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URL: http://www.epa.qld.gov.au/

Proper Citation: Queensland DERM (RRID:SCR_012329)

Description: The department handles some of the most complex issues facing Queensland, including securing water for the future, managing land use, meeting the challenges of climate change, and conserving the states natural and cultural heritage. We promote sustainable living and resource use, and employ the latest science to underpin decision making. We are responsible for developing initiatives which ensure Queensland reduces its carbon footprint while also making sure the State is well-placed to meet the impacts of climate change. The Queensland Centre for Climate Change Excellence (QCCCE) provides specific climate science and research on climate change impacts and addresses issues that are specifically relevant to Queensland. A suite of ClimateSmart programs encourages householders and business to contribute to minimising the impacts of climate change by reducing their carbon emissions. This will help achieve the Queensland Governments Toward Q2 Green target: cut by one-third Queenslanders carbon footprint with reduced car and electricity use while also conserving water at home, work and in their communities. grants/funding Natural Resources Awareness Grants 2010 recipients announced The successful applicants for the Natural Resources Awareness Grants for 2010 have been announced. More than 100 000 has been allocated to 17 community projects to help promote the importance of natural resource management and reduce our carbon footprint. Koala disease research fund The Koala Disease Research Fund is offering grants to support high quality research that will guide DERM management actions to mitigate the effects of disease on wild populations of koalas. Indigenous cultural heritage grants Two cultural heritage grant programs administered by DERM offer funding formanaging and protecting Indigenous cultural heritage sites and helping registered Indigenous cultural heritage bodies fulfil their legislative role. Incentives for natural resource management Visit the Natural Resource Management Incentives database for information on grants offered by industry and federal, state, and local governments for natural resource management activities. Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund The Queensland Sustainable Energy Innovation Fund helps Queensland-based organisations to develop innovative technologies for reducing consumption of fossil fuels, water or greenhouse gas emissions. Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative The Great Artesian Basin Sustainability Initiative provides financial assistance to landholders to rehabilitate bores and replace bore drains with piped systems, which help preserve water and restore artesian pressure. Other grants Visit Queensland GovernmentGrants, or call Smart Service Queensland on 13 13 04* for information on current funding and grants for all Queensland Government departments. * Local call costs apply Closed Low Carbon Diet Community Funding Program The Low Carbon Diet Community Funding Program assists with administration and delivery costs to help Queensland groups and organisations implement the diet. Applications for Round 4 close 7 December 2009. Lifestyle Waterwise Grants program The 10 million Lifestyle Waterwise Grants program was launched in December 2006 to encourage community-based not-for-profit organisations to reduce their water consumption.

Abbreviations: DERM

Synonyms: Department of Environment and Resource Management, Queensland Government Department of Environment and Resource Management

Resource Type: data or information resource, portal, organization portal