How we got here

The Mitchell Shire community has played a critical role in the development of this draft plan. Engagement activities that informed the development of this draft plan include:

• Establishment of a Climate Emergency Community Reference Group (CECRG) to identify high level strategic direction, opportunities, and goals to address the climate emergency and assist with engagement of the wider community.
• Community workshops in Seymour and Wallan to understand the Shire’s valued assets and how these assets are at risk from climate change.
• A workshop with the Mitchell Environment Advisory Committee (MEAC)
• Staff survey and workshops to learn what Council is already doing to reduce emissions and adapt to climate change, and its capacity to further support community action.
• A community survey, both online and in hard copy, to gauge what the community thinks Council’s role should be in addressing the climate emergency.
• Interviews with business and industry leaders to understand what support they need from Council to reduce their own emissions and protect their assets.
• A public forum in Broadford to share the outcomes and recommendations that emerged during the engagement process and give the community an opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed actions for the plan.