5.Integration of planning frameworks

NRM planning cannot exist in isolation from landuse and other related planning in the ACT and local region. The intention is to achieve effective cooperation and collaboration between NRM and other planning interests.

The measurable target

The target is to achieve a more consistent set of NRM objectives across all the planning mechanisms of the ACT and local region, and ensure their progress is reported on regularly and rigorously. Progress towards the goal is likely to evolve gradually as it requires cooperation and new ways of thinking within and across national, state and local governments.

OUTCOMES	OUTPUTS	ACTIONS
Intermediate One set of NRM objectives for the ACT, expressed consistently in the Territory Plan, the National Capital Plan and the NRM plan, and echoed in management plans for specific places and their progress reported in regular SoE reports (2015) Long-term An enduring, stable and ACT-wide NRM planning framework in place that has made NRM targets mainstream and delivered significant NRM outcomes (2030)	The Territory Plan and National Capital Plan contain a natural resources overlay that identifies natural resource assets. An annual ACT natural resources report card compiled and presented by ACT Government agencies	Foundation Engage relevant planning agencies in current NRM Plan Revive triple bottom line accounting and sustainability in ACT On-ground Develop credible advocacy in planning and law making Review NRM legislation* Review subcatchment plans to ensure integration with ACT NRM Plan Facilitate collaborative NRM planning between NRM Council, ACTPLA, NCA and Department of Defence. Work with Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment and other agencies to streamline data gathering and reporting on ACT NRM assets and targets * Note that the oldest piece of ACT NRM legislation – the Nature Conservation Act 1980 – is currently under review

OUTCOMES

OUTPUTS

ACTIONS

Intermediate

One set of NRM objectives for the ACT, expressed consistently in the Territory Plan, the National Capital Plan and the NRM plan, and echoed in management plans for specific places and their progress reported in regular SoE reports (2015)

Long-term

An enduring, stable and ACT-wide NRM planning framework in place that has made NRM targets mainstream and delivered significant NRM outcomes (2030)

The Territory Plan and National Capital Plan contain a natural resources overlay that identifies natural resource assets.

An annual ACT natural resources report card compiled and presented by ACT Government agencies

Foundation

Engage relevant planning agencies in current NRM Plan

Revive triple bottom line accounting and sustainability in ACT

On-ground

Develop credible advocacy in planning and law making

Review NRM legislation*

Review subcatchment plans to ensure integration with ACT NRM Plan

Facilitate collaborative NRM planning between NRM Council, ACTPLA, NCA and Department of Defence.

Work with Commissioner for Sustainability and the Environment and other agencies to streamline data gathering and reporting on ACT NRM assets and targets

* Note that the oldest piece of ACT NRM legislation – the Nature Conservation Act 1980 – is currently under review