Links
The Department of Climate Change has useful information and tools for households and communities to understand and tackle climate change.
Coolmob in the Top End and in Central Australia is a sustainable living project of theEnvironment Centre NT, the Arid Lands Environment Centre and Desert Knowledge Australia.
COOLmob staff and volunteers work with households and the community to help them reduce greenhouse gas emissions through improved home energy efficiency and reduced car usage as well reduce water consumption and waste going to landfill.
The Environment Centre NT (ECNT) plays a crucial role in improving environmental protection and management throughout the NT. ECNT is the peak non-government environment group in the Territory. ECNT works to promote environmental awareness, involve the public in conservation issues, provide information and support the recognition of Aboriginal rights and aspirations.
Aim Green and Lean is an innovative sustainability program offered by the Australian Institute of Management and AusIndustry. The program assistssmall businessowners in the Territory to improve their environmental performance and save money.
The North Australia Land Manager website was created by the Tropical Savannas CRC supported by the Natural Heritage Trust. It aims to meet the information needs of north Australian land managers including pastoralists, Landcare groups, Indigenous groups and government agencies.
WWF-Australia has a range of information and ways that you can take action on climate change. The WWF coordinate the global event Earth Hour, for which the NT Government was a proud supporter in 2008.
Northern Territory Government
The Power and Water Corporation website contains simple and practical ways to save money off your yearly power and water bill. The website also has information on incentives to help you make the switch to solar hot water.
The Department of Natural Resources, Environment, The Arts and Sport has more information on the environmental impact of climate change in the NT and what you can do to help the environment.
The Department of Regional Development, Primary Industry, Fisheries and Resources has facts sheets and video presentations on climate change.
The Department of Planning and Infrastructure has information regarding building sustainability and building ‘green’.
The Department of Planning and Infrastructure has maps of the cycling networks across the NT click and information on public bus timetables
For information on EnvironmeNT grants to undertake environmental project click HERE.
Northern Territory Local Government
Darwin City, Alice Springs Town Council and Palmerston Council are taking action on climate change through the Australian Government Cities for Climate Protection Australia program.
Each link below will provide you with recycling information in your local area: