Australia-US Climate Action Partnership
In February 2002 Australia entered into a Climate Action Partnership with the United States. Through the Partnership, Australia and the US are currently implementing several projects and activities under each of the following themes:
- Climate change science and monitoring
- Stationary energy technologies
- Engaging with business - technology development
- Engaging with business - policies, tools and approaches
- Collaboration with developing countries to build capacity to deal with climate change
- Greenhouse accounting in the forestry and agriculture sector
Details of the Partnership's work programme were announced in Washington DC by the Minister for the Environment and Heritage and US Under Secretary of State for Global Affairs, on 9 July 2002.
Significant progress has been made under the Partnership since its announcement. The Partnership is delivering practical results and has the potential to result in greater efficiencies and reduced costs for Australia and the US through sharing of experience, expertise, data and resources, and is leading to enhanced exchange of research and technologies.
Senior officials from both countries met in Canberra on 25 to 26 July 2005 to review progress and discuss future directions under the Climate Action Partnership.
Work programme
The Climate Action Partnership now includes 32 projects and activities. These projects relate to measuring and accounting for emissions, improving scientific understanding, supporting low-emission technology, engaging business, and improving forestry and agriculture practices
An overview of the Work Programme
