Actions Timeline Resourcing 5.3.1 Encourage integrated and Participate in and advocate for, initiatives and programs that assist When S opportunity efficient usage and government, residents and businesses to conserve water, provide alternative water arises improved waterway quality and sources and building community and environmental resilience health Continue to support water conservation and waterway initiatives, community 2016-26 F groups and activities including Waterwatch 5.3.2 local awareness, Implement in partnership, community education and behaviour change programs 2016-26 F knowledge and appreciation of that improve understanding of integrated water cycle management, water sensitive water quality and stream urban design and water conservation principles relating to households and condition businesses through specific educational programs and activities Sustainability is integrated into Council decision-making processes Actions Timeline Resourcing 6.1.1 Establish a whole of organisation Establish an internal cross-directorate to guide the 2016-26 F Sustainability Advisory Group approach to environmental implementation of this Strategy and actions sustainable leadership Continue to coordinate Monash’s community Environmental Advisory Committee 2016-26 F Continue to implement and build capacity of Council’s internal Green Team 2016-26 F Integrate environmental criteria, leadership and partnership considerations into 2016-26 F Council’s policies and priorities including Community Plan, Corporate Plan, Departmental Plans, staff appraisal processes and individual work plans at all levels Demonstrate leadership and commitment to sustainability by ensuring council 2017-26 F reports and decisions consider environmental impacts Develop and strengthen partnerships that achieve Council’s sustainability objectives Actions Timelines Resourcing 6.2.1 Establish successful sustainability Implement partnership and leadership outcomes from Built Environment, Urban 2016-26 F partnerships Ecology, Climate Change, Waste and Resource Management and Integrated Water Management priority areas Strengthen partnerships that lead to sustainability networking, capacity building, 2016-26 F innovation, research and monitoring outcomes and opportunities Provide staff with ongoing support, capacity building and information to assist 2016-26 F them deliver sustainability outcomes
Actions Timeline Resourcing 5.3.1 Encourage integrated and efficient usage and improved waterway quality and health Participate in and advocate for, initiatives and programs that assist government, residents and businesses to conserve water, provide alternative water sources and building community and environmental resilience When opportunity arises S Continue to support water conservation and waterway initiatives, community groups and activities including Waterwatch 2016-26 F 5.3.2 local awareness, knowledge and appreciation of water quality and stream condition Implement in partnership, community education and behaviour change programs that improve understanding of integrated water cycle management, water sensitive urban design and water conservation principles relating to households and businesses through specific educational programs and activities 2016-26 F Sustainability is integrated into Council decision-making processes Actions Timeline Resourcing 6.1.1 Establish a whole of organisation approach to environmental sustainable leadership Establish an internal cross-directorate Sustainability Advisory Group to guide the implementation of this Strategy and actions 2016-26 F Continue to coordinate Monash’s community Environmental Advisory Committee 2016-26 F Continue to implement and build capacity of Council’s internal Green Team 2016-26 F Integrate environmental criteria, leadership and partnership considerations into Council’s policies and priorities including Community Plan, Corporate Plan, Departmental Plans, staff appraisal processes and individual work plans at all levels 2016-26 F Demonstrate leadership and commitment to sustainability by ensuring council reports and decisions consider environmental impacts 2017-26 F Develop and strengthen partnerships that achieve Council’s sustainability objectives Actions Timelines Resourcing 6.2.1 Establish successful sustainability partnerships Implement partnership and leadership outcomes from Built Environment, Urban Ecology, Climate Change, Waste and Resource Management and Integrated Water Management priority areas 2016-26 F Strengthen partnerships that lead to sustainability networking, capacity building, innovation, research and monitoring outcomes and opportunities 2016-26 F Provide staff with ongoing support, capacity building and information to assist them deliver sustainability outcomes 2016-26 F
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