Climate change mitigation by Greater Adelaide councils

Zeppel, Heather and James-Overheu, Christina (2012) Climate change mitigation by Greater Adelaide councils. International Journal of Organisational Behaviour, 17 (2). pp. 29-34.

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Abstract

This paper reports on carbon mitigation actions adopted by Greater Adelaide councils (n=14) in South Australia. A survey of environmental officers profiled carbon mitigation actions, emissions auditing, and motives for emissions reduction by councils. The main reasons for carbon actions were a climate change plan, showing climate leadership, and cost savings.

Item Type:Article (Commonwealth Reporting Category C)
Additional Information:Authors retain copyright. © H Zeppel & C James-Overheu.
Uncontrolled Keywords:carbon mitigation; eco-efficiency; local government; Adelaide; South Australia
Fields of Research (FOR2008):16 Studies in Human Society > 1605 Policy and Administration > 160507 Environment Policy
05 Environmental Sciences > 0503 Soil Sciences > 050301 Carbon Sequestration Science
16 Studies in Human Society > 1606 Political Science > 160605 Environmental Politics
Subjects:UNSPECIFIED
Socio-Economic Objective (SEO2008):D Environment > 96 Environment > 9603 Climate and Climate Change > 960302 Climate Change Mitigation Strategies
ID Code:21171
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Deposited On:24 Apr 2012 12:35
Last Modified:06 Feb 2013 15:07

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