Sali is Climateworks’ International Policy and Ocean Lead and was recently appointed to the UN expert panel for GEO7. We chatted with her to better understand the relationship between the ocean and climate – and why sea turtle gender imbalance is a worrying sign.  Sali, you work in international policy, including the ocean-climate nexus. How […] The post Five minutes with… Dr Sali Bache appeared first on Climateworks Centre ..read more

We might look back on 2022 as the year when Australian governments finally started taking climate change as seriously as it needs to be. Our new report shows federal, state and territory governments all substantially improved their climate action goals this year. But we’re not home and hosed yet – there’s more to do, especially if […] The post In 2022, Australia’s governments finally got moving on climate. Here’s how appeared first on Climateworks Centre ..read more

Thirteen years ago, Meg Argyriou was just the second person to be employed at what was then a brand-new organisation known as ClimateWorks Australia. Meg started as a project manager, just months after The Myer Foundation and Monash University united to form an organisation that would bridge the gap between science and action to decarbonise […] The post Long-serving Climateworks executive Meg Argyriou calls time, leaving a legacy of international expansion appeared first on Climateworks Centre ..read more

About half of Australia’s biggest listed companies have plans to reach net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, our new analysis has found. We assessed the climate change commitments of 187 companies out of 200 listed on the Australian Stock Exchange – the ASX200. Together, these 187 companies produce 32% of Australia’s operational emissions – that is, emissions […] The post Half of Australia’s biggest companies have net-zero emissions plans, but there’s more to be done appeared first on Climateworks Centre ..read more

Our recent Briefing Room event explored the relationship between land use and nature. Understanding environmental limits provides a baseline to measure impacts. Our webinar event ‘The twin challenge of tackling climate change while preserving nature’ followed the release of Climateworks Centre’s ‘Living within limits: Adapting the planetary boundaries to understand Australia’s contribution to planetary health’ […] The post There’s no path to net zero without nature appeared first on Climateworks Centre ..read more

Global summits see emissions reduction deals, France mandates solar on car parks and Townsville to get ground-breaking gravity battery — all this and more in this month’s good news in climate solutions. Want more solutions-focused news? Sign up to our newsletter Indonesia signs deals to accelerate its energy transition The Asian Development Bank (ADB), Indonesia and […] The post Good news in climate solutions — November 2022 appeared first on Climateworks Centre ..read more

Climateworks leaders and experts have been in demand at COP27. Alongside meetings with partners, funders and key decision-makers, our delegates have also been presenting and speaking at various events — including two of our own. The post In photos: COP27 shines spotlight on Climateworks experts appeared first on Climateworks Centre ..read more

Wei Sue, Climateworks Centre’s Head of Strategy, discusses the importance of a strategic approach to system change, the big opportunities for decarbonisation in our region, and scuba diving.  You’ve worked across different roles at Climateworks – what drew you to the Head of Strategy role? I’ve worn more than a couple of different hats at […] The post Five minutes with… Wei Sue appeared first on Climateworks Centre ..read more

AGL to exit coal early, German tech could speed steel’s energy transition and Boundless invests in secondhand electric vehicle start-up. All that and more in this month’s good news in climate solutions. Want more solutions-focused news? Sign up to our newsletter Boundless backs EV importer in first investment Zero emissions activist and investor Eytan Lenko has […] The post Good news in climate solutions — October 2022 appeared first on Climateworks Centre ..read more

Dr Gill Armstrong, Senior Project Manager in Climateworks’ Cities team, discusses the move to 7-star homes, the need for net-zero buildings and her love for bunny rabbits. Gill, we’ve had a win with progress on the National Construction Code (NCC). So what differences will a person living in a 7star rated home notice? The first […] The post Five minutes with… Dr Gill Armstrong appeared first on Climateworks Centre ..read more