NATIONAL CLIMATE CHANGE SUMMIT

3 June 2008, Canberra

In February 2008, the Australian Automobile Association (AAA) published its climate change statement, On The Road To Greener Motoring.

A clear message of the statement is that if we are to achieve significant cuts in motoring related greenhouse gas emissions, contributions from many parts of society will be required.

AAA hosted a national climate change summit in Canberra on 3 June 2008. 

The summit brought together leading experts and decision makers to critically examine the role that cars play in our society and the environment, and set an agenda for future strategies and activities.

Communique

At the conclusion of the Summit, AAA published a communique which reinforces the Association's position on climate change and sets out commitments for further action.

Speakers and Presentations

Speakers at the event were (click on the link to download presentations):

• The Hon Anthony Albanese, Minister for Infrastructure

• Terry Agnew, Chief Executive Officer, RACWA

• Brett Janissen, Executive Manager, Asia-Pacific Emissions Trading Forum, and Senior Manager, The Allen Consulting Group

• Terry Warin, Executive Director, ITS Australia

• Max Gillard, President, SAE-Australia and Australian Head of Toyota Technical Centre – Asia Pacific

• Frank Russell, Biofuels Project Director, BP Australia

• David Ward, Director General, FIA Foundation for the Automobile & Society

• Phil Westlake, Industry Development Manager, Australian LPG Association

• Bill McKinley, National Manager Government Relations, Australian Trucking Association

Other Downloads

On The Road To Greener Motoring climate change statement

Fact Sheet: What Motorists Think About Environmental Issues

Fact Sheet: Eco Driving

Fact Sheet: Cutting Motoring Club Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Fact Sheet: Roadside Assistance Goes Green

Fact Sheet: Emissions Trading

Fact Sheet: Fuel Tax Reform

Fact Sheet: Commonly Asked Questions

The Students' Perspective: What Students of Merici College, Canberra Think

More Information

For more information about the summit, please contact:

       Julie Anderson, Liaison Manager, Australian Automobile Association (AAA)

       Phone: +61 2 6247 7311

       Email: aaa@aaa.asn.au

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