The tender released today aims to further enhance the Territory's capability to reach our net zero emissions target by 2050 and protect our environment.
A key aspect of the Climate Change Response included the Territory Government leading by example in reducing emissions and addressing the impacts of climate change, with today's tender calling for:
- Advice on the current greenhouse gas emissions and their sources from the operations of the Northern Territory Government.
- Advice on potential strategies for the Northern Territory Government to reduce its emissions.
The release of this tender is key for the Territory Government to understand its own emissions profile and to establish an effective emissions reduction pathway in order to become carbon neutral by 2030.
The Territory Labor Government is working towards making sure future apartment and mixed use developments respond to the Territory's climate, with stage two consultation of the Northern Territory's Planning Commission's Designing Better project beginning this month.
In January, the Territory Government released the first Greenhouse Gas Emissions tender which will:
- Provide advice on the Territory's greenhouse gas emissions profile and likely trajectory to 2050, under different economic development scenarios.
- Identify practical options for emissions reduction activities to inform possible reduction trajectories and a cost effective reduction pathway to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
The Territory Government's evidence-based Climate Change Response provides the long-term vision required to protect the Territory and capitalise on the economic opportunities created by climate-smart action.
To view the tender visit tendersonline.nt.gov.au.
Quotes from the Minister for Climate Change, Eva Lawler:
"We are tackling climate change, to help protect the things we value most and make sure we improve the way we do business in the Territory.
"The tender released today will provide us with expert advice on how we can make our buildings and government assets more energy efficient.
"The Territory Labor Government knows that climate-smart policy is smart economic policy that will create new jobs for Territorians and deliver significant cost-savings to Territorians.
"Our Government's strong environmental policy is securing our natural assets and unlocking social, cultural and economic opportunities for Territorians."
