Aerial view of Bicentennial Park, Sydney OIympic Park, for the Smart Irrigation Management for Parks and Cool Towns project.
Overview
Cities generate up to 70% of carbon emissions. So, taking collective action in our cities and urban centres is essential for us to achieve our net zero ambitions.
The Net Zero Cities Action Plan (PDF 2.05MB) helps us all take pragmatic steps to shape a brighter, more sustainable future.
Everyone can make a difference
Every individual, household and business can play a part in delivering net zero cities. Learn more about the steps you can take:
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Net zero at home
Making small changes at home can reduce your carbon footprint.
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Net zero in your neighbourhood
You can collaborate with neighbours and local businesses and your council to reduce emissions together.
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Net zero in your suburb or city
Everyone living working, visiting and running a city or town centre can play a role in reducing emissions across the precinct.
NSW Government actions
The Net Zero Cities Action Plan includes 16 actions for the NSW Government to support a goal of net zero cities.
We will do this by:
- showing leadership and generating insights
- creating partnerships and delivering pilots
- supporting innovative approaches.
Read the Net Zero Cities Action Plan (PDF 2.05MB) for more detail on the actions.
Related work
NSW was one of the first states to commit to net zero emissions by 2050.
The Net Zero Plan Stage 1: 2020–2030 is the foundation for NSW's action to reduce emissions, reach our targets of a 50% emissions reduction on 2005 levels by 2030 and to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
The Net Zero Cities Action Plan complements this and other major emissions reduction initiatives.
Read more about NSW Government action to reduce emissions.