The State Government and Yorke and Mid North regional partners signed an agreement on Friday 3rd November 2017 – in what is a major step towards preparing the area for the impacts of climate change.
Minister for Regional Development Geoff Brock signed the Sector Agreement at the Northern and Yorke Natural Resources Management office in Clare.
The document cements a partnership between the State Government and regional stakeholders – including councils – and will ensure the region is prepared for climate change by focusing on adaptation and identifying the economic, environmental, and social opportunities for the area.
It will include the implementation of the Yorke and Mid North Regional Climate Change Action Plan, which aims to create a sustainable, prosperous and resilient region. The plan contains key actions in leadership, biodiversity, water resources management, industry and workforce development, infrastructure and planning, community development and emergency management.
It will include the implementation of the Yorke and Mid North Regional Climate Change Action Plan, which aims to create a sustainable, prosperous and resilient region. The plan contains key actions in leadership, biodiversity, water resources management, industry and workforce development, infrastructure and planning, community development and emergency management.
Along with the recent announcements of the world’s largest lithium ion battery and the solar reserve being within its boundaries, this region is well on its way to achieving its goals.
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