where can I find more information?

Visit any of the links below to find more information on Climate Change, The CPRS and the State and Federal Governments strategies and actions to minimise the impact of climate change on our community.

The Victorian Government's climate change website www.climatechange.vic.gov.au/
This site provides information on climate change, global warming, the greenhouse effect and Victorian Government action on climate change mitigation.
The Federal Department of Climate Change - Think Change website www.climatechange.gov.au/
Climate change - get involved Your actions count! You can take direct action to make yourself and your home more environmentally friendly. Check out what you can do, and how the Government can help.
The Bureau of Meteorology Climate Change Website www.bom.gov.au/climate/change/
Australia's climate is changing It is the Bureau's responsibility to provide decision makers and the general public with accurate observations and information about our changing climate.
The 15th United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP15) en.cop15.dk
Taking place at Bella Center in Copenhagen from the 7th to the 18th of December, 2009, the conference has participants from 192 countries representing governments, the business community, and civil society - approximately 15,000 participants.
United Nations Environment Programme (Climate Change page) www.unep.org/climatechange
Mission: To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change unfccc.int
Over a decade ago, most countries joined an international treaty -- the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) -- to begin to consider what can be done to reduce global warming and to cope with whatever temperature increases are inevitable.
Senator the Hon Penny Wong www.climatechange.gov.au/minister
About Senator Penny Wong and Media releases and speeches by The Minister for Climate Change and Water
Garnaut Climate Change Review www.garnautreview.org.au
The Garnaut Climate Change Review presented its Final Report to the Prime Minister of Australia and the eight states and territories on 30 September 2008. The Review was an independent study conducted by economist Professor Ross Garnaut, commissioned by Australia's Commonwealth, state and territory governments in 2007.
Gavin Jennings MLC - Victorian Minister for Environment and Climate Change and Innovation www.premier.vic.gov.au/ministers
Gavin Jennings is Minister for the Environment and Climate Change, Minister for Innovation, and Deputy Leader in the Legislative Council. Gavin has a key role in spearheading the Brumby Government's approach to tackling the threat of climate change. His other portfolio of Innovation makes him ideally placed to drive technological and scientific advances in Victoria.
Victorian EPA Climate Change site www.epa.vic.gov.au/climate-change/
Featured pages in climate change * Carbon management * Carbon offsets * Carbon Innovators Network * EPA programs and initiatives * Greenhouse effect * Climate change glossary

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local organisations and campaigns

Visit any of the links below to find more information on Climate Change and local strategies and campaigns to minimise the impact of climate change on our community.

The Port Phillip EcoCentre www.ecocentre.com
The Port Phillip EcoCentre is a place where environmental solutions are hatched and nurtured. The EcoCentre is a not-for-profit community-managed environment group, supported by the City of Port Phillip. The EcoCentre provides a base for a number of affiliate groups involved in a range of activities, that promote biodiversity and community action.
Earthcare St Kilda www.earthcarestkilda.org.au
Earthcare is a practical, local environment group. We work closely with specialists and the Council to improve the environment in the City of Port Phillip.
Port Phillip Community Environment eHub www.enviroehub.com.au
The Port Phillip Community eHub offers a wide range of ways to address climate change and build a better environment at the local and global level through practical, personal and community action. This site is specifically provided for the community of Port Phillip and welcomes everyone with an interest in or commitment to sustainability.

This map* indicates what local areas may be affected by a 3m rise in sea level. Current Government projections provided by the CSIRO indicate that we will be well on our way to this by the end of this century.

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*courtesy of the RMIT publication Moved to Design (2008).

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