Archived News for Green Sector Professionals - April, 2011
Proposals for land care and environment projects from across the nation are invited under the Caring for our Country 2011-12 business plan.
The Gillard Government has announced up to $178 million will be made available to fund natural resource management projects through the Caring for our Country 2011-12 business plan.
The 2011 Caring for our Country 2011-12 business plan sets aside up to $66 million for base-level funding for regional NRM organisations, with the remainder for projects that contribute to achieving outcomes in line with the six national priority areas for Caring for our Country.
Australia climbs international clean energy ranking
The international environment agency, The Pew Charitable Trusts, has released a report that ranks Australia in 12th position in G20 countries - behind Brazil, Canada, Spain, France, India and Japan, but ahead of the UK - in terms of investment in clean energy.
Murray-Darling Basin Ministerial Forum meets
Ministers from across the Murray-Darling Basin have met to progress a collaborative and inclusive approach for governments and communities to develop and implement a plan for the Basin in which a healthy river system underpins strong and viable communities.
ACCI adopts Carbon Tax Resolution
The Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI), comprised of all State and Territory Chambers of Commerce and 28 National Industry Associations, has passed a resolution on the proposed carbon tax, ramining opposed to a unilateral carbon tax in the absence of similar policy action by major emitting nations and Australia's export competitors.
CSIRO launches climate change science book
CSIRO has launched Climate Change: Science and Solutions for Australia to help inform business, government, and the community about the many issues that need to be addressed in response to climate change.
Government avoids carbon tax speculation
The Federal Government says it is too early to speculate how much the proposed carbon tax would increase household expenses, after Treasury documents revealed it may add almost $900 a year to bills.