Here in WA our carbon pollution is rising out of control, but we can do so much better. Real action on climate change will deliver thousands of new jobs and opportunities as we become part of the global solution. These are our big goals for a comprehensive state-wide policy on climate change.
Immediately reduce WA’s carbon pollution and achieve zero net emissions as soon as possible. Legislate to deliver science-based interim targets and an emissions reduction pathway in line with a fair and equitable contribution to limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees.
Clean State strongly advocates for a policy framework that is based on science-based targets and an emissions reduction pathway in line with a fair and equitable contribution to...
Western Australia boasts the best solar and wind resources in the world, which gives us an enormous advantage in a rapid transition to a clean energy future. Despite having one of the best solar and wind resources on the planet, transformation in the power system has come slowly in WA. Renewables only account for 16% of the total on the South...
According to the IPCC, reducing deforestation and forest degradation is one of the most effective options for climate change mitigation. Western Australia can play a significant role in reducing global warming by protecting and restoring our extraordinarily carbon dense and biodiverse forests. WA’s forests, especially our wet eucalypts store more carbon than the Amazon or Congo. Yet our forests continue to be threatened...
WA currently lacks comprehensive, effective adaptation planning. Clean State notes Victoria and the ACT have exemplary Adaptation strategies. The ACT’s Adaptation strategy, is based on predicted climate hazards including floods, drought, heatwaves and bushfires, and includes a suite of 27 actions to increase resilience and reduce risks in ACT’s community.
Clean State acknowledges climate change impacts and risks are inequitably distributed. First Nations communities, particularly in regional and remote areas and...