There’s still more we can do within the Australian Sustainable Finance Strategy to help meet critical company sustainability goals.
It’s still possible for Australia to cut emissions in line with holding climate change to 1.5°C, but only if we act quickly and seize the enormous opportunities offered in fast decarbonisation.
As we wait for global leaders to convene and chart the future course for the world’s population of eight billion, we can take proactive steps to protect health from climate change through multifaceted and sustained efforts that transcend the confines of net zero.
You’ve likely heard about the annual Conference of the Parties, but what exactly is it, and why does it matter?
Reaching 82% renewable energy share of the market by 2030 is admirable, but we’re underestimating how much electricity we’ll need to generate.
If we’re to effectively tackle the critical challenge of climate change, we urgently need a better and more coordinated global transformation to environmentally-friendly economies.
After a decade of climate wars, Australia is suddenly united, with state, territory and federal governments aiming for net zero by 2050 for the first time.
It’s imperative we build national capacity programs for healthcare professionals to respond and manage climate change-related impacts on health, disasters, and risk reductions.
To advance action on climate change, we need to acknowledge, listen to, and elevate the voices of those on the frontline of its impact.
If they can gain the support of the Senate crossbench, the Australian government’s climate change bills are expected to become law next month.
We should welcome all options that enable low-carbon hydrogen to play a role in decarbonising our energy systems, and stop focusing on colour-coding production methods.
Despite a momentum shift to help curtail the emissions curve, country pledges still fell short, forcing the world to continue to play catch-up on climate change.
They cover more than 70% of our planet, so why aren’t oceans more central to climate talks?
Australia’s climate policy can learn much from our experience of COVID-19, as it’s a case study in the importance of swift collective action during a global crisis.
Electricity should be a main focus, but big improvements are also needed in transport, industry, agriculture and buildings.
Five years after the pivotal Paris Climate Accords, a new report looks beyond the numbers to ask what’s really happening in key countries – including Australia.
While government funding is addressing EV charging infrastructure, targeted business tax changes and incentives are needed to make the transition from combustion engine cars.
It’s bad practice to compensate people who choose not to do the right thing, and it can create expectations that may not be met.
Australia has abundant wind and solar resources to provide large quantities of cost-competitive green hydrogen. A new tool can show the way forward.
A 2050 net zero goal will provide clarity, ambition and focus. But Scott Morrison must back rhetoric with investment and policy commensurate with the task.
Just four of Australia's 20 biggest super funds still have no emissions reduction targets or commitments.
In its 10th anniversary year, ClimateWorks continues to lead the way for real-world emissions reductions. ClimateWorks CEO Anna Skarbek works with a diverse range of industries with the aim of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
As CEO of the Climate Council, Amanda McKenzie is on the frontline of the climate wars between those who accept the science and urgency of climate change, and those who don't.
Some of Australia's biggest property companies are making ambitious emissions-reduction pledges – but how well are they really doing?
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