For the past 15 years, Climateworks Centre has bridged the gap between research and climate action. We strive to bring about large-scale emissions reductions in line with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius. We know what a prosperous net zero …
Sharan Burrow, global advocate for climate action, just transition and human and labour rights, has joined Climateworks Centre’s board Sharan Burrow has worked closely with global leaders and representatives from nations and civil society, including during …
Three of Indonesia’s core manufacturing sectors are crucial to the nation’s new goal of reaching net zero before 2050, a new report from Monash University’s Climateworks Centre reveals. The report shows that the chemicals, textiles and food and beverage …
On May 23 2025 in Jakarta, Climateworks convened representatives from government, industry, research organisations, investors, funders and development partners to present and discuss our work on net zero industrial precincts (NZIPs) in Indonesia. The …
Meanwhile, the Coalition – which promoted nuclear energy and a slower renewables transition – suffered a historic defeat. Labor also looks set to have increased numbers in the Senate, where the Greens are likely to hold the balance of power. These numbers …
Australia’s recent federal election has returned the government with a larger majority and with it the prospects for ambitious climate action. Join Climateworks Centre experts as they explore what the outcome means for emissions reduction, regional …
The 2025 Australian federal election delivered a decisive mandate to Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and the Australian Labor Party, which secured at least 85 seats in the House of Representatives. This outcome affirms domestic political stability and …
Climateworks Centre is pleased to announce the appointment of Cassandra Williams as Head of Enterprise Programs and Strategy. Cass previously led Climateworks’ Sustainable Finance program and brings deep experience in strategic leadership, enterprise …
Climateworks Centre is pleased to announce Trang Nguyen as the new Head of International Programs and Engagement. Previously, Trang served as Climateworks’ Southeast Asia Lead. ‘I am delighted to announce that Climateworks’ own Trang Nguyen will be …
Meeting Australia’s Paris Agreement goals will require a lot of electricity A big chunk of that electricity demand will come from electric vehicles (EVs) as motorists move away from cars that burn fossil fuels, and the country powers more of its buses, …
Climate change and biodiversity loss are two of the greatest challenges of our time – they are deeply interconnected. Climateworks Centre CEO Anna Skarbek opened the 2025 Climate-nature Nexus Breakfast, hosted with Monash University and the Responsible …
Climateworks Centre CEO Anna Skarbek delivered the opening keynote address at the 2025 Forest Carbon Summit. Here are key takeaways from her speech delivered at the National Press Club in Canberra. We can do both Achieving net zero is possible – and the …
Luke Brown has made it his life’s work to understand Australia’s connection to the Asia-Pacific region and how the countries occupying one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable regions can collectively secure a safe and prosperous future. A port-city …
New Climateworks Centre analysis reveals that each Australian state and territory could dramatically reduce household energy consumption by upgrading its worst-performing homes. The energy saved would be enough to power 4.5 million EVs per year. The …
An event co-hosted by Climateworks Centre in Jakarta explored the opportunities presented by place-based decarbonisation in Indonesia. Last month’s event, held in collaboration with the Indonesian Ministry of Industry, presented the concept of net zero …
The impacts of climate change are increasingly being felt across businesses in all industries. Understanding the effects of climate change is key to the long-term commercial success of any business. This includes understanding not only how climate change …
The ripple effects of two recent geopolitical developments have raised doubts about the feasibility of accelerating Southeast Asia’s energy transition. In February, the United States signalled its withdrawal from the Just Energy Transition Partnership and …
In 2025, low-carbon is becoming big business. Join Climateworks experts to discuss the trends moving the industrial, energy and corporate sectors towards net zero emissions in Australia and Southeast Asia. FREE ONLINE EVENT Tuesday, 18 March 2025 2pm ( …
Having successfully decoupled emissions from economic growth, the European Union aims to be the first climate-neutral continent by 2050, Director-General, European Commission Directorate-General for Climate Action, Kurt Vandenberghe, told a Melbourne panel …
A coordinated and fast-paced transition of Australia’s industrial regions will maintain prosperity in those communities and enable Australia to meet its obligations under the Paris Agreement. Through the Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative ( …
