A Blueprint for a Sustainable Future >> Energy

Energy .......We envisage a future where South Australia leads the nation and is at the forefront of international activity with our holistic adoption of sustainability initiatives. This will involve the development of an overarching sustainability  plan setting out a transition pathway to a low-carboneconomy. Renewable energy, energy efficiency, Transport Oriented Developments and localised food production are all integral to this and will lead to improvements across the triple bottom line of environment, economy and society.

A Blueprint for a Sustainable Future >> Waste

Waste .......We envisage a future where our current notion of 'waste' has become a foreign concept: where energy and resources are highly valued and infinitely recycled; where manufacturers are responsible for creating products that can be taken apart and reused; where our culture no longer rewards consumerism, and minimises the need for individual possessions by maximising sharing arrangements within the community.

Water ..... We envisage a future where our use of water remains within sustainable limits, we have achieved super-efficiency and it has become standard practice to reuse all available water as many times as possible. We seek to achieve a society that has alleviated the current pressure on natural systems, minimises adverse environmental impacts and recognises the environment as a priority stakeholder with rights to water.

A Blueprint for a Sustainable Future >> Marine

Coast and Marine .......We envisage a future where our coast and marine areas are valued and protected for their true worth; where the marine environment is not used as an endless dumping ground, and where marine resources are not overexploited. We envisage coastal and marine environments that are resilient to climate change, and coasts that are protected from vehicle damage and inappropriate development.

Biodiversity .....We envisage a future where biodiversity is recognised as a key driver in all levels of decision making. Biodiversity is critical to human aspirations and would be valued accordingly, as evidenced by significant investments in adaptation activities across public and private land to build resilience to climate change. We would have the knowledge and tools for sound decision making as it affects biodiversity, with the community engaged in biodiversity management as part of their daily lives. Indicators…