Climate Change

Consultation has concluded

The Climate Change Discussion Paper, 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.

The Discussion Paper 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:

  • manage its greenhouse gas emissions effectively
  • adapt to climate change
  • take opportunities for innovative approaches to mitigation and adaptation.

Submissions

The 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:

The Climate Change Discussion Paper, 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.

The Discussion Paper 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:

  • manage its greenhouse gas emissions effectively
  • adapt to climate change
  • take opportunities for innovative approaches to mitigation and adaptation.

Submissions

The 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:

  • CLOSED: This survey has concluded.

    Questions for the community

    Please read the Discussion Paper prior to completing the survey. This will take approximately 10 minutes.

    Please read the Discussion Paper prior to completing the survey. This will take approximately 10 minutes.

    Consultation has concluded