Lock the Gate Alliance recognises the necessity of a rapid decarbonisation of our society. A locally-led shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, combined with a reduction in consumption, is our vision for driving down carbon emissions and therefore reducing the impacts and urgency of the climate crisis. 

The needs of the community and environment take priority, but we believe that if this priority is recognised, renewable energy developments can be well planned, well managed, and provide considerable benefit to local communities and the country. 

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In line with the mission of Lock the Gate, we support the right of communities toprotect their natural, cultural and agricultural resources, and as such, take the stancethat renewable energy projects, should go beyond the current flawed planning systemand seek to protect land, water and communities.

It is necessary to ensure that the same approach and the same mistakes made by the fossil fuel industry, are not replicated by the renewable energy sector.

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