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COP29: Southeast Asia needs serious money to get to net zero

To achieve net zero emissions in Southeast Asia, addressing the significant financing gap is crucial, requiring bold targets and more international support.

Sustainability

Flying without frying the planet

Sustainable aviation fuel, made from non-petroleum feedstocks, is the most promising path to reducing aviation’s carbon footprint, but it’s not without its challenges.

Engineering

Greenhushing: What is it, and why do companies do it?

Greenhushing is when companies keep their sustainability credentials secret. It’s becoming more widespread – and this is why that matters.

Business and economy

The cruel inequality of climate change-induced disasters

People living with disability are disproportionally affected by climate change-induced disasters, which is why we need more disability-inclusive decision-making in climate adaptation plans.

Politics and society

Southeast Asia’s energy security challenge

How can its energy systems transition to become climate-smart, to withstand extreme weather, while also protecting social and economic priorities?

Sustainability

A nature positive Australia: What does it mean and what will it take?

We all need to take steps to stop the alarming rates of biodiversity loss and environmental degradation.

Sustainability

Striking a balance between social purpose and corporate profit

Businesses are facing increasing pressure to address major global challenges such as climate change, poverty, and healthcare access. But can companies really make a difference while still turning a profit?

Business

Can the tide be turned on Australian climate action?

Why have successive Australian governments found it so difficult to truly embrace the country’s potential to become a clean energy superpower?

Politics and society

Bringing female leaders in from the climate-crisis cold

Historically cut out from climate leadership, calls for more women at the table stands to benefit everyone fighting the climate crisis.

Environment

Women bear the brunt of Asia’s climate failures

What does the future hold for the millions of women left to work in Asia’s agriculture sector battling a climate in collapse?

Politics and society

Monash youth delegates reflect on the UN climate change forum

Three Monash University youth ambassadors played important roles at the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP), the world’s most significant global forum for climate action.

Sustainability

As Scott Morrison leaves parliament, where does he rank among Australian prime ministers?

In assessing Scott Morrison’s prime ministership, several factors need to be taken into account. On many of them, his record is poor.

Politics and society

Here’s how Australia could actually get to net zero

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.

Environment

COP28: The climate crisis is a health crisis

COP28 will include the first dedicated “Health Day”. It’s due recognition that a health crisis is inextricably linked to the climate crisis.

Environment

The game-changing concerns at COP28

Among the intricate tapestry of issues on the table at COP28, there are some pivotal ones that demand our attention.

Featured

COP28: Why going beyond net zero is necessary to protect public health

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.

Medicine and health

Demystifying COP: What is it, and why should I care?

You’ve likely heard about the annual Conference of the Parties, but what exactly is it, and why does it matter?

Politics and society

Why Are We So Anxious About Earth?

Struggling with climate anxiety? You’re not alone. Experts unpack this unprecedented and growing mental health crisis.

Podcast: What Happens Next?

Drive to thrive: Reimagining the ways education can work for the greater global good

A five-year international project is exploring the purpose of education, revolving around the central question:How could education help us live well in a world worth living in for all?

Education

Kicking the gas can down the road

Capping the wholesale gas price is a poor attempt to decouple the domestic market from the volatile international market. The only sure way forward is a domestic reservation policy for the east coast.

Technology and engineering

Combating climate change in the Pacific

Fijian youth are combining modern science with traditional knowledge to develop innovative responses to the immediate threat posed by climate change.

Environment

Finding a common pathway to a lower-carbon global economy

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.

Sustainability

Clearer rules on reporting could put us on a path to decarbonising corporate Australia

Until February 17, 2023, the public can have your say on the government’s plan for standardised company reporting of climate‑related risks, which would start in 2024-25.

Politics and society

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COP29: Southeast Asia needs serious money to get to net zero

Flying without frying the planet

Greenhushing: What is it, and why do companies do it?

The cruel inequality of climate change-induced disasters

Southeast Asia’s energy security challenge

A nature positive Australia: What does it mean and what will it take?

Striking a balance between social purpose and corporate profit

Can the tide be turned on Australian climate action?

Bringing female leaders in from the climate-crisis cold

Women bear the brunt of Asia’s climate failures

Monash youth delegates reflect on the UN climate change forum

As Scott Morrison leaves parliament, where does he rank among Australian prime ministers?

Here’s how Australia could actually get to net zero

COP28: The climate crisis is a health crisis

The game-changing concerns at COP28

COP28: Why going beyond net zero is necessary to protect public health

Demystifying COP: What is it, and why should I care?

Why Are We So Anxious About Earth?

Drive to thrive: Reimagining the ways education can work for the greater global good

Kicking the gas can down the road

Combating climate change in the Pacific

Finding a common pathway to a lower-carbon global economy

Clearer rules on reporting could put us on a path to decarbonising corporate Australia