If you live, work or play in Launceston, join us in pledging to work together to reduce emissions and reach net zero by 2050.


Community Emissions Action Plan Themes

Together the City of Launceston and the community will work towards the following outcomes over the next five years.

  • The key outcomes for Sustainable Transport include:

    • Reduce reliance on cars in Launceston by increasing public and active transport capabilities
    • Support a shift towards a more compact and well-connected city with housing located in well serviced and accessible areas
    • Reduce barriers to EV uptake
  • The key outcomes for Zero Carbon Energy include:

    • Get off gas: in particular, opting for electric alternatives to gas water and space heating, and gas use in industrial manufacturing
    • Improve energy performance and efficiency of buildings
    • Purchase and generate renewable energy
  • The key outcomes for Natural Resources include:

    • Engage with primary producers to promote sustainable land management
    • Increase land restoration and revegetation
    • Increase urban forest canopy to 40% cover by 2040
    • Increase protection of vegetation in the municipality
  • The key outcomes for Circular Economy include:

    • Reduce waste to landfill and waste emissions
    • Empower the Launceston community to transition towards a circular economy