Related websites

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Government

Department of Sustainability and Environment
The Department of Sustainability and Environment (DSE) leads the Victorian Government's efforts to sustainably manage water resources and catchments, climate change, bushfires, parks and other public land, forests, biodiversity and ecosystem conservation.
www.dse.vic.gov.au

Sustainability Victoria
Sustainability Victoria focuses on changing behaviour by providing advice and assistance for individuals, businesses, governments and communities to act in a more environmentally sustainable way.
www.sustainability.vic.gov.au

Department of Primary Industries
The Department of Primary Industries is responsible for energy and earth resources policy, as well as the promotion and regulation of the agriculture, fisheries and forestry industries in Victoria.
www.dpi.vic.gov.au

Department of Transport
The Department of Transport (DOT) oversees essential infrastructure in Victoria. In addition, DOI is responsible for the public transport, roads and ports, and major projects portfolios.
www.transport.vic.gov.au

Environment Protection Authority
The Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is a Victorian Government statutory body addressing land, water, air and noise pollution to create a safe, clean and sustainable environment for Victorians.
www.epa.vic.gov.au

Federal Department of Climate Change
The Department of Climate Change was established in 2007 as part of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio. Its website provides Australia’s National Greenhouse Accounts, as well as information on national policies, programs and climate science.
www.climatechange.gov.au

Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner
The Office of the Emergency Services Commissioner works to enhance Victoria’s emergency management arrangements by providing independent leadership for the emergency management sector and encouraging partnerships across a wide range of organisations and communities.
www.oesc.vic.gov.au

The Garnaut Climate Change Review
The Garnaut Climate Change Review was an independent study conducted by economist Professor Ross Garnaut, commissioned by Australia's Commonwealth, state and territory governments in 2007. Professor Garnaut presented his final report to the Prime Minister of Australia and the eight states and territories on 30 September 2008.
www.garnautreview.org.au


International

Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
Formed by the United Nations Environment Programme and the World Meteorological Organisation. The role of the IPCC is to assess the scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant for the understanding of the risk of human-induced climate change.
www.ipcc.ch

United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC)
Provides a one-step source of news, data, information and documents on the framework and the Kyoto Protocol.
www.unfccc.int


Non-government organisations (NGOs)

Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF)
Australia's leading national, environmental non-profit organisation.
www.acfonline.org.au

Climate Action Network Australia (CANA)
An alliance of over 25 regional, state and national environmental, health, community development, and research groups from throughout Australia tackling climate change.
www.cana.net.au

Environment Victoria
Environment Victoria is the state's peak non-government environmental organisation.
www.envict.org.au

Sustainable Living Foundation
An Australian community-based not-for-profit organisation committed to promoting, celebrating and practising the principles of sustainable living for the wider community.
www.slf.org.au

The Climate Institute of Australia
The Climate Institute is a non-partisan, independent research organisation that works with community, business and government to drive innovative and effective climate change solutions through research, education and communication.
www.climateinstitute.org.au


For households

Energy Rating
This site is a joint initiative of all Australian governments that explains the energy star rating label program for electrical appliances and includes a database of appliances and their energy ratings.
www.energyrating.gov.au

GreenPower
GreenPower is a joint initiative of ACT, NSW, SA, QLD, VIC and WA government agencies to guarantee that the renewable electricity you buy from energy suppliers meets stringent environmental standards.
www.greenpower.gov.au

ResourceSmart
ResourceSmart is a website designed for Victorians who want to shrink their impact on the environment. The site provides solutions, ideas and advice on rebates for energy and water-saving devices, how and where to recycle, and tools to reduce greenhouse gas pollution.
www.resourcesmart.vic.gov.au

The Green Vehicle Guide
The Green Vehicle Guide website provides ratings on the environmental performance of new vehicles sold in Australia. You can use this site to see how vehicles compare on greenhouse and air pollution emissions.
www.GreenVehicleGuide.gov.au

Travel Smart
Aims to reduce people’s dependency on cars by encouraging the choice of sustainable travel alternatives such as public transport, cycling and walking
www.travelsmart.vic.gov.au

Your Home
A joint initiative of the Australian Government and the design and construction industries. This site contains guides to building, buying or renovating a comfortable, energy efficient home.
www.yourhome.gov.au


For schools

Bureau of Meteorology
The Climate Education site of the Bureau of Meteorology provides links to useful climate education websites.
www.bom.gov.au/lam/climate

Centre for Education and Research in Environmental Strategies (CERES)
A Victorian community-based park which provides environmental, energy, cultural and sustainability education programs based on diverse demonstrations and displays across the site, and including hands-on experiential activities.
www.ceres.org.au

Climate Change Education
An online hub dedicated to climate change science, education and solutions.
www.climatechangeeducation.org

Environment Protection Authority
This site has a range of resources to support schools in teaching and learning about environmental issues, as well as student activities on ecological footprint and life cycle thinking.
www.epa.vic.gov.au/students

Globe
An international program that has schools around the world measuring and reporting on aspects of their environment.
www.globe.org.uk

Greenhouse Calculator
The Australian Greenhouse Calculator is a program that can calculate your yearly greenhouse gas emissions. The calculator will also compare your greenhouse emissions with that of a 'typical' house and a 'green' house. This site provides guidance on classroom activities for teachers,
www.epa.vic.gov.au/greenhousecalculator


For businesses

Australasian Emissions Trading Forum (AETF)
Information and analysis for business on emissions trading policy and market developments
www.aetf.net.au

Energy Star
A site that defines international standards for energy-efficient home and office equipment.
www.energystar.gov.au

Greenhouse in Agriculture (GCCA)
Coordinated by the University of Melbourne, this project aims to research, develop and communicate cost-effective options for the abatement of methane and nitrous oxide from Victorian agriculture.
www.greenhouse.unimelb.edu.au

Grow me the money
An unique program for Victorian small to medium sized businesses interested in environmental sustainability. This site provides step by step instructions for saving money and reducing resource consumption. The program is run by the Victorian Employers’ Chamber of Commerce and Industry (VECCI) and Environment Protection Authority (EPA) Victoria.
www.growmethemoney.com.au

National Australian Built Environment Rating System (NABERS)
NABERS is a performance-based rating system for existing buildings. NABERS rates a building on the basis of its measured operational impacts on the environment. Building owners, managers or occupants can manage and reduce these environmental impacts.
www.nabers.com.au

The Climate Group
The Climate Group is an independent, non-profit organisation dedicated to advancing business and government leadership on climate change. This international agency has an office in Melbourne.
www.theclimategroup.org

The Green Building Council of Australia (GBCA)
The GBCA is a national, not-for-profit organisation supported by industry and government to develop a sustainable property industry for Australia by encouraging the adoption of green building practices. The GBCA also manages the ratings tool ‘Green Star’.
www.gbcaus.org


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