Environmental Engineering Reference
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Energy
4.1
That Federal and State Governments set targets, with interim
milestones, for a reduction to 30 per cent of current fossil fuel use
by 2050. Clear long-term targets will minimise the cost of the
transition to a sustainable energy economy.
4.2
That Federal, State and Local Governments adopt policy measures
and strategies that will allow these targets to be met, including
intensive energy efficiency measures and support for renewable
energy.
4.3
That Federal and State Governments fund the transition to the
above target by removing subsidies to the production and use of
fossil fuels and redirect the funding on an interim basis to efficient
energy use and renewable sources of energy.
5
Equity and peace
5.1
That the Australian Government urgently increase its commitment
to international assistance to 0.7 per cent of gross domestic
product, recognising that it must also reconsider the way
partnerships are developed with poorer nations.
5.2
That the Australian Government cancel the debt of those
developing nations where the debt represents an unsustainable
financial burden.
5.3
That government and business promote, at all available
international forums, fair trade as an absolute imperative in the
reduction of global inequalities.
5.4
That all Australian Governments develop 'Global Studies
programs' for participation by secondary school students.
6
Economic systems
6.1
That State Governments include, as part of school curricula,
consideration of the societal choices we make in adopting specific
elements of an economic system.
6.2
That the Federal Government invest in the development of valid
long-term indicators of social and environmental progress which
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