Welcome to the Victorian Local Government Sustainability Site

This portal provides access to a library of information for local government regarding sustainability in the natural and built environments and within council operations, and established under the Victorian Local Sustainability Accord.

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Sustainability Accord

The Accord funding program seeks to improve the capacity of local government to deliver environmental sustainability programs and actions. Funding recipients are encouraged to share the learnings and outcomes from their Accord projects with other councils.

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Nillumbik Council Sustainable Water Management Plan

Nillumbik Shire Council | 02/09/2011

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Accord Urban Forestry Project

Department of Sustainability and Environment | 17/11/2011

Read more about Accord Urban Forestry Project

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Built Environment

By being mindful of how and where building and development occurs, councils can affect energy use, travel behaviours, air quality, waste generated and resource use.

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'Sustainable Design Assessment in the Planning Process'

Municipal Association of Victoria | 03/05/2012

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MAV Rural Land Use Planning Forum - Outcomes Report

Municipal Association of Victoria | 23/08/2011

Read more about MAV Rural Land Use Planning Forum - Outcomes Report

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