Climate change is a serious threat to our social, economic and environmental wellbeing.
There is strong scientific evidence that:
climate change caused by human activity and greenhouse gas emissions has a significant effect on people, communities and ecosystems, and
continued greenhouse gas emissions will increase climate change and the threat of serious and irreversible damage.
There is a global objective, reflected in international treaties and agreements, to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to limit global warming and reduce the risk of catastrophic effects of climate change.
Climate change is a global concern that requires a response from all levels of government, the private business sector and the wider community.
I pledge to take action to address climate change, and call on the Government to take urgent action and develop strategies, policies and programs to:
set and meet targets for the transition to a net zero emissions society, and
adapt to the effects and prepare for the risks of climate change.