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<a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/88860" target="_blank">The Climate Change Discussion Paper</a>, released by the Northern Territory Government, shines a light on how we all have a part to play in managing the impacts of this important issue.<a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/88860" target="_blank">The Discussion Paper</a> outlines the effects of climate change in the Northern Territory and the work currently being done to address it. The paper is seeking feedback on this, as well as for informing the development of a Northern Territory Climate Change strategy.The Paper focuses on several key areas where input is sought on how the Northern Territory should:<ul><li>manage its greenhouse gas emissions effectively</li><li>adapt to climate change</li><li>take opportunities for innovative approaches to mitigation and adaptation.</li></ul>SubmissionsThe Department of the Chief Minister undertook an eight week stakeholder consultation process in Darwin, Palmerston/Litchfield, Katherine/Big Rivers, Alice Springs, Nhulunbuy and Jabiru during October and November 2018. The community was invited to complete the survey either electronically online or by emailing their responses. Written submissions were also invited as part of the consultation process. A total of 37 written submissions have been received and are available here:<ul><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97392" target="_blank">Aboriginal Medical Services Alliance NT</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97393" target="_blank">Anglicare NT</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97394" target="_blank">Arid Lands Environment Centre</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97395" target="_blank">Arnhem Land Fire Abatement</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97396" target="_blank">Association of Mining and Exploration Companies</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97397" target="_blank">Australian Conservation Foundation</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97399" target="_blank">Australian Marine Conservation Society NT</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97398" target="_blank">Australian Petroleum Production &amp; Exploration Association</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97400" target="_blank">Australian Sustainable Built Environment Council</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97401" target="_blank">Beyond Zero Emissions</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97402" target="_blank">Central Australian Aboriginal Congress</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97403" target="_blank">Central Land Council</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97404" target="_blank">City of Darwin</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97405" target="_blank">Climate Action Darwin</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97406" target="_blank">ConocoPhillips Australia West</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97407" target="_blank">COOLmob</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97408" target="_blank">Dr. Charlie Ward - North Australian Research Unit</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97409" target="_blank">Dr. Ellin Lede</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97410" target="_blank">Environment Centre NT</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97411" target="_blank">Environmental Defenders Office NT</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97412" target="_blank">Errol Lawson</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97413" target="_blank">Green Building Council Australia</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97414" target="_blank">Indigenous Carbon Industry Network</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97415" target="_blank">Jesuit Social Services</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/104850">Kirsty Howey</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97416" target="_blank">Land Management-Boustead-Brand-Lede</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97417" target="_blank">Louise Harrison</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97418" target="_blank">Northern Land Council</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97419" target="_blank">Northern Territory Cattlemen Association 23/11/18</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97420" target="_blank">Northern Territory Cattlemen Association 30/11/18</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97421" target="_blank">Northern Territory Council of Social Service</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97422" target="_blank">Protect Country Alliance</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97423" target="_blank">Public Health Association Australia</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97424" target="_blank">RePower Alice Springs</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97425" target="_blank">Roger Thompson</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97426" target="_blank">The Australia Institute</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97427" target="_blank">Tiwi Land Council - University of Melbourne</a></li><li><a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/97428" target="_blank">Tourism Central Australia</a></li></ul>

Climate Change

Have Your Say Northern Territory

An overall emissions target of net zero emissions

An overall emissions target

Specific targets for each sector

A tiered target (specific target by 2025, then 2030)

No emissions target

Using local suppliers to reduce supply chain emissions including transportation and storage

Reducing the use of plastic

Using energy efficiency practices (appliances, lighting, solar energy systems)

Other

Sustainable building design for the tropics/desert

Adopt cleaner energy options to build social licence

Participate in voluntary carbon markets

Be guided by government-imposed caps on emissions

Find/develop alternative technology

Industry self-regulation

Government regulations for industry

Government regulations for society

Pay a levy on products

Green your commute

Use energy wisely

Use less plastic based products

Consume for a climate stable planet

Invest in renewable energy

Incentives

Promotional events or business competitions to reduce emissions

Education on energy efficiency (i.e.saving power and water)

Climate change awareness events

Regulations

Green awards for businesses who set an example for profitable and environmentally friendly economic development

Public charging stations for electric vehicles

Vocational education and employment

Reduced prices for consumers

Please read the <a href="https://haveyoursay.nt.gov.au/39757/documents/88860" target="_blank">Discussion Paper</a> prior to completing the survey. This will take approximately 10 minutes.

Questions for the community