Mitigation action
In climate changes terms, "mitigation" generally refers to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.
Victoria faces some particularly difficult challenges in reducing greenhouse gas emissions due to our heavy reliance on brown coal. To do this, we need to transform our energy sector to access new and cleaner sources of energy and maximise energy efficiency.
We also need to change the shape of our urban environments to maximise building energy efficiency, reduce car dependence and encourage transport modal shifts.
The carbon stored in forests and other natural systems help reduce our overall greenhouse gas emissions. Changes in the way we manage and use land will increase potential for biosequestration - the process by which carbon dioxide is removed from the atmosphere and absorbed by living plants.
The establishment of a carbon price at the national level will also be a key driver for emissions reductions across the Victorian economy.
This section outlines the challenges in greater detail as well suite of approaches the Government is taking to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Emissions trading
The establishment of a national carbon price will drive emissions reductions
Energy
To move to a lower carbon future, we need to transform our energy sector and the shape of our urban environments
Land-based carbon
Information how trees help offset greenhouse gas emissions and greenhouse gas emissions from the agricultural sector
Key projects and activities - mitigation
A summary overview of some areas of action being undertaken by the Victorian Government on mitigation
Government operations
Ways in which the Victorian Government is working to improve its greenhouse performance
