Macedon Ranges residents have been given the call to collaborate on a new plan to guide the region on managing the impacts of climate change.
The Cool-ER Changes program builds on the momentum of the earlier Cool Changes, looking at the future of the Macedon Ranges environment more broadly in creating a shared, shire-wide Climate Emergency Response Plan for both council and the community.
“The plan will initially be informed by a number of themed workshops between March and June, delving into discussions on topics including healthy ecosystems, renewable energy, waste management and responses to natural disasters,” Macedon Ranges council said.
Mayor Annette Death encouraged residents to get involved with Cool-ER Changes, “given the broad impact of climate change regardless of individual circumstances”.
“Through the Cool Changes program, council worked with residents across the Macedon Ranges to help address climate action at a localised level – this was important, but only one part of the story,” she said.
“Cool-ER Changes will result in a more universal action plan. From renewables to rural land management practices, future-proofing community sport to the liveability of our homes, there will be something tangible for everyone to take action on.”
Residents have been invited by council to the launch of the Cool-ER Changes program at Kyneton Town Hall on Thursday, March 2, 7pm to 8.30pm, to celebrate the climate action already underway in the region and to outline the vision for further action.
The launch will also include the debut screening of Bridging the Divide, a short film raising the concerns of Macedon Ranges residents young and old on climate change.
To register your attendance for the Cool-ER Changes launch, visit mrsc.vic.gov.au/Cool-ER-Changes
