A Sustainability and Resilience Strategy has been locked in for the Kempsey Shire, marking the start of a holistic journey for residents and businesses toward living more sustainably.
At the September Council Meeting, Councillors adopted the Sustainability and Resilience Strategy for the Kempsey Shire.
This document has been developed through extensive engagement with the community, businesses, government organisations and interest groups.
The aim is to prepare the local environment and residents for a challenging future.
The vision outlined in the Sustainability and Resilience Strategy is "working together to build an environmentally sustainable Kempsey Shire, creating urban and rural areas that are better prepared for a changing climate and building a more resilient and adaptable community."
The key themes identified for achieving this vision are:
- Leadership - Lead by example in addressing Council's operational impacts regarding sustainability and raise staff awareness of their roles in environmental sustainability with regard to procurement, transport and events.
- Environment - Work together to manage and enhance our natural and urban environments to become more resilient to the likely impacts of climate change.
- Community - Build the capacity of the community to live more sustainably including community education and stakeholder support.
Take a look at the Sustainability and Resilience Strategy here
