PM John Howard says Kyoto is bad for Australia (courtesy gov.au)

However, state governments are not necessarily prepared to reflect the Federal Government’s view. In a speech on 5 June at the launch of the state of Victoria’s greenhouse strategy, state Minister for Energy and Resources Candy Broad welcomed the Kyoto Protocol as a responsible framework for international action.

“Developed countries should play a leadership role both in setting an example through reductions in emissions, and by assisting developing countries through capacity building and technology transfer,” she said. “I would like to take this opportunity to re-affirm the Bracks (Victorian) Government’s view that the Kyoto Protocol provides a responsible framework for international action on climate change, and should be ratified by Australia,” she added.

Despite the Federal Government’s lack of good will towards the Kyoto Protocol, action has been taken to reduce the country’s greenhouse gas emissions. This includes the AU$13 million (US$7.4 million), five year Cities for Climate Protection Australia programme, which assists local governments and their communities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

 

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