The Cities for Climate Protection Australia program is an innovative international campaign that helps local governments and their communities reduce greenhouse gas emissions and their impact on the environment.
CCP is delivered through a collaboration between ICLEI Oceania and the Australian Government. more...
Outstanding Initiative
Maribyrnong City Council, Vic
Hand dryers vs. paper towels for Maribyrnong Town Hall
Council staff now dry their hands with efficient air dryers rather than the 1.5 tonnes of paper towel they previously used each year. more...
New Opportunities
For CCP Partnership and Leadership
CCP is recognised internationally as the leading local government program addressing climate change.
To enable us to continue providing program support services we have introduced an annual participation fee for councils wishing to maintain or increase their level of program support.
Greenhouse Savings
Local governments, in association with ICLEI Oceania's CCP Australia Program, have achieved the following reductions in CO2e emissions:
Between 1997/98 and 2006/07, Australian councils have reduced CO2e emissions by over 13.3 million tonnes.
There are presently over 230 Australian councils participating in the CCP Program (see CCP Annual Reports).
Cities for Climate Protection® (CCP®) Australia: implementing
greenhouse action through a collaboration between the Australian
Government and ICLEI Oceania. The CCP® Australia Program is funded
by the Australian Government.
Council staff now dry their hands with efficient air dryers rather than the 1.5 tonnes of paper towel they previously used each year. 
