APRA finalises prudential guidance on managing the financial risks of climate change. 'The guide covers APRA’s view of sound practice in areas such as governance, risk management, scenario analysis and disclosure of climate-related financial risks.' (Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, Sydney) >

World Inequality Report 2022 ... Growing Inequality has been exacerbated by the Covid pandemic, which may limit governments financing climate change mitigation. 'The currently low wealth of governments has important implications for state capacities to tackle inequality in the future, as well as the key challenges of the 21st century such as climate change.' - page 15, bottom of left column.Specifically see Chapter 6, Global Carbon Inequality, pp.114-135 (World Inequality Lab, Paris School of Economics, Paris) >

'An efficient rollout of renewable energy zones should give investors confidence and consumers lowest costs, while maintaining reliable supply.' Submission to Government. (The Grattan Institute, Melbourne) >

State and Trends in Adaptation Report 2020. 'We need to hold fast to this spirit of collaboration as we confront an existential threat even bigger than Covid-19: climate change.' (Global Center on Adaptation, The Netherlands) >

Will infrastructure bend or break under climate stress? 'Infrastructure is the backbone of the global economy, connecting people, enhancing quality of life - and promoting health and safety. But climate change is revealing infrastructure vulnerabilities.' (McKinsey Sustainability, USA) >

N.S.W. Government plans to re-equip Bus fleet with 8000 electric buses. (Transport N.S.W.) >

Hosting electric vehicle fast charging sites - 'We’re now looking for businesses, commercial property owners and managers, local councils as well as site operators and owners across NSW to be part of the world-class charging network.' (Energy Saver, NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment) >

'In Australia, packaging waste is growing twice as fast as our population. The harmful effects of consumer packaging on our oceans, waterways and land are well known, yet we have one of the highest levels of per capita waste generation in the world. Compared to other developed economies, we recycle less.' (Institute for Sustainable Futures, University of Technology, Sydney) >

Protecting Biodiversity and Ecosystems - 'At issue: Whether the Brazilian Constitution guarantees a fundamental right to a stable climate and whether the Brazilian government may be compelled to meet emission and deforestation reduction goals.' Institute of Amazonian Studies v. Brazil. (The Sabin Center for Climate Change Law, Columbia Law School) >

A '...resource hub providing a regularly updated collection of material relating to “ecocide” law, including definitions, history, published research, existing laws, and media coverage. (Stop Ecocide International and the Promise Institute for Human Rights at UCLA School of Law) >