SEC TION 3: The fr amework
3.4 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals The United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) recognise environmental, economic and social aspects to sustainability and that action in one area will contribute to the outcomes in other areas. The UN SDGs provide a framework that outlines the linkages between
actions in achieving sustainability outcomes – including for development and production. The 2030 NRM Strategies have been developed with clear linkages and alignment with this global framework and the following subset of the UN SDGs. Attachment 2 provides further detail.
Figure 4: Subset of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals relevant to the 2030
NRM Strategy
3.5 State-wide drivers, opportunities and threats to natural resource management 3.5.1
Policy outlook overview
Global trends in international markets, climate change and unexpected events (such as the COVID-19 pandemic) present both risks and opportunities for Australia and Tasmania, adding to uncertainty while also providing growth and development opportunities. A detailed review of the current national, state and local policy setting, risks, opportunities and local drivers is provided in Attachment 1. In summary, at the national level, the National Landcare Program, Regional Land Partnerships Program addresses agricultural sustainability and conservation of nationally significant natural values and landscapes. As preferred service providers to the Australian Government, the three Tasmanian NRM organisations deliver services and projects to meet the specific and targeted outcomes and priorities of the Australian Government. This work aligns with programs delivered by NRM organisations across Australia and supports national policy agendas such as Australia’s Strategy for Nature 2019-2030 – Australia’s national biodiversity strategy and action plan; Threatened Species Strategy; National Soil Strategy; and the Drought Resilience Funding Plan 2020-2024.
Tasmania’s policy outlook over the next five years and beyond is characterised by the drive to build the economy by expanding primary production and competitiveness of the agriculture, forestry, tourism, and fisheries sectors while significantly expanding renewable energy output and storage for export to mainland states. Governments at state and local levels are planning for increased tourism and population growth from both interstate and international migration – attracting people to visit and make their home in the state. Specific Tasmanian policy and agendas relevant to natural resource management include: • The enhancement of primary production through policies and plans such the Competitiveness of Tasmanian Agriculture for 2050 (White Paper 2020); Sustainable Agri-Food Plan 2019-23; Strategic Growth Plan for the Tasmanian Forests, Fine Timber and Wood Fibre Industry; Rural Water Use Strategy and Tasmanian Biosecurity Strategy.
NRM STRATEGY 2030: CRADLE COAST TASMANIA
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