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Transport adaptation action plan

Victoria’s Climate Change Strategy is leading our state to a net-zero emission future by 2045. Find out about our transport pledge, action plan and new laws.

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The ambitious strategy and interim targets position Victoria as a leader in tackling climate change and creates new jobs and industries of the future.

The strategy charts Victoria’s path to emissions reductions of between 45 to 50 per cent by 2030 and 75 to 80 per cent by 2035 on the way to net-zero emissions by 2045.

Learn more about Victoria’s Climate Change Strategy(opens in a new window).

Transport pledge

As the transition to ZEV technology gains pace, the Transport Sector Pledge 2026-2030 puts in place measures across the freight and passenger transport system that will deliver significant emissions reduction beyond 2030.

Our pledge includes clear actions that reduce emissions for a cleaner future.

Transport Sector Pledge 2026-2030 accessible (WORD 203.8 KB) Word 203.77 KB (opens in a new window)

Transport Sector Pledge 2026-2030 (PDF 2.4 MB)

Adaptation Action Plan

We’re supporting Victoria’s climate resilience now and in the future. The Victorian Government has prepared Adaptation Action Plans (AAPs) across seven systems to ensure Victoria’s climate resilience, now and in the future.

The Transport Adaptation Action plan (Transport AAP) outlines actions to address the impacts of climate change, develop a deeper understanding of its implications for the transport system and respond or adapt to change.

As the first in a series of five-year plans, the Transport AAP provides the building blocks for a climate-resilient Victorian transport system by 2045. Subsequent AAPs will be prepared every five years, as required by the Climate Change Act 2017(opens in a new window).

The Transport AAP considers the whole transport system and includes 15 actions to address, plan and prepare transport assets, infrastructure, and services for climate change impacts.

This follows the three whole-of-Victorian government priority focus areas to:

The Transport AAP establishes a solid foundation for the climate resilience of the transport system by improving knowledge, capability, capacity, and approaches to decision-making.

It focuses on outlining governance and providing leadership to address climate change risks and on strategic planning to embed climate change considerations into all aspects of our work.

Adaptation Action Plans have been prepared for seven essential systems aim to ensure sustainable finance for climate adaptation actions and to collaboratively trial innovative partnerships for the future safe and sustainable movement of goods and people, including vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.

At the same time, we will work towards the long-term goals of strengthening our emergency management systems and supporting the development of the in-built resilience of our high-profile assets.

Downloads

Transport Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan 2022-2026 accessible Word 1.07 MB (opens in a new window)

Transport Climate Change Adaptation Action Plan 2022-2026 PDF 4.49 MB (opens in a new window)

Environment protection laws

We’re complying with new laws to better protect the environment.

Environmental sustainability in transport

Environmental sustainability is a key priority for us. We recognise that the transport network is a public space that contributes to healthy, sustainable, and liveable communities.

In addition to complying with around 40 state, federal and international environment, and heritage acts and treaties, we strive to be a leader in protecting cultural heritage values, human health, and the environment.

Environment Protection Act 2017

The Environment Protection Act 2017 is underpinned by the General Environmental Duty (GED)(opens in a new window) which requires anyone engaging in an activity that could pose risks to human health and the environment, to understand the risks and take reasonably practicable steps to eliminate or minimise them.

Visit EPA to understand your obligations(opens in a new window)

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Updated 18 February 2026

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