Climate change mitigation survey of Queensland councils: carbon footprint management
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Paper/Presentation Title | Climate change mitigation survey of Queensland councils: |
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Presentation Type | Paper |
Authors | |
Author | Zeppel, Heather |
Journal or Proceedings Title | Proceedings of the 2012 Local Government Research Showcase and Forum (ACELG 2012) |
Number of Pages | 14 |
Year | 2012 |
Place of Publication | Australia |
Web Address (URL) of Paper | http://lgresearch.net.au/sites/iken.net.au/files/ACELG%20Qld%20Forum%202012%20%28Zeppel%29_paper.pdf |
Conference/Event | 2012 Local Government Research Showcase and Forum (ACELG 2012) |
Event Details | 2012 Local Government Research Showcase and Forum (ACELG 2012) Event Date 11 Oct 2012 Event Location Brisbane, Australia |
Abstract | Climate change impacts and carbon mitigation initiatives are key issues for local government (ACELG, 2011; Pillora, 2011; Storey et al, 2012). This research evaluates carbon mitigation actions by 32 local councils in Queensland. A 2012 survey profiled climate change responses, carbon mitigation actions, and council motives for emissions reduction. The study found carbon actions related to council size and capacity, coastal location, and climate change strategies. Carbon actions were mainly implemented by City, then Regional, and lastly Shire councils. Carbon leadership was mainly evident among coastal councils and larger inland councils (>30,000 resident population) that assessed their emissions. Larger metropolitan |
Keywords | climate change mitigation, carbon management, local government, Queensland |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 440704. Environment policy |
410101. Carbon sequestration science | |
440805. Environmental politics | |
Public Notes | No evidence of copyright restrictions preventing deposit. |
Byline Affiliations | Centre for Sustainable Business and Development |
Institution of Origin | University of Southern Queensland |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/q1919/climate-change-mitigation-survey-of-queensland-councils-carbon-footprint-management
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