Fed: Key points of the 2020 summit's environment stream

AAP General News (Australia)
04-20-2008
Fed: Key points of the 2020 summit's environment stream

Key points of the 2020 summit's environment stream:



AMBITIONS:

- Australia to become world's leading green and sustainable economy

- Emissions trading system and complementary measures drive government-led low-carbon revolution

- Dependency on climate-sensitive water resources reduced

- Health of ecological systems improved



IDEAS:

- A national sustainability, population and climate change agenda supported by robust
institutions

- A federal government-led national cities program to reduce emissions, save water
and encourage public transport

- A national indigenous knowledge centre focusing on climate change, sustainability and water

- All new buildings after 2020 to be carbon neutral

- Give people the tools to measure and manage their individual carbon footprint



AAP pw/mfh/wf/bwl

KEYWORD: SUMMIT CLIMATE (FACTBOX)

2008 AAP Information Services Pty Limited (AAP) or its Licensors.