands, Planning and Environment Joshua Burgoyne said the plan builds on the government's work to promote the Territory's role in the energy transition, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and strengthen community resilience.
"The Northern Territory has the advantage of being well-placed to grow industries that support decarbonisation locally, nationally and internationally," Minister Burgoyne said.
"This plan is about leveraging these strengths, from low carbon gas to carbon capture and renewable energy opportunities to attract investment, create jobs, drive economic growth, and position the Territory for long-term growth in a low-emissions future.
"We are supporting industry to reduce emissions without compromising their ability to invest, expand, and create jobs, because we must continue to establish the NT as a secure, globally competitive energy producer."
Minister Burgoyne said the plan ensures economic growth is built on a foundation that is sustainable and future focused, both environmentally and economically.
"We will work with industry to reach their Federal Government targets of net zero by 2050 while ensuring we continue to grow and rebuild our economy," he said.
"By working together, we can deliver outcomes that support industry, protect our environment, and secure a stronger, more sustainable future for Territorians."
The Northern Territory Climate Resilience Plan includes five strategic priorities and 21 actions:
1. Deliver a secure and reliable energy transition for the Territory and Australia while supporting energy transition through low emissions gas, electricity reforms and renewable energy investment.
2. Enable and attract investment in industry‑led emissions reduction to support long‑term economic growth and net zero ambitions.
3. Develop and support emissions abatement and offset activities as investable industries that drive economic opportunity while reducing emissions.
4. Build the resilience of the Territory's infrastructure and essential services to climate impacts through better planning, design and investment.
5. Strengthen the Territory's ability to identify, assess and respond to climate risks and opportunities through improved knowledge and decision making.
The CLP Government is also strengthening community and industry resilience for future extreme weather events, including investments such as its $100 million Flood Recovery Fund here.
The government will report publicly on the plan's implementation, and it will be reviewed in three years. View the plan here here.
