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Queenslanders are experiencing worsening natural hazards like floods, heatwaves and severe storms. People are losing their homes and heat and hazards are impacting our health and livelihoods. Our local governments are key to helping our communities to prepare and adapt to these changes but they need support and resourcing from the Queensland Government to succeed.

Now, as the Queensland State election approaches, we have a critical window to push for real action to protect Queenslanders and help us adapt. We need to secure bipartisan commitment to two key priorities:

A business case for QHeat2050 to address the increasing heat risks.
Resources to improve mapping that integrates riverine flooding, coastal hazards, and nature-based solutions, alongside better science for QCoast2100.

You have the power to influence this.

By signing this letter today you are sending a strong message to decision makers including, the Environment Minister, the Shadow Environment Minister, the Premier, and the Opposition Leader, to urge them to commit to these crucial actions. Together, we can ensure that our local governments are equipped with the tools and funding they need to protect our communities and adapt to a changing climate. Now is the time to make your voice heard.

Email the Premier, Opposition Leader, Environment Minister, and Shadow Environment Minister

As Queensland continues to face more frequent and severe natural disasters, the urgency to act on climate change has never been greater. The devastating floods, fires, and heatwaves we’ve experienced in recent years, including those of summer 2023, are stark reminders that climate change is intensifying natural disasters and putting our communities at increasing risk. I am writing to ask for your support on two critical initiatives that will help protect our state and ensure a safer, more resilient future.
Firstly, I urge you to commit to developing a business case for QHeat2050, a long-term strategy to manage the escalating threat of extreme heat. As climate change continues to drive temperatures higher, Queenslanders are becoming more vulnerable to heatwaves, which pose significant risks to public health, infrastructure, and livelihoods. It is essential that we have a comprehensive plan to mitigate these impacts and safeguard our communities.
Secondly, I ask that you support increased funding for improved mapping that integrates riverine flooding, coastal hazards, and nature-based solutions, alongside strengthened scientific analysis for QCoast2100. With the impacts of climate change worsening, local governments are struggling to address the growing threats posed by floods and coastal hazards. By providing them with the resources and scientific backing they need, we can ensure a more effective and coordinated response to these risks.
As a leader, you have the unique opportunity to protect Queenslanders today while also securing a safer, healthier future for the generations to come. By taking decisive action now, you can ensure that Queensland is prepared for the worsening impacts of climate change, and show that we value the well-being of both our current and future communities. Your leadership is vital in guiding our state through these challenges.
Thank you for considering these urgent matters. I look forward to your response and hope to see bipartisan support for these essential actions.

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