COP26
Environment
What we now know about climate change after 2021
Along with COVID-19, much of the focus in 2021 was on climate change and how the world, including Australia, is going to reach those crucial targets
Environment
Local climate action blocked by foreign relations laws
Federal foreign relations laws are hindering efforts Australian state and local governments are making toward meeting global climate targets
Environment
Labor’s climate policy puts Australia in the race
The Labor Opposition’s climate policy is more ambitious and in line with COP26, but will need accelerated action
Environment
To limit future flooding in Sydney, COP26 pledges need action
Weather events that led to Sydney’s 2021 floods will likely increase by 80 per cent by the end of the 21st Century under both high and moderate emissions scenarios.
Environment
What was achieved at COP26?
As the dust settles on the international climate negotiations at COP26, 1.5°C may still be alive but it’s on life support and the road from Glasgow remains an uphill climb
Environment
Building island climate resilience
The India-led effort to provide infrastructure for Pacific island states vulnerable to climate change is a concrete outcome from COP26 and backed by Australia
Business & Economics
Q&A
Q&A: Australia’s COP26 report card
Globally, Australia lags when it comes to climate change policy, despite having policy and economic potential in the zero emissions economy
Sciences & Technology
Tech can do a lot, but won’t get us to net zero on its own
The Morrison government’s emphasis on technology to drive down emissions will still need taxes and subsidies to achieve net zero
Environment
Can the courts save us from climate change?
Governments around the world are being taken to court for inaction on climate change – but can litigation help fill the policy gap?
Environment
Q&A: COP26 and great expectations
COP26 climate crisis talks have begun in Glasgow and Australia has a lot to lose, facing sustained criticism of its climate targets and lack of regional action