Since the Paris Agreement was signed in 2015, countries around the world have increasingly recognised climate change as a shared challenge and begun to implement emissions reduction plans. Subnational governments, both in Australia and globally, play a …
For the third time, Climateworks has analysed Australia’s state and territory governments’ climate policies and programs. Have a sneak peek at our forthcoming report as we highlight noteworthy subnational climate initiatives and identify key opportunities …
Discussions about Australia’s climate transition often focus on the federal government, but states and territories also play a significant role in support of national and international goals. Our soon-to-be-released report identifies leading climate …
The Net Zero Economy Authority – a crucial element in Australia’s net zero success – has today passed through parliament. Climateworks Centre CEO and Net Zero Economy Agency Advisory Board Member, Anna Skarbek welcomed this valuable addition to Australia’ …
Reform is badly needed. Australia is trying to transition to renewable energy using rules established in 1998 – when the energy mix was dominated by coal-fired power and energy use was more predictable. The review is welcome. But unless its scope is …
A successful transition to a low-carbon economy – especially in the region’s low- and middle-income countries – will rely heavily on two things. The first is international concessional finance and the second, stronger climate targets to accelerate …
The Natural Capital Measurement Catalogue version 2.0 is available at naturalcapitalmeasurement.org The Natural Capital Measurement Catalogue helps integrate natural capital considerations into business, financial and government decision-making, by …
Climateworks Centre CEO Anna Skarbek was nominated for the Chair’s Award, ‘Individual Advancing the Cause of Climate Investment’ at the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) Summit, which took place on Thursday, 7 November. The IGCC Climate Leaders …
On 17 October 2024, amidst growing global and regional demand for sustainable energy solutions, Climateworks Centre and the Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center entered into a partnership to develop a roadmap for critical mineral processing for the low-carbon …
This year’s Conference of the Parties, or COP29, which kicks off in Baku, Azerbaijan, on November 11, has extra significance for Australia. COP is an annual gathering of global leaders, businesses, non-governmental organisations and climate activists …
Indonesia ushered in a new presidential administration, and climate circles around the country and region are speculating what the Prabowo administration means for climate progress. Through the Paris Agreement and its Long-Term Strategy for Low Carbon and …
Climateworks Centre has launched a world-first resource to support the consistent measurement of natural capital, which fuels over half of Australia and the world’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The Natural Capital Measurement Catalogue (NCMC) is a user- …
The approaching COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan, will spotlight countries’ updated climate commitments to the Paris Agreement – their second nationally determined contributions (SNDCs). SNDCs will set the stage for climate ambition in the next decade and …
Flipping government incentives from fossil fuel use to accelerating electrification could bring huge benefits to the Australian mining industry. The mining industry receives more than half of Australia’s Fuel Tax Credits Scheme, which is set to cost the …
Agriculture is a significant source of emissions, accounting for 16.6% of Australia’s national greenhouse gas inventory. However, agriculture, forestry and other land use are also essential for removing and storing greenhouse gas emissions and …
An edited excerpt from Anna Skarbek’s remarks on 17 October 2024, celebrating Climateworks Centre’s 15th anniversary at the State Library of Victoria. Photo credit Monash University: James Thomas Photo. It takes a village to change a system, and that is …
The Honourable Julia Gillard AM, who spoke at Climateworks Centre’s launch in 2009, reprises her role 15 years later, celebrating Climateworks’ milestone anniversary – on 17 October 2024 at the State Library of Victoria. Good evening. I first want to …
The Clean Energy Council’s All Energy conference – a highlight in the clean energy calendar – this year featured six Climateworks Centre experts. Our people showcased the breadth of the organisation’s expertise and capabilities, discussing global snapshots …
In Australia and overseas, it’s clear that homes without gas – running on clean energy – are healthier, have cheaper power bills, and produce lower greenhouse emissions. The emissions part is crucial. Collectively, homes are responsible for 10% of …
15 years ago, Climateworks Centre was created to bridge the gap between research and climate action – to translate and democratise climate knowledge so we can all find a way forward. Since then, Climateworks has been at the forefront of boosting climate …
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