PerspectivesActing on climate change and health in Victoria Victorian legislation will help the health sector reduce emissions and adapt to climate change V ictoria is taking decisive action to address the significant risks posed by climate change. In part, the Climate Change Act 2017 (Vic) requires the Victorian government to:• contribute to whole-of-government emissions reduction to meet net zero emissions by 2050;• prepare whole-of-government and sector emission reduction pledges;• develop and implement adaptation action plans, detailing the risks and impacts on systems (including health and human services); and Provenance: Commissioned; externally peer reviewed. ■
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