Climate Change Reference Group

The Climate Change Reference Group was established in 2023 to provide strategic advice and feedback to the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, and Renewables, Climate and Future Industries Tasmania (ReCFIT). The reference group will support achievement of Tasmania's net zero emissions reduction target and build our resilience to the impacts of climate change.

Role

The role of the reference group is to provide a forum for:

• advice and feedback on key climate change strategic priorities
• information on emerging opportunities in climate change mitigation and adaptation
• timely communication and information sharing.

Meetings

The reference group has held two meetings, on 3 May and 24 October 2023.

Meeting 2

• Download the Climate Change Reference Group Meeting Summary - Meeting 2, 24 October 2023 (PDF)
• Read the Climate Change Reference Group Meeting Summary - Meeting 2, 24 October 2023 (webpage)

Meeting 1

• Download the Climate Change Reference Group Meeting Summary - Meeting 1, 3 May 2023 (PDF)
• Read the Climate Change Reference Group Meeting Summary - Meeting 1, 3 May 2023 (webpage)

Members

The reference group is co-chaired by the Minister for Environment and Climate Change, together with a delegate from the Premier's Youth Advisory Council. The reference group includes representatives from:

• Australian Medical Association
• Climate Tasmania
• Local Government Association of Tasmania
• Royal Automobile Club of Tasmania
• Tasmanian Chamber of Commerce and Industry
• Tasmanian Farmers and Graziers Association
• Tasmanian Forest Products Associaton
• Tasmanian Minerals, Manufacturing and Energy Council
• Unions Tasmania
• UTAS Tasmanian Policy Exchange

Terms of Reference

• Download the Climate Change Reference Group - Terms of Reference (PDF)
• Read the Climate Change Reference Group - Terms of Reference (webpage)