Net zero by 2050
The Queensland Government is committed to net zero emissions by 2050.
A credible and affordable pathway will help:
- maintain Queensland’s competitiveness
- support access to international capital markets
- manage emerging international trade risks
- unlock private sector investment.
The Queensland Government will develop sector emissions reduction plans to ensure all industries are engaged in realising a net zero future. These sectors are:
- energy
- resources
- agriculture and land
- transport
- industry
- built environment.
Read more about the emissions reduction plans in the program for making emissions reduction plans. The program fulfils the requirements under section 11 of the Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024.
The program was updated on 15 July 2026 to better align the program with the requirements of the Clean Economy Jobs Act 2024 by only listing sector specific plans.
Adaptation
The Queensland Government is committed to adaptation actions that mitigate the risk of potential economic, social and environmental impacts from climate change.
The former government’s Climate Adaptation Strategy 2017–2030 is currently under review.
Climate Science and Data
Climate science information can be found at Queensland Future Climate.
Emissions data is compiled and reported by the Australia Government in the National Greenhouse Accounts.