{"id":36539,"date":"2020-12-10T00:58:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-09T14:58:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/?p=36539"},"modified":"2020-12-09T11:41:23","modified_gmt":"2020-12-09T01:41:23","slug":"city-new-committee-sustainability","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/geelongtimes\/news\/city-new-committee-sustainability\/","title":{"rendered":"Join the city\u2019s new committee on sustainability"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE City of Greater Geelong has taken another step towards improving sustainability in the municipality, with expressions of interest now open for the City’s new Sustainability Advisory Committee.<\/p>\n

The committee is a milestone in the delivery of the City’s Sustainability Framework and associated Action Plan 2020-22.<\/p>\n

The Sustainability Framework was adopted by the council in July. It outlines 15 objectives across three key priority areas: protecting the environment, community wellbeing and social equity, and responsible and transparent business.<\/p>\n

The action plan commits the council to several actions, either ongoing or to be done over the next three years, including:<\/p>\n

Renew and implement the city\u2019s Zero Carbon Emission Strategy to inform the Climate Change Response Plan and prepare a roadmap for the region to become zero-carbon by 2047<\/p>\n

Reduce paper usage and storage of unused items through the Clever Together Project; a two-pronged approach including the physical removal of paper and junk items and the introduction
\nof technology<\/p>\n

Plant more trees through the Urban Forest Strategy and create opportunities for community planting<\/p>\n

Shape a healthy future for residents over 55 with the development and implementation of the Positive Ageing Strategy<\/p>\n

Establish and implement a Public Transparency Policy to increase public confidence in council decision-making and planning, and<\/p>\n

Establish an Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) that will prioritise projects that provide value for money, meet community needs and support a healthy natural environment.<\/p>\n

Community members are being sought to join this committee to support implementation of the City\u2019s sustainable environmental, social and
\neconomic goals.<\/p>\n

Individuals with expertise or experience in sustainability \u2013 such as financial analysis, risk management, emissions reduction, waste management, natural resource management,
\npublic health and social planning \u2013 are invited to apply.<\/p>\n

City of Greater Geelong mayor Stephanie Asher encouraged those interested in the role to apply.<\/p>\n

\u201cIf you have relevant experience and knowledge that you think would add value to our Sustainability Advisory Committee, I encourage you to submit an expression of interest,\u201d Cr Asher said.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want this committee to be a collection of aspirational, open-minded experts who can provide guidance to council and help us to create a more sustainable future for our region.<\/p>\n

\u201cOur Sustainability Framework provides the governance and the Action Plan is now underway.<\/p>\n

\u201cNow we need input and community expertise to ensure we keep making positive progress.\u201d
\nExpressions of interest for the Sustainability Advisory Committee close on December 18.<\/p>\n

For more information or to apply, head to yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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