Territory Labor is delivering the NT’s ambitious response to the challenges of climate change.

The NT’s Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Security has tabled in parliament the latest annual report highlighting significant reforms already taken to reach net zero emissions by 2050 as part of the Government’s key climate change strategy.

The Climate Change Response: Towards 2030 Annual Progress Report outlines key achievements in the past 12 months aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while pushing towards a 50 per cent renewable energy target by 2030.

The Climate Change Response recognises the opportunities that will come from emissions reduction and the transition to a low carbon future, while growing the economy in a sustainable way.

Since last year the government has implemented its electric vehicle strategy, reducing stamp duty and introducing grants for home and business charging stations; introduced a home and business battery grant scheme, and; has started construction on the first battery storage power station at Channel Island.

This is supported by initiatives such as the Darwin-Katherine Electricity System Plan, the Alice Springs Future Grid project, and the strategy and master plan setting out a future for the Territory as a world leader in renewable hydrogen.

Developing the renewable energy sector is one way the Territory Labor Government is unlocking new economic and development opportunities, while helping to build a resilient Territory that can more easily adapt to the challenges climate change brings.

To view the annual climate change report, visit: climatechange.nt.gov.au

Quotes from Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Water Security, Lauren Moss:

“Climate change remains one of the greatest global threats to our society, economy and environment and our government understands that the majority of Australians expect and demand action.

“We are acting and will continue to drive forward our transition to a low carbon future, while ensuring that the Territory builds the necessary resilience to resist the impact of climate change that’s already irreversible.

“We’re on track but we won’t be easing back as we also enable our community to capitalise on the opportunities that a renewables-led economic transition will provide for a cleaner, brighter future.”

Source: NT Government Newsroom