Low Emissions Energy Development Fund - Call for applications

The Premier's Climate Change Action Statement, released in May 2007, outlined a range of initiatives to address climate change in Western Australia. A key tool in meeting this challenge will be new, low emission technologies that reduce the State's carbon footprint.

The Climate Change Action Statement therefore included a $36.5 million Low Emissions Energy Development Fund to provide financial incentives to support technological advances that cut greenhouse gas emissions. On 30 July 2008, the Western Australian Government called for applications to be considered for funding under the second funding round of the Low Emissions Energy Development Fund. Up to $13.4 million will be available for allocation to suitable projects in this round.

Volunteer programs at DEC

The Department of Environment and Conservation operates a variety of volunteer projects including scientific research, community education and manual labour. DEC provides a wide variety of opportunities for volunteers in field, office and scientific situations. Volunteers over 16 years of age are registered, insured against personal accident and given guidance and training. People under the age of 16 may take part, but will need parental permission and control and, unfortunately, cannot be insured.

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