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Commonwealth Government Cape Grim Greenhouse Gas Data (CSIRO)
Website showing data collected over the last 35 years by CSIRO and the Bureau of Meteorology at the Air Pollution station at Cape Grim, Tasmania. It demonstrates how levels of greenhouse gases have been changing each month
Commonwealth Government Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI) Handbook
The Australian Government has released the downloadable Handbook which contains information about the CFI and how it operates. It will also help farmers decide what type of CFI activity might be right for businesses and organisations
Commonwealth Government Carbon price
Information about the Australian Government's plan to reduce pollution and increase energy efficiencies by putting price on carbon pollution. Tax on carbon will be paid by large polluters under the carbon pricing mechanism
Commonwealth Government Clean Energy Future
The Australian Government's website for its plan to secure a clean energy future. The plan aims to cut pollution and drive investment in clean renewable energy so Australia can compete and remain prosperous. It provides information on the carbon price, incentives to invest in clean renewable energy, energy efficiencies, and land use. Links to a household assistance estimator and information to help small business
State Government Climate change (Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment)
A number of reports and projects are available on climate change strategies and actions which are currently being undertaken or planned to address greenhouse gas emissions and climate change adaptation. The Department has run projects which focus on climate change projection and adaptation
Local Government Climate Change (LGAT)
Local Government Association of Tasmania resources on climate change to assist local government to understand and address the issue. Includes the Climate Change Toolkit, and a summary report on consultations with Tasmanian councils
State Government Climate Change and Coastal Risk Assessment Project
Conducted by the Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment, the Project is developing tools and resources to assist with risk-based management and planning for various assets and values in the coastal zone. A range of documents on coastal exposure to climate change is available to download
Local Government Climate change impacts on Clarence coastal areas
Project, initiated by the Clarence City Council, in response to Council and community concerns about erosion of beaches and flooding events in coastal areas. A report detailing project findings has been released. Supporting documents and FAQs are also available
State Government Climate Change Linkage Database
The Climate Change Linkage Database aims to connect people, businesses and organisations working within the Tasmanian climate change space, developing and implementing climate change strategies. Online registration forms are available
State Government Climate change rebates and grants for business (Earn Your Stars)
Details of rebates and grants available to Tasmanian businesses to find climate change solutions and to adopt more efficient technologies and practices
Commonwealth Government Climate change strategies and information (Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry)
Details of the National Agriculture and Climate Change Action Plan which is an agreement between Australian governments to develop a coordinated framework for climate change policy in agriculture. Includes information on projects funded under the Plan
Commonwealth Government Climate Commission
The Commission has been established to inform Australia’s approach to addressing climate change and help build the consensus required to move to a competitive, low pollution Australian economy
Other Climate Futures for Tasmania
A research project of the Antarctic Climate & Ecosystems CRC, based in Hobart. The aim of the project is to provide detailed data to better represent Tasmania's geography and its effect on climate change. The data will be made available to local government, emergency services, water authorities, power companies, farmers, graziers, fruit growers, vignerons and researchers
State Government ClimateConnect grants
Details of the Tasmanian Government's grants program providing funds for projects that help Tasmanians work together in local communities to find climate change solutions
State Government Coastal risk management plan template
The template, with supporting guidelines, has been produced for use by local planners and managers to assist in managing risks to assets in the coastal zone vulnerable to sea-level rise. A case study has also been developed to provide a working example of how to use the template
Commonwealth Government Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
The Australian Government Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency leads the development and coordination of Australia's climate change policies. Its website provides information on the science of climate change, climate trends, and details of what government is doing and what individuals, businesses and the community can do. Includes emissions data and reports, and grants information
Commonwealth Government Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency: Public consultations
List of the Department's current and closed consultations, as well as submissions received
State Government Earn your stars blog: contribute
The Tasmanian Climate Change Office invites people to contribute details of interesting web articles relating to climate change in Tasmania, so these can be linked to from the 'Earn your stars' blog
State Government Earn your stars calendar
Calendar of events held in Tasmania
State Government Earn Your Stars micro-grants
Earn Your Stars Micro-grants program aims to assist local communities, households and individuals find and implement local solutions to the challenges of climate change with grants of up to $3000 each. Includes links to application forms
State Government FarmPoint: Climate change: Tasmanian resources
Provides climate change fact sheets, tools and useful links about available Tasmanian resources
Local Government Lauderdale Beach
Clarence City Council webpage describing restoration work to the beach area after storm damage. Also future plans of the Council to help alleviate coastal erosion and the continuing impacts of climate change and suggestions for how residents can assist this process
State Government Local government area climate profiles
Developed by the Antarctic Climate and Ecosystems Cooperative Research Centre, the profiles highlight key results from the Climate Futures for Tasmania project at the local level. Information is provided on past and current climate, and changes in future temperature, rainfall and runoff, extreme events and other impacts
State Government Low carbon Tasmania issues paper
Submissions in response to the Paper will inform the development of a new 2020 Climate Change Strategy. Downloadable Issues Paper and related Paper, and feedback template. Submissions close 21 June 2013
State Government Natural Systems Resilient to Climate Change Project
The Project addresses the need for the Tasmanian Government and the community to better understand the risks of climate change to our natural environment in order to make informed planning and management decisions. Includes the first assessment of the potential impacts of climate change: Vulnerability of Tasmania's Natural Environment to Climate Change: An overview
State Government Tasmanian Climate Change Action Council
Information about the ten-member Council from across science, business, government and the community which will provide high level, independent advice on Tasmania's response to climate change
State Government Tasmanian Climate Change Office
Website of the Tasmanian Climate Change Office, established to coordinate and implement government policy and initiatives relating to the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions in the state, and to engage with Tasmanians in the effort to reduce emissions. The website provides information on the actions of the State and Commonwealth Governments to reduce emissions, and useful information for Tasmanians on the actions they can take. Includes reports on adapting to climate change impacts from the Adaptation Unit
State Government Tasmanian Coastal Adaptation Decision Pathways Projects (TCAP)
The Local Government Association of Tasmania, the Tasmanian Climate Change Office and the Tasmanian Planning Commission will work with Break O’Day Council, Clarence City Council, Kingborough Council and Latrobe Council to identify what is required in practical terms to assist these communities to adapt to coastal climate change impacts over time

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