{"id":169914,"date":"2025-07-17T13:47:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-17T03:47:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.climatecouncil.org.au\/?post_type=campaign-action&p=169914"},"modified":"2025-10-21T10:13:48","modified_gmt":"2025-10-20T23:13:48","slug":"petition-climate-targets-and-action","status":"publish","type":"campaign-action","link":"https:\/\/www.climatecouncil.org.au\/actions\/petition-climate-targets-and-action\/","title":{"rendered":"Let\u2019s go! Call on the Government to power past its 2035 climate target"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Update: 29 September 2025*<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On 18 September, the Federal Government set Australia\u2019s 2035 climate target: A 62-70% cut to climate pollution based on 2005 levels.<\/strong><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The lower end of this target falls dangerously short of what\u2019s needed to protect Australians and our way of life. In the face of catastrophic risks, this is too timid for the times.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The top end of this range (70%) is closer to what\u2019s needed to protect Australians and a bigger step up in effort – if it\u2019s backed up by strong policies, credible plans and genuine investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Australians want decisive action. Now\u2019s the time to push the Government to ensure 70% is a floor, not a ceiling.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Join our call for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Minister Chris Bowen to deliver and power past<\/em> Australia\u2019s 70% 2035 climate target<\/strong>.<\/span> <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Back the target<\/strong> with improved existing policies and powerful new ones to slash climate pollution in the coming decade.
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  2. Schedule regular review opportunities<\/strong> to ratchet up climate action as new technology develops.
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  3. Contribute to global efforts to slash climate pollution,<\/strong> by supporting new clean industries – like renewables and green metals – and phasing out fossil fuel exports.
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  4. Plan for disasters we cannot avoid,<\/strong> including costed strategies to protect or relocate Australians facing severe climate impacts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    If you believe the Government must go further and faster to protect Australians and slash climate pollution by 2035 – please add your name today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    We are the last generation with the power to tackle the climate crisis. This is our chance to protect what we love and secure a safer future for generations to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Together, we can show that Australians support stronger climate action – and we have the people power to make our voices heard. Let\u2019s make it count!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    References:<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    1. Stronger Target, Safer Future: Why Australia\u2019s 2035 Climate Target Matters:<\/a> Climate Council<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    *<\/sup>About this update:<\/strong>
    This petition originally called on the Government to set the strongest possible 2035 climate target \u2013 and to take urgent action to meet it. Now that the target has been announced, we\u2019ve updated this page to reflect that the focus is now on powering past it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The petition remains open. The Climate Council will continue to ensure your voices are heard by key decision-makers as they design the policies and plans to reach this target. We\u2019ll continue to share new petition signatures with the Prime Minister and the Minister for Climate Change and Energy as the petition hits key milestones.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    On 10 September, before the target was set, the Climate Council delivered the first 19,000 signatures to the Government. By the time the target was announced on 18 September, a total of 21,164 people had signed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    You can view the original version of this page below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    CALL ON THE GOVERNMENT TO SET THE STRONGEST POSSIBLE 2035 CLIMATE TARGET – AND TAKE URGENT ACTION TO MEET IT<\/summary>
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    The Federal Government is due to set Australia’s 2035 climate target by September – a decision that will shape the future of every Australian. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A stronger target will protect Australians from worsening climate disasters, unlock economic opportunities in clean industries, and enhance our regional security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    A weaker target means more destructive climate extremes, more economic disruption, and catastrophic impacts on communities and ecosystems.1<\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    But setting a target alone isn\u2019t enough. It must be backed by strong policies, credible plans and real investment \u2013 to cut climate pollution this decade and prepare for the impacts we\u2019re already facing.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Join our call for Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Climate Minister Chris Bowen to set the strongest possible 2035 climate target \u2013 and take urgent action to meet it. That means:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    1. Set the 2035 climate target as close to net zero as possible <\/strong>to protect Australians from the most significant risks of the climate crisis.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Back that target<\/strong> with improved existing policies and powerful new ones to slash climate pollution in the coming decade.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Schedule regular review opportunities<\/strong> to ratchet up climate action as new technology develops.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Contribute to global efforts to slash climate pollution,<\/strong> by supporting new clean industries \u2013 like renewables and green metals \u2013 and phasing out fossil fuel exports.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Plan for disasters we cannot avoid,<\/strong> including costed strategies to protect or relocate Australians facing severe climate impacts.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      If you believe the Government must go further and faster to protect Australians and slash climate pollution by 2035 \u2013 please add your name today.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      When you sign, you\u2019ll have the option to share why climate action matters to you. We\u2019ll pass your message to key decision-makers \u2013 to show that behind every signature is a real person calling for urgent change. Your stories will be heard in Parliament, in meetings, and in conversations with those in power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      This is a critical moment to influence a decade-defining decision. Please sign and share this petition today. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      We are the last generation with the power to tackle the climate crisis. This is our chance to protect what we love and secure a safer future for generations to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Together, we can show that Australians support strong climate action \u2013 and we have the people power to make our voices heard. Let\u2019s make it count!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      The Climate Council will deliver this petition to the Prime Minister, Minister Bowen and key decision-makers in government.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      References:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

      1. Stronger Target, Safer Future: Why Australia\u2019s 2035 Climate Target Matters:<\/a> Climate Council<\/p>\n<\/div><\/details>\n","protected":false},"author":16,"featured_media":169956,"template":"wp-custom-template-legacy-template-action","categories":[36],"coauthors":[69],"class_list":["post-169914","campaign-action","type-campaign-action","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-climate-politics"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nLet\u2019s go! 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