Australia has the technologies to meet and exceed its new emissions target. The work now is to ensure they’re deployed at scale.
- Climateworks Centre CEO, Monash University
A strong 2035 target makes sense for the climate and the economy. The challenges for Australia are clear – but so too are the opportunities.
In its previous term, Labor laid the groundwork for stronger climate action. Now, in an expanded majority government, it has the chance to capitalise.
Getting this right is important. It could secure jobs, lower bills, shore up industries, and help Australia unlock its full potential.
Australia is expanding trade and investment with Southeast Asia to improve regional prosperity and global climate security. Here’s what to expect at the April 15-16 green economy summit in Vietnam.
It’s still possible for Australia to cut emissions in line with holding climate change to 1.5°C. Here’s how.
The widespread pessimism about our ability to solve climate change is misplaced. Australia is putting in place the fundamentals of a net zero future. Now we need to go faster.
How can the Net Zero Authority help Australia make the most of this once-in-a-generation economic transformation?
Labor’s climate and energy policies provide an important foundation for progress. But the crossbenchers, whether they hold the balance of power or not, will demand far more.
Electricity should be a main focus, but big improvements are also needed in transport, industry, agriculture and buildings.
A net-zero goal will provide clarity, ambition and focus. But Morrison must back the rhetoric with investment and policy commensurate with the task.
Climate action is a vital protection against further global shocks, especially as governments plan their post-pandemic stimulus packages.
Nation-wide climate legislation would not only help reduce our carbon emissions, but also boost economic growth.
Australia’s current greenhouse emissions target is not ambitious enough, and we’re not on track to hit even this modest goal. But the potential is there to hit zero emissions by mid-century if we try.
Australia is falling behind on its Paris targets, but we have many options for improvement.
The federal government has announced a new National Energy Guarantee focused on electricity reliability, after deciding not to implement a clean energy target.
There’s a wider trend towards linking the energy and climate portfolios, and not before time – the race is on towards a low-carbon economy, and joined-up policy gets faster results.
What have businesses put on the table ahead of the Paris climate summit in December?
Australia will reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2030. Experts respond.
To avoid dangerous climate change there is a finite amount of greenhouse gas emissions, in particular CO2, that we can add to the atmosphere - our global carbon budget. If we use our budget wisely, we have until about 2050 to transition to zero net emissions. But how do we get there?
Australia can reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 50% below 2005 levels by 2030, according to analysis by ClimateWorks.
A report from Australia’s Climate Change Authority recommends cutting greenhouse emissions by 30% by 2025 if the country is to be seen as a good global citizen in this year’s climate negotiations.
The federal government’s keenly awaited Energy White Paper is firmly focused on cutting prices and red tape, and boosting industry competitiveness - and less so on climate change and renewable energy.
A new report shows Australia can and should double its energy productivity, increasing economic productivity while reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
With the passage of the Emissions Reduction Fund through the Senate last night, the federal government has taken a step towards achieving Australia’s minimum target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions to…
Contact Anna for
- General
- Media request
- Speaking request
- Consulting / Advising
- Research collaboration
- Research supervision
- Location: Melbourne, Australia
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annaskarbek/
- Article Feed
- Joined
