The Department of Sustainability and Environment is responsible for the conservation and sustainable use of Victoria's natural environment, biological diversity and cultural heritage.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/nrence.nsf/Home+Page/DSE+Conservation%7EHome+Page?open

The Australian Government takes the challenge of climate change seriously. Our approach is to reduce greenhouse pollution, work with the international community, prepare for the climate change that we cannot avoid. You'll find information about the actions we are taking. Climate change is a challenge shared by all Australians - so our website also includes information about actions householders and industry can take to reduce their carbon pollution.

http://www.climatechange.gov.au...

http://www.climatechange.gov.au/

The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment and heritage and to promote Australian arts and culture.

http://www.environment.gov.au...

http://www.environment.gov.au/

The Kyoto Protocol is an international treaty designed to limit global greenhouse gas emissions.

http://www.climatechange.gov.au...

http://www.climatechange.gov.au/international/kyoto/

The major role of these Ministerial Councils is to better integrate Australia's conservation and sustainable production objectives. Provides links to publications, meetings and media releases.

http://www.mincos.gov.au...

http://www.mincos.gov.au/

The Office of Climate Change is responsible for whole of government policy and strategy, focussing on longer term issues and the economic, environmental and social impacts of climate change.

http://www.dpc.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dpc.vic.gov.au/CA256D8000265E1A/page/Listing-Areas+of+responsibility-Office+of+Climate+Change!OpenDocument&1=50-Our+Department~&2=30-Areas+of+responsibility~&3=0-Office+of+Climate+Change~

Sustainability Victoria has a number of programs and initiatives designed to increase Victoria's environmental sustainability.

http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au...

http://www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/www/html/1718-our-programs.asp

The Department of Sustainability and Environment works to find new ways of doing things so that Victorians can reduce their impact on the environment and live more sustainably. Links to information and resources.

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au...

http://www.dse.vic.gov.au/dse/nrence.nsf/childdocs/-51B7A26E5FB2257B4A2567CB000310AF?open

TravelSmart Australia brings together the many community and government based programs that are asking Australians to use alternatives to travelling in their private car.

http://www.travelsmart.gov.au...

http://www.travelsmart.gov.au/index.html

Describes the role and function of the Council to advise the Government of Victoria on matters relating to the protection and ecologically sustainable management of the environment and natural resources of the State of Victoria. Also provides links to current and previous investigations.

http://www.veac.vic.gov.au...

http://www.veac.vic.gov.au/index.htm