International Centre for Balanced Land Use, University of Newcastle October 2017
As the push to decarbonise energy systems escalates globally, the Hunter Region will face particular challenges due to its carbon-intensive economy. Policymakers and planners must balance the need to maintain regional prosperity with the need to reduce carbon footprints and environmental degradation. The transition to a low-carbon economy provides the opportunity to set the course for a resource-efficient and sustainable economy that will promote employment and growth in the Region.