Kingborough is already experiencing the effects of climate change through more frequent and extreme weather events, rising sea levels and increased bushfire threat. The climate in southern Tasmania is projected to continue to change into the future. These changes will have a significant impact on how Council delivers services to our community, manages public spaces and maintains critical infrastructure.
Council has been active in seeking mitigation options and adaptation responses at a local level. Working closely with the community and with other local government authorities and key stakeholders, we continue to raise awareness and respond in a meaningful way.
Kingborough Council declared a climate and biodiversity emergency in 2019.
- Kingborough Council Climate Change Plan, 2019-2024 (PDF)
- Kingborough Council Climate Change Policy, 2025 (PDF)
To share and track our work on addressing climate change, Council publishes an annual Climate Change Report Card. This Report Card provides an overview of the diverse work done across Council to understand and plan for the effects of climate change, as well as tracking our progress toward our net-zero target of 2035.
2023-2024 Climate Change Report Card (PDF):
Key Climate Change Plan Priority Objectives
Climate Change Strategic Management
We recognise the complex and broad impacts of climate change on both Council operations and our community. Our strategic responses include Council-wide risk assessment and management, policy and strategic governance, communication, and building partnerships.
The Climate Change Report Card provides a snapshot of our progress and achievements in the Climate Change Program for each financial year.
Emissions Mitigation and Reduction
We know a low-emissions future matters – for our community and for Council. To reach our net-zero corporate emissions target by 2035, we’re delivering a wide range of projects and reporting emissions across all areas of Council business.
Climate Change Adaptation
Climate change is already affecting both our built and natural environments. To prepare for a changing climate, we monitor and plan for increasing natural hazards such as storm, sea level rise and bushfire across our municipality and plan for the resilience, recovery, and protection of both our community and the places we value.