Help shape our response to climate change
Council has created a new Climate Change Plan 2026-2031 to help make Maroondah greener, safer, better connected and more sustainable for everyone. The Plan aims to make Council’s work and services stronger against climate change and to help cut down on emissions.
The Plan also aims to help people in Maroondah cut down on greenhouse gas emissions and get better at dealing with the impacts of climate change.
Have your say
- How concerned are you about climate change?
- What can Council do to help you lower emissions and be prepared for climate change?
- See what Council is planning and comment on our draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2031 .
Background
Council has recognised the importance of addressing climate change for decades. Since 2011/12, Council has reduced emissions by 69% from Council operations. But we won’t stop there and we know that when communities work together everyone benefits.
Impacts and risks
The impacts of climate change will affect the health and resilience of Maroondah. Read our FAQs, on this page, for more information.
(Tap the image to enlarge)
Impacts of climate change:
- Increasing average temperatures
- More very hot days
- Longer fire seasons with more high fire danger days
- More storm and flooding events
- Less annual rainfall
Climate change risks to Council and our community:
- Power and communications outages
- More frequent periods of drought and water restrictions
- Increased energy and water costs
- Health impacts of heat and storm events
- Higher cost of living and food insecurity
- Higher insurance costs
Being climate ready
We’re here for you because we care about our community. Our draft Climate Change Plan 2026-2031 is just one of the ways we’re showing our commitment. The steps we’re taking to tackle climate change will help both Council and everyone in our community.
(Tap the image to enlarge)
- Clean air
- Trees and shading
- Increased physical activity
- Self-sufficient clean energy
- Better heating and cooling
- Lower energy and water costs
- Walkable neighbourhoods
- Healthy ecosystems
- Clean water
- Accessible parks and reserves
- Cooler cities
- Less reliance on the energy grid
- Better physical and mental health
- Stay safe during heat waves
- More active transport
- Ready for extreme weather and power outages
- Connected communities
- Energy efficient buildings
What you can do now
Every small act makes a difference. Tell us what you are already doing to help, make a pledge or you can 'like' a comment you support from other folks below. (max 140 characters).
7 November, 2025
A says:
I ride my bike or walk to the shops so I don't have to drive my car
7 November, 2025
Anonymous says:
I put my heater on 19 degrees in winter and wear cosy clothes, and my cooler on 27 degrees on hot days and wear breezy clothes.
7 November, 2025
Jenni Lowrie says:
I shut my curtains on hot days during the day.
Further information
If you have any queries in relation to this consultation, please contact us on 1300 88 22 33 or 9298 4598 or email sustainability@maroondah.vic.gov.au
