Members from Conservation Councils Queensland, Capricorn, Gladstone, and Mackay convened in Rockhampton and Mackay this week to strategise and develop a plan for a successful implementation of the renewable energy roll out.
The groups and community representatives discussed how ineffective planning laws in Queensland are the root cause of poor project siting and community engagement practices.
“We all support the rapid transition to clean energy to address climate change, which is a major threat to biodiversity and our way of life,” said Senior Renewables Campaigner Stephanie Gray, at the Queensland Conservation Council meeting.
“But we need to make sure that as clean energy is developed we’re not repeating mistakes of the past and letting corporations have free rein to ignore community concerns and develop areas that have a high conservation value.
“We need a well-planned energy transition where renewable energy is built in the right places and First Nations people and regional communities are engaged and see the economic benefits.
“To get this right we need stronger planning laws in Queensland and fast-tracked Renewable Energy Zone planning that incorporates land-use and biodiversity mapping.
“Getting the renewable energy roll out right gives us the best chance at having a future with thriving biodiversity and future-proof regional economies.”
Mackay Conservation Council gathered to foster positive changes for the renewable energy roll out
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