The Victorian Government is proud to be a Gold Sponsor of Greenhouse 2005 - an important opportunity to raise awareness of climate change and to support the development of solutions in partnership with the scientific and business communities.
It is now widely understood and accepted that climate change due to the enhanced greenhouse effect, poses a serious threat to the world community. Evidence continues to mount that our climate is changing, that human activities are responsible for this change, and that the impacts on the world's environment, societies and economies will be detrimental.
The Victorian Government believes that, in the face of this evidence, we cannot continue on a business-as-usual path. We need to accept that the future will be different from today, and to look for opportunities to build a future that sustains economic growth while transitioning to a low carbon economy.
The Victorian Government is committed to ensuring Victoria plays its part in national and international efforts to address the threat of climate change.