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Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts (DEWHA)
DEWHA develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's natural environment and cultural heritage.
Department of Climate Change
Established in 2007 as part of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio, the Department of Climate Change website is home to reports and findings on emissions monotoring, renewable energy, greenhouse gas findings and energy reporting regulations.
Austalian Local Government Association (ALGA)
ALGA is a national advocate of local government that initiates policy development and co-ordination, and carries out liaison activities on behalf of local government.
State and Territory Local Government Associations
Links to the local government association for each state and territory.
ICLEI Global
CCP New Zealand
Local Greenhouse Action
The Local Greenhouse Action program funds initiatives to help householders reduce their greenhouse gas emissions and provides councils with support to introduce emissions reduction projects.
City Energy and Resource Management (CERM)
CERM, a self-funded business unit of the Newcastle City Council, assists local governments throughout Australia to reduce greenhouse gas emissions profitably.
Energy Efficency and Conservation Authority (EECA)
A New Zealand body that runs Energy Wise Councils, a local government energy action project, and implements government strategies for energy efficiency, conservation and renewable energy in both the private and public sectors.
Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Case Studies
These Environmental Protection Agency case studies illustrate how states, localities, and private sector groups in the US are implementing policies to reduce GHGs.
Local Government and Shires Associations' (LGSA) Climate Change Action Pack
A support resource to help local councils and shires address the significant challenges climate change presents.
Global Greenstar Connections
Links to greenhouse resources, organisations and initiatives throughout the world.
CSIRO Climate and Weather
The CSIRO, the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation, conducts detailed investigations into a wide range of environmental issues including weather, climate change, forecasting and impacts.
Australian Centre for Science, Innovation and Society (ACSIS)
ACSIS is a Melbourne University initiative with a mission to facilitate scientific and technological innovation by providing strong working knowledge on sustainable consumption and international expertise.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Links to a variety of reports, such as the IPCC Fourth Assessment Report (AR4), and reports on carbon dioxide capture and storage, the ozone layer and the global climate.
Rocky Mountain Institute
An inspirational think-tank that conducts cutting-edge research into environmental problems, in particular energy, transport, climate and sustainable resource use.
Sustainable Living Foundation (SLF)
The SLF is an Australian community based not-for-profit organisation committed to creating major platforms to help accelerate the uptake of sustainable living.
World Resources Institute (WRI)
WRI is a think-tank whose mission is to provide information and practical proposals for policy and institutional change in order to foster environmentally sound and socially equitable developments.
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