A Community Climate Action Plan (DRAFT)

Local Action for Global Impact!

The City of Launceston is proud to release the draft Community Climate Action Plan which has been developed in collaboration with community, local businesses and subject matter experts through the 'Low Carbon Launceston' engagement approach.

This Action Plan presents our shared vision for the future of our community and reflects our values and goals towards climate action.

This Action Plan is developed for the community, by the community, and its success depends on the continued involvement and support of every member of our community. Together we can turn this vision into a reality.

The second round of engagement on the draft Community Climate Action Plan ran from 30 June through until 28 July 2025. The feedback received during this round of engagement is currently being reviewed and will be considered within the final version of the Action Plan.

To stay updated as we progress through to the finalisation of the Action Plan, please click the + Follow button at the top of the page.

How people were able to provide feedback?

Please note: feedback on the draft Action Plan closed Monday 28 July 2025.

• Scroll down to comment on the draft Action Plan right here on this page — or click here to open it in a separate tab. Feedback on the draft Action Plan closed Monday 28 July 2025.

• Drop into The Lounge on St John Street to chat with the Sustainability Team. They'll be there each Monday in July 2025 between 11am and 1pm. Check the Drop in Session section for information!

📄 Prefer a printed copy?

• Visit the Customer Service Centre at Town Hall (18–28 St John Street, Launceston) Monday to Friday between 8.30am to 5pm to pick up a copy.

• We’d love to hear what would help you (and others) commit to a pledge and stick with it! While feedback on the draft Action Plan has concluded, this remains open for your ideas!

• Click the + Follow button at the top of this page to get updates on the project and learn how to make your pledge.

• Explore the FAQs, document library, and community talk series within the tabs above and side panel!

The first round of engagement concluded in Mid 2024, and the feedback received has been used to influence the development of the Community Climate Action Plan.

Engagement summary Infographic

Click on the infographic tiles below or click here for an overview of what we heard during the first round of engagement and stay tuned for the next round of engagement on the draft Plan.

We need your help!

Climate change is a reality that affects us all, and it's time to come together as a community to make a positive impact. The City of Launceston is committed to reducing emissions and working towards a more sustainable future, but we can't do it alone. We need your help to achieve our collective goals and build a Low Carbon Launceston. Together let's create a greener, cleaner, and more vibrant Launceston for everyone!

The City of Launceston is working with residents, businesses, industry and community groups to deliver an emissions reduction plan to provide our community with realistic actions and timeframes to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve quality of life for our community and natural environment, and reduce the cost of living.

While the City of Launceston is committed to reducing Council's operational emissions, these account for less than one percent (1%) of total Launceston community emissions (excluding landfill emissions). To address climate change and reduce our emissions, both council-led and community-led action is necessary.

'Low Carbon Launceston' will provide a pathway to reduce emissions generated from the wider Launceston community, including residential, business and industry.

How community got involved...

1. Completed one of the surveys to provide your feedback. Choose either Community, Business & Industry or Youth, whichever is most relevant to you! Surveys closed on 12 April 2024
2. Attended a Focus Group Sessions held during the last week in April 2024. The sessions helped to develop the targets and guiding framework for the Action Plan
3. Check out the live recordings from the Engage for Change Community Talk Sessions under the next tab
4. Check out the right-side panel for more information, including the timeline, current strategies/plans and FAQ's
5. Click on the + Follow button located within the banner at the top of the page to subscribe to the project and keep up to date!

We're excited about partnering with you to make a lasting impact on reducing our community's emissions, both now and in the future! #LowCarbonLaunceston #EngageforChange

We're excited about partnering with you to make a lasting impact on reducing our community's emissions, both now and in the future! #LowCarbonLaunceston #EngageforChange