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  • NAGA Strategic Plan 2006
    To guide NAGA's project selection and implementation, NAGA undertook a strategic planning process in the second half of 2006. NAGA identified the key trends and issues that will impact on NAGA's ability to deliver substantial energy conservation and greenhouse gains in the next 5 years, developed a vision statement, and strategic goals, actions and priorities. This process culminated in the production of the NAGA Strategic Plan.
    Downloads
    > NAGA Strategic Plan (download document)
  • Victorian Regional Greenhouse Alliances
    The Victorian Government has supported the establishment of Regional Greenhouse Alliances across Victoria through provision of funding under the Greenhouse Regional Partnership Program, for employment of Alliance Coordinators. Other Victorian Regional Greenhouse Alliances include Central Victoria Greenhouse Alliance, North East Greenhouse Alliance, South West Sustainability Partnership, Western Port Greenhouse Alliance and Western Alliance for Greenhouse Action. New partnerships are forming in other parts of metropolitan Melbourne, Geelong region, and Goulbourn region. For more information, visit Department of Sustainability and Environment's Regional Partnerships site.
  • NAGA's advocacy submissions
    NAGA has prepared submissions to a number of enquiries and studies. Copies of the submssions can be downloaded below.
    Downloads
    > NAGA's submission to the Victorian Climate Change Summit August 2008 (download document)
    > NAGA's submission to the Garnaut Review April 2008 (download document)
    > NAGA submission to the Wilkins Review May 2008 (download document)
    > NAGA's submission to the Federal Government's Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme Green Paper Sept 08 (download document)
    > NAGA submission to the Draft Metro Waste and Resource Recovery Strat Plan May 08 (download document)
  • Personal action to cut greenhouse emissions
    Climate change is happening now and you can do something about it.
    Everyone can cut their greenhouse gas emissions and reduce the impact of climate change.
    Every Victorian household produces on average over 12 tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions each year. More than half of these emissions come from electricity usage, the vast majority of which is generated through burning brown coal in the Latrobe Valley.
    Our local greenhouse emissions are growing and will continue to grow unless we take actions to curb our energy usage. By saving energy, you'll save money, as well as help protect our environment from the impacts of climate change.
    Governments and businesses around the world are setting targets to reduce their greenhouse emissions and every day, more join the ranks of those setting the ambitious Zero Net Emission target.
    Here's how to set your target to Zero Net Emissions:

    1. Save energy
    Some easy things you can do around the house:
    * Change all your globes to compact fluorescents
    * Insulate your roof or top up existing insulation
    * Set your heating to 18-20 C and your cooling to 24-26 C
    * Buy 5 star appliances
    * Fit AAA taps, toilets and washers
    There is lots of information on the web to give you ideas and assistance, including Victoria's ResourceSmart web site.

    2. Reduce your energy and fuel use
    * Walk or cycle whenever you can - think of the time you can save on going to the gym!
    * Relax on the train, tram or bus instead of sweating in the traffic.
    * Car pool with your colleagues or neighbours.
    * When you drive, run your car efficiently; click here for tips.


    3. Use Renewable Energy - purchase accredited Green Power
    Purchase Green Power, generated from renewable resources such as solar or wind energy, for homes, businesses and events. Talk to your energy retailer, or you can find more information at:
    Accredited Green Power
    Green Electricty Watch

    4. Offset what's left
    While the emphasis should always be on reducing emissions first, purchasing offsets is a practical and affordable way to compensate for emissions that we still create. In addition, by incorporating the cost of greenhouse gas emissions into day-to-day life, a person or business can get a sense of the true cost of their activities.
    It's now possible to offset remaining emissions from your energy usage and for your car or plane trips. Listed are links to calculate and offset your emissions in Victoria.
    www.climatepositive.com
    www.carbonneutral.com.au
    www.greenfleet.com.au

    What else can we do?
    Ethical Investing in Australia: How you invest your money, including superannuation, may have one of the largest impacts on your greenhouse emissions. Put your money where your mouth is. If you don't agree with the tobacco industry, uranium mining or Asian sweatshops then don't pay for them!
    Click here for more information.

    Sustainable Shopping: What you buy can have a big impact. Buy local and refuse packaging whenever you can.
    Click here for more information on the Ethical Consumer Group, and download a copy of their Guide to Ethical Supermarket Shopping.
    Eco-Buy helps business and government organise their purchasing to aim for more environmentally friendly product selection.

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