The new report by Climateworks Centre – welcomed by leading industry groups – points to a radical rethink of how Australia’s industrial regions make the transition to clean energy. Instead of companies building their own renewable generation, batteries and …
On 10 July, Monash University’s Climateworks Centre and the Ho Chi Minh City Institute for Development Studies (HIDS) convened a consultation workshop that brought together government, industry, industrial zone authorities and finance stakeholders to …
International net zero frameworks help corporate and government actors to speak the same language globally on climate action. The Net Zero Aligned Organizations Standard (ISO 14060) will offer corporations and financial institutions greater confidence when …
Australia’s land is under increasing pressure from many different angles. The country needs land for agricultural production, but there are also compelling reasons to look at how land is used to protect biodiversity and mitigate climate change while …
How can the Net Zero Campus program strengthen sustainability efforts at universities while supporting Indonesia’s national climate goals? This was the focus of the Strategic dialogue: Building an Indonesia Net Zero Campus ecosystem, hosted by …
The ocean is one of the world’s most valuable economic assets, but there is very little investment in sustainable ocean development. The blue economy refers to the sustainable use of the ocean for economic growth. It is a way to unlock investment for …
Climate transition plans are really business plans Climate transition planning is the process of transforming climate-related risks and opportunities into a strategy supported by commitments, actions and governance. At its simplest, though, a climate …
Decarbonising heavy industry will require a significant increase in renewable electricity generation and transmission infrastructure. Getting this energy build-out right is critical to Australia’s industrial future, productivity and competitiveness. At …
This week, Climateworks Centre joined more than 30 consumer, business, civil society and research organisations to launch Electrify Australia, a campaign calling for a coordinated national effort to accelerate electrification across homes, businesses, …
The Safeguard Mechanism is one of Australia’s most important policies for improving economic security by reducing carbon emissions. It covers a range of industries including mining, oil and gas, manufacturing, transport and waste. What is the Safeguard …
Building local expertise in blue carbon Climateworks Centre and IPB University’s Centre for Coastal and Marine Resources Studies recently delivered a four-day blue carbon capacity-building workshop. There were more than 120 participants from government …
The challenge Indonesia’s blue economy contributes US$280 billion annually, more than a quarter of the nation’s Gross Domestic Product. This means investing in the ocean is key to Indonesia’s economy, culture and future. Sustainable blue finance is widely …
We, the signatories, welcome the climate-related transition planning guidance released by the Treasury as part of the Sustainable Finance Roadmap. This guidance is a positive step forward that provides a practical starting point for corporate transition …
Reducing emissions from heavy industry is one of the biggest challenges in the transition to net zero. While many technologies to reduce carbon emissions already exist, like renewable electricity, electrification and clean fuels, rolling them out widely …
Climateworks Centre and Indonesia’s Ministry of Industry are advancing place-based industrial decarbonisation through the Net Zero Industrial Precincts (NZIPs) program. Following the identification of priority industrial clusters, Phase 2 is assessing …
Southeast Asia is entering a defining period of economic growth. As manufacturing expands and global companies diversify their supply chains, the region is attracting increasing investment. In 2024, investment in ASEAN reached US$226 billion. Today, …
Homes play a pivotal role in household health and wellbeing, particularly as cost-of-living pressures rise. However, much of Australia’s current housing swings between too cold or too hot, with coolth and warmth leaking through gaps and uninsulated walls. …
An edited extract of Anna Skarbek’s keynote address to the Australian Clean Energy Summit on Tuesday 28 July 2026. Electrification is renewable energy’s demand-side partner For much of Australia’s energy transition, our attention has understandably been …
Australia produces many essential materials including steel, cement, aluminium and fertiliser. These form an important part of Australia’s economy and are fundamental to construction, agriculture and manufacturing. From the copper that carries electricity …
What we’re solving Australia’s Net Zero Plan provides a whole-of-economy framework for reducing emissions over time. However, its effectiveness depends on how well policy, investment and delivery are matched to national ambition through credible sector- …
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