Brisbane City’s Environmental Goals to 2026

The long term commitment and the shared vision of the local government and community have led to the development of nine strategic programs to achieve the city’s long term goal of a more livable Brisbane by 2026.

The council’s strong need to act was broughtabout by 4 important issues that have been present over the years, and had not been addressed yet;

·         A continual increase the number of people calling Brisbane home

·         Electricity and fuel prices continuing to rise

·         the global challenge of climate change

·         skill shortages across many industries

Under their new vision the city will be focusing on promoting energy efficiency and environmental protection with a theme of “Clean, Green City”.

The Clean, Green City sub program will focused on be protecting and developing our natural environment through; preservation of our native plants and animals, limiting pollution, and making the c the city “greener” with renewable energy and water conservation initiatives.

The primary goals of theprogram are as follows:

1.       To restore 40% of mainland Brisbane to natural habitat - By appointing natural reserves and enriching native plants by planting and cultivation with community engagement and mobilisation.

2.       To reduce Greenhouse gas emissions by 50% - Grants and programs were implemented in the city to encourage residents to install rooftop solar panels and replace electric water heating devices with solar hot water systems.

By adopting solar energy in Brisbane the city is expected to lessen the dependence on carbon intensive energy and so reduce the carbon footprint of the city.

3.       To reuse 100% of wastewater – The city promotes water conservation and the use of waste water by encouraging the use of rain water tanks and other water saving devices.

The program is directing many effective initiative in a well thought through and comprehensive plan for  the improvement of Brisbane, and it seems promising thatthe city can expect to achieve its goal as long as it gets sufficient support from the community.

Brisbane will continue to become one of Australia's most sustainable city with a pipeline of renewable energy assistive programs and continued support in behavioral changes throguh massive awareness campaigns.