Briefs to Members

Climate

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Local Governments and the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Act

The briefing paper is designed to assist local governments determine whether they have reporting obligations under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) Act. It explains the key concepts used in determining who needs to report currently under the Act, how participation requirements may change following the introduction of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS), and the relevance of the information in the local government context.

Download briefing paper [PDF document, 532 KB]

The new ICLEI Oceania Emissions Inventory Protocol

ICLEI Oceania is currently developing a new best-practice protocol for the preparation of greenhouse gas emissions inventories by local governments in Australia.

This information sheet explains the background to the new protocol and some of its features, including how it aligned National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting (NGER) framework.

The new protocol is the Australian Supplement to the recently released ICLEI International Local Government GHG Emissions Analysis Protocol. The protocol will provide updated guidance for councils on how to prepare corporate and community inventories – including which emission sources to include, which calculation methodologies to use, and how to report on emissions. It will also assist councils in aligning with the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme.

A draft of the new protocol is expected in May 2009, with the final version to be released in June 2009. Further updates on the Australian Supplement will be posted on this webpage.

Download information sheet [PDF document, 200 KB]

The Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme and the Role of Individual Emissions Reduction Activities

ICLEI Oceania has prepared a members brief on the implications of the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) on councils’ emissions reduction activities.

The brief outlines the rationale for continued local and regional investment in energy conservation and renewable energy as key strategies in accelerating our transition to low-carbon and more sustainable cities and regions. It also suggests some opportunities for demonstrating additional local leadership.

Download brief [PDF document, 180 KB]

Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Fundamentals

A Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) Fundamentals presentation has been prepared for councils, providing a broad overview of emissions trading schemes and the CPRS in general.

It is intended as background information only and can be used by council staff for internal briefings.

Download presentation [PDF document, 1 MB]

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