Bilateral Climate Action Partnerships (CAP)

Country	Australia
Year Implemented	2002
Policy Status	In force
Agency	•Department of Climate Change and Energy Efficiency
Related Policies	International Climate Change Policy
Policy Type	•Voluntary Agreement   •Intra-Government
Policy Target	•Multiple Renewable Energy Sources   •All
Policy Sector	•Framework Policy
Description	Under the Bilateral Climate Change Partnership Program, Australia has partnerships with China, South Africa, New Zealand, the European Union, the United Kingdom, Japan, and the United States.These partnerships provide opportunities for building stronger political relationships and influencing other countries' climate change policies at the highest level. Through these partnerships, Australia supports practical activities that address climate change issues of mutual concern. Our partnerships with developing countries aim to build their capacity to tackle climate change alongside sustainable development.
URL	www.climatechange.gov.au/en/government/initiatives/bilateral-cc-partnership-program.aspx www.climatechange.gov.au