Cairns City Council
Actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
Community
- Council is a co-sponsor of the Green Corridor Project which involves revegetation and remediation of approximately 140 kms of the Barron River from the upper catchment on the Atherton Tablelands to the river mouth where it flows in to the Great Barrier Reef World Heritage Area. The health of the Barron River is important to the community, industry (particularly agriculture) and governments.
Travel
- Council recently amended its fleet policy to allow for a variety of hybrid and fuel efficient cars.
Corporate
- Council is at the start of Milestone 3 which involves establishing the corporate strategies for reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
Future greenhouse abatement actions
- Cairns City Council is at the start of Milestone 3 which involves establishing the corporate strategies for reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
More information
Contact: Nikki Huddy
Web Address: www.cairns.qld.gov.au
Updated: April 2007
CCP Facts
State: Queensland
Date joined:
March 2005
Current Milestone:
Milestone 2
