Council has a role to play in the development of a socially just, healthy, inclusive and sustainable community where all members irrespective of their ability, gender, social, ethnic, or economic background can fully and fairly participate in community life. The development of the Environmental Sustainability strategy 2016-2026 has been guided by the trial principles of International Human Rights and Social Justice Charter. Monash City Council observes the rights incorporated in the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 when making decisions, developing policies and strategies and providing services. Message by the Mayor To be completed public exhibition Message by the Environmental Advisory Committee To be completed after public exhibition and will include information on the EAC Working Group and their involvement in developing this strategy. Executive Summary To be completed after public exhibition In 2026 the City of Monash will be: A City: A City where the Community: A City where Council: Where garden city Is proud of its sustainability Leads by example on character and natural achievements. environmental sustainability assets have been protected Is well educated and issues. and enhanced engaged in how to reduce its Plans and makes decisions with a Where neighbourhoods, environmental impacts. focus on both immediate needs infrastructure, buildings, Actively enjoys and takes and the long term. community facilities, care of its natural Understands the verses parklands and transport environment. long-term environmental and systems are designed and Participates actively in financial costs and benefits of its developed along sustainability related decisions. environmentally programs and initiatives. Works with the whole community sustainable development Increasingly sees to protect and restore our natural and urban design environmental sustainability environment and to become principles, in sympathy with as the normal and best way environmental sustainable. the natural environment. to do things. Provides targeted programs and it is convenient, safe services and uses its powers to and desirable to move support all sectors of the around by walking, cycling community to become and using public transport. environmentally sustainable. re-uses and recycles as Understands the power of much of its waste effective government and regional products as possible. partnerships and actively engages in these to support its own objectives.
Council has a role to play in the development of a socially just, healthy, inclusive and sustainable community where all members irrespective of their ability, gender, social, ethnic, or economic background can fully and fairly participate in community life. The development of the Environmental Sustainability strategy 2016-2026 has been guided by the principles of International Human Rights and Social Justice Charter. Monash City Council observes the rights incorporated in the Victorian Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 when making decisions, developing policies and strategies and providing services. Message by the Mayor To be completed public exhibition Message by the Environmental Advisory Committee To be completed after public exhibition and will include information on the EAC Working Group and their involvement in developing this strategy. Executive Summary To be completed after public exhibition In 2026 the City of Monash will be: A City: A City where the Community: A City where Council: Where garden city character and natural assets have been protected and enhanced Where neighbourhoods, infrastructure, buildings, community facilities, parklands and transport systems are designed and developed along environmentally sustainable development and urban design principles, in sympathy with the natural environment. it is convenient, safe and desirable to move around by walking, cycling and using public transport. re-uses and recycles as much of its waste as possible. Is proud of its sustainability achievements. Is well educated and engaged in how to reduce its environmental impacts. Actively enjoys and takes care of its natural environment. Participates actively in sustainability related programs and initiatives. Increasingly sees environmental sustainability as the normal and best way to do things. Leads by example on environmental sustainability issues. Plans and makes decisions with a focus on both immediate needs and the long term. Understands the verses long-term environmental and financial costs and benefits of its decisions. Works with the whole community to protect and restore our natural environment and to become environmental sustainable. Provides targeted programs and services and uses its powers to support all sectors of the community to become environmentally sustainable. Understands the power of effective government and regional partnerships and actively engages in these to support its own objectives. products trial
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