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Climate change: what are local governments liable for?

Publisher
Climate change Local government Australia
Resources
Climate change: what are local governments liable for? (IA link)
Description

Local governments are at the forefront of many activities that both contribute to climate change and are likely to be impacted upon by climate change. This paper examines their responsibilities at law to deal with climate change considerations when exercising their functions and powers.

Publication Details
Access Rights Type:
open
Post date:
17 Apr 2007

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