think climate. think change.
Department of Climate Change
Australian Greenhouse Office, Department of the Environment and Heritage, 2006
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Local governments are active in reducing greenhouse gas emissions from their own activities and encouraging emissions reduction actions by local communities. Many councils are taking action through Cities for Climate Protection™ Australia, a programme delivered by the International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives in collaboration with the Australian Greenhouse Office to assist local governments and their communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Local councils also carry out and promote establishment of vegetation for a range of environmental and community benefi ts. Establishing trees in urban and rural areas can provide a practical contribution to local and national efforts to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, while potentially contributing to Australia’s other environmental and economic goals.
This booklet shows how greenhouse can be incorporated into local government’s climate change and vegetation management activities. It provides information on:
