The first phase of the program focused on 25 resorts across 20 islands. For each resort, opportunities were identified and business cases developed for projects with the potential to reduce emissions and build resilience. The program found that if the resorts implemented these projects, they would collectively achieve annual energy savings of approximately $3.5 million and carbon savings of approximately 18.5 kt CO₂-e per year. The business cases have been used to help secure funding through the greening' element of the Great Barrier Reef Island Resorts Rejuvenation Program. The Queensland Government, with the Australian Government and south-east Queensland local governments, has also committed to delivering a sustainable and climate-positive Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games ('Brisbane 2032"'). Brisbane 2032 will accelerate Queensland's zero net emissions transition and deliver lasting climate legacies for host communities. As next steps, the Queensland Government will be preparing their: