KEY CLIMATE CHANGE PROGRAMS

Climate change programs are designed to enable and resource climate change responses. National Climate Change Adaptation Program www.climatechange.gov.au/impacts/nccap/index.html The National Climate Change Adaptation Program (NCCAP) aims to prepare Australian governments and vulnerable industries and communities for the impacts of climate change. The NCCAP outlines in broad terms the climate change research to be undertaken and the tools and guides to be developed. Australian Government Action on Climate Change: Factsheet www.climatechange.gov.au/about/publications/fs-overview.html This fact sheet provides a useful overview of Australian Government action on climate change mitigation and adaptation including international and national commitments, programs, investments and other initiatives. ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability www.iclei.org/ ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is an international association of Local Governments and local government organisations committed to sustainable development. ICLEI supports Local Government sustainability initiatives by providing technical advice, training, political support and information. ICLEI launched the Local Government Climate Roadmap in December 2007 to parallel the UNFCC Bali Action Plan, aiming to highlight the role of local government in climate protection. This website provides information on ICLEI programs, services, publications, news and events. Cities for Climate Protection Adaptive and Resilient Communities Program www.iclei.org/index.php?id=6549 ICLEI Oceania's Adaptive and Resilient Communities Program (ARC) for Councils and communities aims to build capacity for climate change adaptation planning. ARC employs a risk and opportunities management framework designed for climate change adaptation. Program implementation is supported by tools and templates found in the Local Government Climate Change Adaptation Toolkit. Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Australia www.iclei.org/index.php?id=2291 Cities for Climate Protection (CCP) Australia is a joint initiative between the Australian Government and ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability Oceania. CCP Australia is a part of CCP International, the largest local government greenhouse emission reduction program in the world. This website provides information about CCP Australia projects, participating Councils, news and reports. Solar Cities Program www.environment.gov.au/settlements/solarcities/index.html Solar Cities is run by the Australian Government Department of Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. The program is trialing a range of sustainable energy and water options. The data collected from Solar Cities will inform future climate change policy to reduce greenhouse gases. Perth is participating in the program. A Perth Solar City Announcement and Fact Sheet can be downloaded from this site. Federal Carbon Emission Reduction Initiatives for Communities and Households www.climatechange.gov.au/resources/community.html This Department of Climate Change webpage provides links to a range of carbon reduction emission initiatives for households and communities. WA Sustainable Energy Development Office (SEDO) www.sedo.energy.wa.gov.au/ The Sustainable Energy Development Office (SEDO) delivers the Western Australian Government’s sustainable energy programs. The SEDO website provides details of initiatives to increase energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy by government, industry and the wider community. Living Smart Program www.actnow.wa.gov.au/ The Western Australian Government’s Living Smart Program aims to foster sustainable living and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. The Living Smart website provides useful information for households and communities about reducing carbon emissions and living sustainably. Implementation of Living Smart is underway in selected communities. switch your thinking! www.switchyourthinking.com Launched in 2002, switch your thinking! is a greenhouse emission reduction program developed and implemented by the South East Regional Energy Group (SEREG) councils (Cities of Perth, Gosnells, Armadale, Serpentine/Jarrahdale and Victoria Park) and their communities. TravelSmart www.dpi.wa.gov.au/travelsmart/14890.asp The Western Australian Government’s TravelSmart program aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative encourages people to choose alternative modes of travel to cars, particularly for single person journeys. TravelSmart tools for local governments are available on this website. Australasian Mayors Council for Climate Protection www.climatemayors.com/index.php?id=23 The Australasian Mayors Council for Climate Protection (AMCCP) provides a voice for mayors of councils participating in Cities for Climate Protection (CCP). The AMCCP aims to build the capacity of CCP councils to mitigate and adapt to climate change. This website supplies information about participating mayors across Australia and their actions on climate protection, networks, news and views. Related Programs ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability Water Campaign™ www.iclei.org/index.php?id=2384 This campaign is part of ICLEI-Local Governments for Sustainability. In Western Australia, the campaign is delivered in collaboration with the state government. The campaign provides program, technical and political support to assist Local Governments to manage freshwater resources, reduce water consumption and improve local water quality. This website offers information about the campaign including actions, participants, case studies, news and events, as well as the opportunity for councils to exchange information. Waterwise Council Program www.watercorporation.com.au/W/waterwise_councils.cfm The Waterwise Council Program aims to assist Western Australian Local Governments to meet government water-efficiency measures and foster further efforts to use and manage water sustainably. The program is an initiative of the WA Department of Water, with the Water Corporation and ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability. Back to top

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