Climate Change Adaptation Policy and QCoast2100
In November 2015 Council adopted the Climate Change Adaptation Policy. Council recognises that climate change has the potential to impact Council’s operations and the economic, social and [...]
The Reef 2050 Plan
The Reef 2050 Plan was released by the Australian and Queensland governments in March 2015 and is the overarching framework for protecting and managing the Reef until 2050. The Plan is a [...]
Eco-Tourism Certification Program
Whitsunday Tourism promotes sustainable tourism practices. The annual tourism awards include categories on sustainability and look to encourage operators in the region to conserve the reef for [...]
State of the climate 2016
The Bureau of Meteorology and CSIRO play an important role in monitoring, analysing and communicating observed changes in Australia’s climate. This fourth, biennial State of the Climate report [...]
Climate Mitigation Strategy
Strategy and action list to enable climate change mitigation projects for council e.g. solar installation, reduce energy consumption. Monitoring Organisation Whitsunday Regional Council Name [...]
Coastal Hazard Adaptation Strategy
The CHAS has a number of phases (8) with distinct projects; e.g. scoping coastal hazard issues, risk assessment, climate change impacts on traditional owner cultural heritage sites, biodiversity [...]
Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac Climate Sustainability Plan 2016-2020
2016 saw the release of the Mackay, Whitsunday and Isaac Climate Sustainability Plan 2016-2020 (Climate Plan). The Climate Plan is expected to be a critical tool in future regional and local [...]
Coastal Adaptation Planning – Carmila Creek
Coastal adaptation planning for climate change including planting trees Monitoring Organisation Isaac Regional Council Name Gert Nel Phone Email gert.nel@isaac.qld.gov.au Position in organisation [...]
