CARBON FINANCE
Carbon finance
This web site is maintained by the World Bank's Carbon Finance Unit and contains a range of information on methodologies, projects and new developments in carbon markets. The CFU is actively involved in supporting greenhouse gas emissions reduction projects in developing countries.
CDM and JI Validation and Verification Manual
In 2002 the International Emissions Trading Association and the World Bank Carbon Finance Group/Prototype Carbon Fund commenced a process to produce the CDM and JI Validation and Verification Manual. The completed manual can be used by stakeholders involved in the development, financing, validation and verification of projects. This version of the manual replaces the earlier Preliminary Validation Manual, which was issued in November 2000.
Greenhouse Gas Assessment Handbook
Produced by the World Bank, this handbook is designed to provide practical guidance for the assessment of greenhouse gas emissions from World Bank supported projects. The text also includes a series of case studies.
CLIMATE CHANGE
International
Asia-Pacific Network on Climate Change
AP-Net is a knowledge-based on-line clearing house for the Asia-Pacific region on climate change issues. It provides a platform for policy dialogues and consultation within the region, access to information and data on climate change issues and developments focusing on the Asia-Pacific and supports capacity building for developing countries in the region.
The Center for Environmental Leadership in Business - Climate Change
The CELB engages the private sector worldwide in creating solutions to critical global environmental problems in which industry plays a defining role.
The Centre for International Sustainable Development Law
Chicago Climate Exchange
The Chicago Climate Exchange is North America’s only, and the world’s first, greenhouse gas emission registry, reduction and trading system for all six greenhouse gases.
Clean Air Initiative (US)
The CAI advances ways to improve air quality in cities through partnerships in selected regions of the world.
Climate Change Chronicles
Climate Change Chronicles provides news and information (updated daily) about climate change science, global warming and alternative energy.
The Energy and Resources Institute’s Clean Development Mechanism
The Institute’s website on the Clean Development Mechanism.
EUROPA - Environment and Climate Change
The European Commission’s website on Environment and Climate Change.
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
The IPCC was established by the World Meteorological Organization and UNEP to assess scientific, technical and socio-economic information relevant for the understanding of climate change, its potential impacts and options for adaptation and mitigation. The IPCC’s Second Assessment Report, Climate Change 1995, provided key input to the negotiations, which led to the adoption of the Kyoto Protocol to the UNFCCC in 1997.
Pew Center on Global Climate Change
The Pew Center on Global Climate Change brings together business leaders, policy makers, scientists and other experts to address climate change.
Point Carbon (Norway)
Point Carbon provides analysis, forecasting, market intelligence and news for the power, gas and carbon emissions markets.
Stern Review on the economics of climate change
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
In 1994, this International Treaty entered into force with the aim to reduce global warming. The Kyoto Protocol, an addition to the Treaty, sets legally binding target for emission reductions on those nations which have ratified it.
Domestic
Australian Government Bureau of Meteorology - Climate Change
The Australian Government’s Bureau of Meteorology’s website on Climate Change. It is the Bureau’s responsibility to provide decision makers and the general public with accurate observations and information about the changing climate.
Victorian Greenhouse Strategy
This is the website of the Victorian Government’s Department of Sustainability and Environment, providing information about the Victorian Government’s strategy to address climate change.
EMISSIONS TRADING
Emissions trading is a market-based scheme for environmental improvement that allows parties to buy and sell permits for emissions or credits for reductions in emissions of certain pollutants.
Asia-Pacific Emissions Trading Forum
The Asia-Pacific Emissions Trading Forum (which started out as the Australasian Emissions Trading Forum) promotes public debate about emissions trading in order to provide stimulus for Australia and New Zealand to progress in relation to these issues. The Forum is a source of information and analysis on emissions trading policy and market developments.
New South Wales Department of Environment and Conservation - Emissions trading
New South Wales’ Government’s Department of Environment and Conservation’s website on emissions trading.
RENEWABLE ENERGY AND SUSTAINABILITY
International
International Institute for Sustainable Development
The IISD contributes to sustainable development by advancing policy recommendations on international trade and investment, economic policy, climate change, measurement and assessment, and natural resources management. They report on international negotiations and broker knowledge gained through collaborative projects with global partners, resulting in more rigorous research, capacity building in developing countries and better dialogue between North and South.
World Business Council for Sustainable Development
The WBCSD brings together 180 international companies who are committed to sustainable development through economic growth, ecological balance and social progress. The WBCSD’s mission is to provide business leadership as a catalyst for change toward sustainable development, and to support the business license to operate, innovate and grow in a world increasingly shaped by sustainable development issues.
Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator
Australian Government’s Office of the Renewable Energy Regulator. The Office is a statutory authority established to oversee the implementation of the Australian Government's mandatory renewable energy target which places a legal liability on wholesale purchasers of electricity to proportionately contribute towards the generation of an additional 9,500GWh of renewable energy per year by 2010.
Australian Capital Territory’s Office of Sustainability
The ACT Government’s Office of Sustainability.
New South Wales’ Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability
New South Wales Government’s Department of Energy, Utilities and Sustainability. The Departments focus is on the areas of residential and business energy efficiency, renewable energy development, water and energy savings initiatives and promote the National Green Power Accreditation Program.
Northern Territory’s Department of Planning and Infrastructure
Northern Territory Government’s Department of Planning and Infrastructure. The Department promotes the sustainable development of the Territory.
Queensland’s Environmental Protection Agency
Queensland Government’s Environmental Protection Agency.
Queensland’s Sustainable Queensland
This site is a directory that links to sustainable products and services available in Queensland.
South Australia’s Office of Sustainability
Government of South Australia’s Office of Sustainability.
Tasmania’s Primary Industries, Water & Environment
Tasmanian Government’s Primary Industries and Water. The Department manages the States’ natural resources - air, land, water, plants and animals.
Victoria’s Department of Sustainability and Environment
Victorian Government’s Department of Sustainability and Environment. The Department is responsible for the sustainability of the natural and built environment.
Victoria’s Environment Protection Authority
Victoria’s Sustainability Victoria
Victorian Government’s Sustainability Victoria. Sustainability Victoria was established to deliver of the Government's Framework for Environmental Sustainability.
Western Australia’s Sustainable Energy Development Office
Government of Western Australia’s Sustainable Energy Development Office. The SEDO is focused on delivering the Government of Western Australia’s sustainable energy policy. Their key objectives include the increased uptake of energy efficient products, best practice energy management and greater use of renewable energy.
Australian and New Zealand Solar Energy Society
ANZSES promotes scientific, social and economic development through the environmentally sound utilisation of solar energy.
Australian Business Council for Sustainable Energy
The Australian BCSE is a member based industry association representing the sustainable energy industry in Australia.
The Australian Institute of Energy
To promote understanding and awareness of energy issues and the development of responsible energy policies in Australia.
The Australian National Sustainability Initiative
The Initiative offers a national resource that continually introduces new perspectives, facilitates partnerships and promotes diverse approaches in working towards sustainability.
Australian Water Association
The Australian Water Association promotes the sustainable management of water.
Australian Wind Energy Association
The Australian Wind Energy Association's Mission represents the Australian Wind Energy Community and promotes the sensitive and appropriate uptake of wind energy.
Bioenergy Australia
A government-industry forum to foster and facilitate the development of biomass for energy, liquid fuels, and other value added bio-based products.
Clean Air Society of Australia & New Zealand
A nongovernmental, nonprofit organisation first formed to bring together people with an interest in clean air and the mechanics of air pollution. Its focus is now expanded to encompass broader environmental management affairs, but with particular reference to air quality and related issues.
Emerging Energy Research
Emerging Energy Research is an independent research and advisory company that provides pragmatic and forward-thinking advice about new energy technologies, markets and strategies.
Environment Business Australia
Environment Business Australia represents the environment and sustainability industry in Australia. It aims to establish national and international networks to link Australian capacity and solutions with environmental challenges and problems.
National Centre for Sustainability
The NCS is a collaboration of several institutes. It provides educational leadership and works in partnership with industry, government and community to undertake program delivery, resource development, project work and applied research to support the development of sustainable practices in business, government and the community.
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficient Partnership
The partnership actively structures policy initiatives for clean energy markets and facilitates financing mechanisms for sustainable energy projects.
Renewable Energy Generators Association
REGA is a national body representing the leading generators, equipment suppliers and industry specialists in the zero emission electricity supply industry.
Waste Management Association of Australia
The WMAA is one of Australia's leading Association for waste management professionals. WMAA represents people from many disciplines, including physical & social sciences, engineering, law, government, management, OH&S, as well as people on the ground implementing recycling & waste management systems.
GREEN BUILDINGS
Australian Building Greenhouse Rating Scheme
The ABGR Scheme is a performance in operator based rating scheme that enables building owners and tenants across Australia benchmark their greenhouse performance.
Green Building Council of Australia Limited
The GBCA is a national, not-for-profit organisation supported by the Property Council of Australia. The GBCAUS has developed a rating scheme “greenstar” which rates buildings and tenancies at different stages of development.
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