The Agriculture and Land Sector Plan (2025) is a national framework aimed at guiding Agriculture and land to contributing to Australia’s net zero goal. Three strategic objectives are identified to underpin an appropriate contribution from the sectors towards Australia’s net zero goal. First, Australian producers remain global leaders in low-emissions food and fibre production. Action on climate change cannot come at the expense of food security. Therefore, continued efficiency gains and improvements to the emissions intensity of production will be necessary to meet growing demand while contributing to emissions reduction goals. Second, we must support diverse landscapes that balance agricultural production, carbon storage and nature repair. Growing carbon storage in the land is critical for Australia to meet its net zero goal. However, in doing so, we must consider multiple priorities and land uses. Finally, decarbonisation of agriculture and land must deliver real benefits for regional communities, producers and land managers, including First Nations peoples. It is critical to enable a fair and orderly transition for regional, rural and remote communities. To achieve these multiple objectives, four foundational areas for action have been identified: 1. understand emissions at the enterprise and national level 2. support innovation to deliver commercially viable abatement options 3. strengthen on-ground action 4. enhance the role of Australia’s land in a net zero economy.
Australie · 2025-01-01