Share your thoughts on our new and ambitious Climate Emergency Plan and be part of the climate solutions we develop, every step of the way.

The climate emergency, driven by burning fossil fuels, land clearing and excessive waste is here and now. In Yarra, we are seeing our unique plants and wildlife disappear before our eyes. People in our community are suffering the impacts of more frequent and intense heatwaves and storms – and those most at-risk are bearing the brunt of it.   

Yarra’s next Climate Emergency Plan (2024-2030) is our assurance that we have heard the calls from the community – for stronger climate action and for a fairer and more equitable society.  

We recognise the scale of ambition required to match this moment of crisis. This next version of the plan builds on the success of our first Climate Emergency Plan and ramps up the ambition. It responds to current and emerging challenges across our community, natural environment, and economy. 

In the plan, we outline 7 transformations across society that will realise our collective vision of a climate-safe, sustainable, and just society. 

• In Yarra every choice we make and every action we take responds to the climate emergency.
• Yarra's community, especially those most at risk, are connected, supported and empowered to build climate resilience.
• Yarra is active, empowered and raising our voice together for a stronger climate emergency response. 
• Yarra is a leading and prosperous zero-emissions city.
• Yarra is Caring for Country.
• In Yarra, everyone lives and works in comfortable and climate-safe homes and buildings, supported by climate resilient public spaces and infrastructure.
• Yarra is transitioning to a circular economy by consuming less, repairing, sharing, and repurposing more, and sending less waste to landfill.   

We want you to be part of the climate solutions we develop, every step of the way. Last year, we consulted with the community to get your ideas on the future you want to see and what taking strong action looks like to you.  

Your feedback has helped inform and shape the draft Climate Emergency Plan. Now we need you to tell us if you think we got the priorities right.

Together, we can create a safe and just future where people and nature thrive.   

Have your say 

Visit our Your Say Yarra page to be part of the solution and tell us what you think about our draft Climate Emergency Plan.  

Please provide your feedback before 9am on Monday 6 May 2024. 

Speak to us in person 

You can also chat to the team and share your thoughts at one of our in-person sessions: 

• Saturday 20 April (as part of Talking Yarra), at Otter Street Reserve in Collingwood from 10am to 12 midday
• Saturday 27 April – at the Gleadell Street Market in Richmond from 10am to 12 midday.