Jesuit Social Services welcomed the opportunity to contribute to consultation on Victoria’s emissions reduction target for 2035. We note the importance of this consultation given that climate change is having unprecedented impacts on people and nature across every region of the globe, including Victoria.
In this submission, Jesuit Social Services urges the Victorian Government to take immediate action to drive down emissions across all sectors of the economy. We call for this to be achieved with a just transition to ensure those most vulnerable to the impacts of climate change are resourced to adapt and build resilience.