Indonesia is expanding quickly – its population, economy, energy use and emissions are all on the rise. Achieving the country’s dual goals of rapid economic growth and emissions reduction will depend, in no small part, on how its industrial and …
Indonesia’s ocean is central to its climate and economic future. As the world’s largest archipelagic nation, home to 17 per cent of global blue-carbon ecosystems, Indonesia has an unparalleled opportunity to align its blue economy ambitions with its …
When politics get tough, climate progress shifts from bold statements to roadmaps, coalitions of the willing and acts of solidarity. A mixed backdrop The 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) in Belém, Brazil, opened against a backdrop of both promising …
Climateworks Centre is delighted to announce Egi Giwangkara has been appointed as the new Country Lead overseeing our Indonesian programs. ‘We are thrilled to welcome Egi to our leadership team at such an important moment, as Climateworks celebrates its …
After extended talks in Belem at the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP), Antalya, Türkiye will be the physical host of the 2026 event. Australia will hold a key role as the President holding the pen on texts for the negotiation, ensuring the voices of …
On 17 November 2025, Monash University’s Climateworks Centre and Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center (PYC) signed an MoU to cement their continued collaboration on accelerating Indonesia’s transition to net zero emissions. Climateworks Centre and PYC are expanding …
Experts on the ground in Belem, Brazil: Kylie Turner, Sustainable Economies Lead ‘As the world gathers in Brazil for the annual climate conference, we stand at a critical juncture in our global efforts to implement the Paris Agreement.’ ‘Our collective …
The annual superannuation performance test has addressed underperformance impacting Australian retirement savings. However, the test’s current structure presents barriers to climate investing. To meet performance benchmarks, superannuation funds are …
Leading Australian climate, industry, finance and research organisations, together as the MAXimum Ambition Coalition (MAX), strongly support Australia’s bid to host COP31 in partnership with Pacific Island nations. Australia and the Pacific are bidding to …
Slashing emissions by two-thirds while saving industries millions each day and cutting peak wholesale prices by up to 60 per cent – these are the opportunities revealed in a new Climateworks Centre report into Queensland’s industrial heartland, Gladstone. …
Seizing Ho Chi Minh City’s low-carbon economic opportunities with a net zero industrial precinct approach is both an economic imperative and a climate opportunity. Vietnam’s industrial zones are central to its economic success, but they also account for a …
The concept of an NZIP is fairly simple; stakeholders working together to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and achieve net zero within a specific geographic zone. Rather than a single industry, company or government operating in a silo, everyone works …
Last night, the Investor Group on Climate Change (IGCC) presented its 2025 Climate Leaders Awards at the IGCC Summit 2025 in Sydney. This event recognises individuals who demonstrate exceptional leadership, innovation and dedication in addressing the …
Australia’s 2035 target of 62–70 per cent is set – and can be achieved. The solutions are ready and each sector now has a net zero plan, pointing the way forward. Climateworks Centre CEO Anna Skarbek AM said: ‘The target sets a national goal post, while …
Gladstone, located in Central Queensland, is a key industrial hub producing essential heavy manufacturing goods such as aluminium, cement and chemicals. While vital to Australia’s economic development, Gladstone’s industries are currently emissions- …
Net Zero Industrial Precincts (NZIPs) are emerging as a powerful model for place-based industrial decarbonisation. While all aim for the same end goal, the path looks different in every location. In this webinar, hear about Climateworks Centre’s work in …
A new project initiated by Climateworks Centre, in collaboration with Mission Possible Partnership, will focus on accelerating a transformation to clean industry in Southeast Asia and strengthening the region’s global competitiveness through a focus on …
The federal government on Thursday announced a 2035 emissions reduction target of 62-70 per cent below 2005 levels. Importantly, it also released a net zero plan and blueprints for six major economic sectors. The target signals Australia is committed to a …
Monash University’s Climateworks Centre and the Ho Chi Minh Institute for Development Studies (HIDS) have launched a consultation on the first-of-its-kind roadmap for transforming Ho Chi Minh City’s major industrial zones into net zero industrial precincts …
After 16 years of dedicated service, Climateworks Centre’s Chair and co-founder, John Thwaites, is retiring from his formal leadership role at the end of this year. John was appointed inaugural chair of Climateworks when it was co-founded by Monash …
