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2014

Towards More Sustainable Street Lighting

Asset Management     Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
This Practice Note lays out the emerging street lighting options for Local Government in Australia; explains how these options will reduce costs, improve service levels and improve environmental outcomes; highlights key impediments to securing these potential benefits; and makes recommendations for action. Read more »
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Published: 01/08/2014 Program: Organisation capacity building

Climate Adaptation Manual for Local Government: Embedding Resilience to Climate Change - Volume 1, Report

Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change     Planning, Development and Open Space Management
This report outlines step-by-step framework for effectively embedding climate risk into council operations. Read more »
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Published: 14/05/2014 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

Climate Adaptation Manual for Local Government: Embedding Resilience to Climate Change - Volume 2, Case Studies

Emergency Management     Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change     Planning, Development and Open Space Management
This volume outlines leading case studies and practical resources from Australian municipalities and overseas for embedding climate resilience into local government operations. Read more »
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Published: 14/05/2014 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

2012

Local Action for a Low Carbon Future

Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
The paper sets out a policy position on the role local government can play in moves towards a low carbon future, with findings reflecting a consensus view developed across a range of local government organisations.
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Published: 13/06/2012 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

2011

Climate Change Science: Top ten sources to build your personal knowledge

Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
This paper provides advice on ‘top ten’ reliable and easily accessible sources of research written for non-specialist readers on the science of climate change.
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Published: 27/08/2011 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

Local Government Climate Change Roundtable Document

Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
The roundtable document which includes the agenda and the four papers discussed.
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Published: 04/05/2011 Program: Research and Policy Foresight

Australian Local Government and Climate Change Working Paper

Environmental Sustainability and Climate Change
This ACELG working paper provides a snapshot of what is happening in local government in Australia in relation to climate change.
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Published: 31/01/2011 Program: Research and Policy Foresight