South Australia - Leading on renewable energy and climate action
South Australia is a global leader when it comes to climate change action.
Our state has reduced its emissions by 57% from 2005 levels – putting us on the pathway to reach our target of at least 60% net emissions reduction by 2030.
Our renewable energy transition is a global success story – net renewable electricity generation has grown from 1% to 74% in just over 16 years and we’re well on track to achieve our aim for 100% net renewable electricity generation by 2030.
Here’s some more great stories about our state:
The South Australia Government is amending the Climate Change and Greenhouse Emissions Reduction Act 2007 to update the greenhouse gas emission reduction and renewable electricity targets and strengthen requirements around government planning, risk assessment and action on climate change.
Find out more at Amending the Climate Change Act.
South Australia’s Upper Spencer Gulf region has what the world needs for the global energy transition - a unique combination of sun, wind and valuable minerals.
Find out more at State Prosperity Project.
South Australia is a rising force in renewable hydrogen and we’re building world-leading hydrogen production and storage.
Find out more at Office for Hydrogen Power SA.
South Australia is diverting more than 82% of waste from landfill and supporting a circular economy.
Find out more at Driving the Circular Economy.
South Australia is working to ensure that our investments are sustainable now and into the future.
Find out more at Sustainability Bonds Framework.
From the air we breathe to the water we drink, we rely on the earth’s biodiversity. That’s why South Australia is developing new laws to protect its biodiversity.
Find out more at SA Biodiversity Act.
Green Adelaide is bringing people together to make a practical plan to increase tree canopy, cool the city and boost biodiversity.
Find out more at Urban Greening Strategy for metro Adelaide.
South Australia is using its abundant renewable energy resources to reduce emissions from our public and private transport.
Find out more at Adelaide Metro and Electric vehicles.
South Australia recognises the many benefits of carbon farming, especially for our primary industries.
Find out more at Carbon Farming.
A regional approach to landscape management – eight regional landscape boards and metropolitan based Green Adelaide work with partners to deliver practical, on-ground programs to manage our landscapes.
Find out more at Landscape Boards SA.
