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CCP Australia

An innovative international campaign that helps local government and their communities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the environment.

In Australia, Cities for Climate Protection is delivered through a collaboration between ICLEI Oceania and the Australian Government. More...

Outstanding Initiative

Ararat Rural City, Victoria

Energise Business

Ararat Rural City is one of three municipalities participating in ICLEI Oceania's Energise Business project in 2007/08.

The project is an initiative of the Victorian Government's Greenhouse Strategy and is delivered by ICLEI Oceania. More...

New Opportunities

For CCP partnership and leadership

CCP is recognised internationally as the leading local government program addressing climate change.

To enable us to continue to provide program support services we have introduced an annual participation fee for councils who wish to maintain or increase the level of program support for work on climate change.

An information sheet [PDF document, 200KB] about the participation fee and additional support services is available to download. Alternatively, contact your state manager.

2007 Report Released

Local Government Action on Climate Change: CCP Australia Measures Evaluation Report

The new report, detailing CCP Australia councils' emission reductions in 2006/07, is now available.

Find out more about the new report and download a copy.

Council Media Highlights

Ararat Rural City Council, Vic, was featured in the Ararat Advertiser for its involvement in the CCP Energise Business Program.

Read the full article

Ararat Rural City Council's CCP council profile

Greenhouse Savings

Local governments, in association with ICLEI Oceania's CCP Australia Program, have achieved the following reductions in CO2e emissions:

Between 1997/98 and 2006/07, Australian councils have reduced CO₂e emissions by over 13.3 million tonnes.

There are presently 230 Australian councils participating in the CCP Program (see CCP Annual Reports).

What's New

Heart Foundation Local Government Awards

The Heart Foundation awards provide an opportunity for local government to celebrate its...

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Sustainable Transport Forum and Workshops

Held in NSW on April 2, attended by representatives from 21 councils and with 6 guest speakers.

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New CCP councils and changes to Qld participants

ICLEI Oceania welcomes Shoalhaven City Council and Upper Lachlan Shire Council, New South Wales, to...

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Biofuel uptake by local government: A warning from the Royal Society, UK

Biofuels have a “limited ability to replace transport fuels” states the Royal Society in its latest...

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Adelaide City Council launches world’s first solar electric bus

Adelaide City Council, ICLEI member and participant in Cities for Climate Protection and the Water...

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NSW Councils attend CCP Networking Event

CCP officers who attended the event enjoyed the networking and information sharing opportunity.

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New On-line Cycling Resource Centre

An new on-line information hub on cycling has just been launched by the Australian Bicycle Council.

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Setting up a Bikefleet

A new toolkit from TravelSmart assists organisations establish successful bikefleets.

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Active transport for families

A new resource for councils provides guidance on active transport to childcare centres

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Shire of Augusta-Margaret River joins CCP

ICLEI Oceania welcomes the Shire of Augusta-Margaret River, WA, to the Cities for Climate...

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Cities for Climate Protection® (CCP®) Australia: implementing greenhouse action through a collaboration between the Australian Government and ICLEI-A/NZ. The CCP® Australia Program is funded by the Australian Government.