Paris Agreement
Politics & Society
What will the America First Directive mean for international climate policy?
President Trump appears to be aiming for a more insular America. Here we explore how a lack of US participation could affect global efforts to combat health crises and climate change – and where we might see a glimmer of hope.
Environment
What can we expect at the COP29 Climate Conference?
Finance is the key to global action and COP29 is the key to unlocking the trillions needed to accelerate action
Sciences & Technology
Nature restoration no substitute for cutting fossil fuels
While restoring ecosystems is crucial for planetary health, it’s no substitute for preventing emissions from fossil fuels
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
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
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
Environment
Five takeaways from the IPCC Working Group I report
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) has released the scientific playbook for charting our climate future – but we must act immediately
Environment
State leadership on emissions reduction is crucial
Australia’s Victorian Government has set a reduced emissions target of between 45 and 50 per cent by 2030. However, a more co-ordinated effort is needed by the States and Federal Governments
Environment
City climate leadership a model for sustainability
The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals give us a global blueprint, but our cities have a key role to play in transformative change
Environment
Melbourne’s real-world impact on climate change
A new initiative bringing together multi-disciplinary climate change experts is focused on finding effective global solutions in Australia and beyond