Changes to CCP Australia

After twelve years of supporting ICLEI Oceania’s Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) program, the Australian Government has advised that funding will cease at the end of the financial year.

Regretfully, this means that ICLEI Oceania will end its CCP milestone support program and projects on 30 June 2009.

However, ICLEI Oceania's climate work with councils will continue through a new CCP Partners Program. [more]

Adaptation Toolkit

The recently launched Local Government Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit is now available to download. [more]

CCP councils deliver record greenhouse gas reductions

The Local Government Action on Climate Change: CCP Australia Measures Evaluation Report 2008 has been released, revealing record greenhouse gas savings for 2007/08. [more]

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 2007/08, Australian councils have reduced CO₂e emissions by over 18 million tonnes.

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

What's New

Update 1 to CCP councils

25 May 2009: Council impacts from the cessation of CCP Program Support Services

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ICLEI Oceania announcement on CCP Australia Program

On Thursday 14 May, the Australian Government formally advised ICLEI Oceania that current funding...

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ICLEI Climate and Water Forum

Winthrop, Western Australia, Thursday 23 April 2009

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CCP NSW State Forum

Climate mitigation in a changing context - what role for local government?

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Sydney and Melbourne share coveted planning award

CCP Leaders City of Sydney and City of Melbourne have received the PIA President’s Award.

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Parking pays for carbon neutrality

The City of Fremantle, a CCP Partner, has decided to invest its parking revenue in 'green' energy.

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CCP Queensland Forum: 6 April, Brisbane

The forum will focus on the CPRS and the NGERS, and the impacts on local government.

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National Awards for Local Government

The 2009 awards are now open for all elected councils to apply. Entries close Friday 17 April 2009.

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Climate Change Adaptation – Local Government Leadership Forum

The New South Wales Forum will be hosted by the City of Sydney on Tuesday 7 April. Register now!

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Adaptation Toolkit launch

Melbourne Lord Mayor Robert Doyle launches the Local Government Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit,...

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