Reduce, Remove and Store
Time has run out to avoid dangerous climate change by reducing emissions alone.'In scenarios analysed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), limiting warming to 1.5°C is only possible with both rapid reductions in global greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and the removal of emissions from the atmosphere' (Climate Change Authority, Canberra) >
Boosting International Private Climate Finance
'The role of central banks, financial regulators and sectoral coalitions' (Chatham House, London) >
National Electric Vehicle Strategy (Podcast)
Does the National Electric Vehicle Strategy go the distance? [re: Federal Government's National Electric Vehicle Strategy] 'At the heart of the policy is a fuel efficiency standard, which sets a limit for carbon emissions from vehicles, to incentivise the sale of electric vehicles' (Grattan Institute, Melbourne) >
The Australian National Electric Vehicle Strategy
'The National Electric Vehicle Strategy sets a vision to increase the uptake of electric vehicles (EVs) to reduce our emissions and improve the wellbeing of Australians.' (Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Canberra) >
IPCC Synthesis Report
'Human activities, principally through emissions of greenhouse gases, have unequivocally caused global warming, with global surface temperature reaching 1.1°C above 1850–1900 in 2011–2020. Global greenhouse gas emissions have continued to increase, with unequal historical and ongoing contributions arising from unsustainable energy use, land use and land-use change, lifestyles and patterns of consumption and production across regions, between and within countries, and among individuals high confidence).' (Released by Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, Geneva) >
YourHome
Australia’s independent guide to designing, building or renovating homes to ensure they are energy-efficient, comfortable, affordable and adaptable for the future. Available as printed book, or free downloads as PDF. Also free downloads of indicative sustainable house plans. (Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Canberra) >
Making Climate an Immediate Security and Priority
The ASLCG [Australian Security Leaders Climate Group] exists to reframe the narrative, making climate an immediate security and immediate priority.' 'Higher temperatures; more intense extreme weather events, including heatwaves, cyclones and wildfires; changes to local climates threatening water and food supply; and rising sea levels are all examples of major threats affecting our global and national security. These accelerating climate impacts are expected to increase the risk of civil unrest, conflicts and fuel mass refugee movement within our region over the coming decades.' Report: 'Climate Security Up Front'. (Australian Security Leaders Climate Group) >
Positioning Australian Industry to Prosper in the Future
Heavy industry in Australia could decarbonise, help limit warming to 1.5 degrees and create up to 1.35 million jobs: new report outlines pathways... 'Positioning Australian industry to prosper in a net zero global economy’, was prepared for the Australian Industry ETI by Climateworks and CSIRO, in consultation with industry and research partners'. (Climateworks Centre, Melbourne) >
The National Climate Disaster Fund
Australia urgently needs a dedicated, independently administered fund to meet the escalating costs of natural disasters due to global warming. (The Australia Institute, Canberra) >
Big Tech and Climate Policy
'This research shows that the Big Tech companies do not appear to be matching their huge economic footprint with corresponding strategic support for strong government action to implement the Paris Agreement.' (InfluenceMap, London) >