Useful Resources

Useful links

Climate change

CSIRO, weather - www.csiro.au/science/climateweather.html

Qld Government Climate Smart Living - http://www.climatesmart.qld.gov.au/ Information for work, travel, home and community; Community funding; and Low Carbon Diet Program

Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Green Paper - http://www.climatechange.gov.au Australian Department of Climate Change

Queensland Government Office of Climate Change - http://www.climatechange.qld.gov.au The Office of Climate Change leads the development of a whole-of-government policy framework to meet the climate change challenge. The Office of Climate Change utilises the latest scientific information to provide a rigorous evidence base for new policy initiatives. Provides scientific information about Climate Change in Queensland.

Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority - http://www.gbrmpa.gov.au/corp_site/key_issues/climate_change
Building knowledge and response strategies for the Great Barrier Reef. Impacts on the Reef and activities being undertaken to address climate change on the Reef.

Climate Change frequently asked Questions - http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/sustainability/
climate_change_in_queensland/frequently_asked_questions/
Queensland Environment Protection Agency

Climate Change in Queensland, what the science is telling us (June 2008)http://www.climatechange.qld.gov.au/ - The report summarises the latest peer reviewed science on climate change in Queensland.

Climate Changes - http://www.longpaddock.qld.gov.au
The Long Paddock website is provided by the Queensland Government. It supplies decision-support information services to help clients better manage climatic risks and opportunities particularly those associated with the El Niño - Southern Oscillation (ENSO) phenomenon.

Climate Change: Risk and Vulnerability - Australian Greenhouse Office -http://www.greenhouse.gov.au/impacts/publications/risk-vulnerability.html
Promoting an Efficient Adaptation Response in Australia - Final Report, March 2005

Climate Change Impacts on Australia and the Benefits of Early Action to Reduce Global Greenhouse Gas Emissions - http://www.csiro.au/resources/pfbg.html Consultancy report written for the Australian Business Roundtable on Climate Change

Adapting to Climate Change: a Queensland local government guide - http://www.lgaq.asn.au/lgaq/publications/LGAQ_Climate%20Change%20Adaptation%20Guide.pdf A guide to help Councils throughout Queensland assess the likely effects of climate change on their diverse range of roles and responsibilities and plan appropriate responses. If adequately planned for, some of the effects - and costs - of climate change can be minimised

KPMG, Climate changes your business - http://www.kpmg.com/Global/IssuesAndInsights/ArticlesAndPublications
/Pages/Climatechangesyourbusiness.aspx KPMG’s review of the business risks and economic impacts at sector level.

Sustainability

Sustainable Tourism, Tourism Australia - http://www.tourism.australia.com/AboutUs.asp?sub=0303 Sustainable tourism case studies. Learn about changes Tourism Australia is taking to become more sustainable.

Pacific Asia Tourism Association (PATA), Sustainable Tourism Wiki - http://sustainable-tourism.wetpaint.com/ A knowledge bank contributed to by travel and tourism stakeholders and moderated by PATA Sustainable Tourism Advisory Committee.

WTO Sustainable Development of Tourism - http://www.world-tourism.org/frameset/frame_sustainable.html Facilitate the development of sustainable tourism through research, destination specific activities, guidelines for policy making, good practices and case studies.

Queensland Environment Protection Agency - http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/sustainability Overview of ecologically sustainable development

QWESTnet - http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/sustainability
/industry/qwestnet__queensland_water_and_energy_sustainable
technologies_network/ QWESTNet (Queensland Water and Energy Sustainable Technologies Network) aims to bring together sustainable technology users and retailers in an informal environment where relevant technologies, independent overviews and case studies are presented and discussed. Participants can also network with current users of sustainable technologies.

Energy Efficiency
Queensland Energy Advisory Service - http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/sustainability/energy/ Provide impartial, free advice on energy efficiency and renewable energy, and distribute the EPA's range of informative brochures and fact sheets.

Renewable Energy Rebate -http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/sustainability/
energy/renewable_energy_rebate_programs/ To rebate programs that provide financial assistance to help Queenslanders choose renewable energy alternatives.

Renewable Remote Power Generation Programme - Australian Greenhouse Office - www.greenhouse.gov.au

Renewable Energy Fact Sheets - http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/sustainability/
sustainability_publications/ Queensland Environment Protection Agency
Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme

Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Green Paper - http://www.climatechange.gov.au Australian Department of Climate Change

Action for Caravan Parks

The Guideline on Environmental Management Planning for Caravan Parks - http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/sustainability/
industry/case_studies/ The Guideline on Environmental Management Planning for Caravan Parks has been prepared to provide guidance to caravan park operators who wish to improve their environmental performance. It may also be helpful to other small accommodation providers.

Hints for the Hotel Industry

Helpful Hints for the hotel industry - http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/environmental_management/sustainability/
industry/case_studies/ Many hotels are discovering that their environmentally responsible practices can improve business and save money in more ways than one. More efficient practices such as waste reduction and recycling programs will preserve and conserve energy, reduce air pollution and save water and money.

Using transport smartly

Green Vehicle Guide - http://www.greenvehicleguide.gov.au The Green Vehicle Guide helps you by rating new Australian vehicles based on greenhouse and air pollution emissions. An Australian Government initiative.

Water recycling

Water recycling guidelines - http://www.nrw.qld.gov.au/water/regulation/recycling/guidelines.html

Waste management

Recycling Near You - http://www.recyclingnearyou.com.au/
Planet Ark and Sensis 'Recycling Near You' website. You can search for local recycling information either by Council area or product.