Victoria’s Climate Change Strategy

Veterinarians Essential to Climate Solutions, Says AVA in Submission to Victorian Government

The Australian Veterinary Association has called on the Victorian Government to integrate veterinarians into its 2026–2030 Climate Change Strategy, highlighting the profession’s vital role in reducing agricultural emissions, managing disease risks, and supporting communities during climate disasters. The AVA’s submission outlines practical, evidence-based proposals, including recognising animal health as a climate mitigation strategy, embedding vets in emergency response plans, adopting a One Health approach to disease, and empowering vets as climate educators. These recommendations align with the State’s emissions and resilience goals and are grounded in the AVA’s 2022 climate policy.

Read more about Victoria’s Climate Change Strategy Submission here.