Climate emergency resolution Posted Thursday 14 November 2019Mosman Council voted on Tuesday 12 November to declare a “climate emergency”, stating that climate change poses a serious risk to the people of Mosman and Australia, and should be treated as a national emergency.“This declaration is in keeping with Mosman’s longstanding commitment to reducing its impact on the environment, and educating our community about living more sustainably,” Mayor Carolyn Corrigan said following the meeting.“We join with and support other councils and Local Government NSW in calling on state and federal governments to take urgent action to at least meet the Paris Agreement emissions reduction targets.”The decision was made before a packed public gallery and followed impassioned speeches by several Mosman residents in favour of the Motion, which was moved by Cr Tom Sherlock and seconded by the Mayor.A report will be prepared for Council’s December meeting on the climate actions that Mosman has already taken and the best options for Mosman to further reduce emissions and prepare for climate change.
Mosman Council: News
14 Nov 2019
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