Environmental Sustainability

At its heart, sustainability is about taking care of the environment, so that our environment can continue to take care of us. Sustaining the liveability and prosperity of our Region requires Council to work together with our local residents, communities, businesses, industries and other levels of government to create the future we want to see.

The Rockhampton Regional Council Sustainability Strategy (Towards 2030)(PDF, 9MB) seeks to deliver local initiatives that help us to align with the evolving policy landscape, whilst simultaneously strengthening our community, environmental and economic resilience.

In doing so, the Strategy outlines key strategic priorities which will inform planning, guide decision-making and drive action and investment. This Strategy delivers on our vision for a sustainable future through four interconnected pathways and a range of strategic actions that Council will lead over the life of the Strategy.

Together, we’ll look for new ways to strengthen our capacity to live sustainably; create even more liveable and resilient communities; position our Region to thrive; and continually improve our environment and sustainability performance across Council’s operations and services.

Find out more about how we are progressing Sustainability Strategy priorities, programs and actions below.

Sustainability Strategy

We want to ensure that the Rockhampton Region remains a great place to live, both now and into the future. Rockhampton Regional Council’s Sustainability Strategy sets the priorities, pathways, and strategic actions to strengthen our community, environmental and economic resilience.

Prioritising a healthy natural environment

Our personal health and wellbeing, lifestyles, businesses, industries, and the economy all depend on the natural environment that surrounds us. Find out how we are prioritising a healthy natural environment by protecting, maintaining, and enhancing our natural assets.

Transitioning towards net zero

By doing our part to reduce emissions, we are protecting the places and way of life we value, whilst aligning with national and state policies and targets. Find out how we are transitioning towards net zero emissions by accelerating local climate action.

Creating a climate resilient region

As the climate changes, so do the challenges facing our local community, environment and economy. Find out how we are creating a climate resilient region by preparing our community and Council to adapt and prosper in a changing climate.

Building a low carbon circular economy

By transforming how we manage our resources we find opportunities to design out waste and optimise local re-use and recycle markets. Find out how we are building a low-carbon circular economy by working with our community, business, industry, and government.

Get involved

There are so many ways local residents, community groups and businesses are making a difference. Find out about local groups and projects, sustainability competitions, citizen science actions and environmental grant opportunities, plus so much more!