‘Positioning capital for the economy ahead’: Anna Skarbek AM speaks at 2026 ACSI Conference
Climateworks Centre CEO Anna Skarbek AM launches new briefing paper on corporate climate transition plans in the Australian superannuation industry.
19.03.26
ASEAN unites to shape inclusive pathways for clean manufacturing
Experts from ASEAN nations are shaping a regional clean manufacturing strategy that supports low-carbon industry growth, energy security, and inclusive economic transition.
18.03.26
Ocean Climate Dialogue focuses on advancing effective blue carbon governance
Event fosters collaboration on blue climate solutions ahead of Ocean Impact Summit 2026.
23.02.26
‘No single actor has all the answers’: Inaugural David Shelmerdine Intern Thakshila Jayasundara
Thakshila Jayasundara, the first recipient of the David Shelmerdine Internship, reflects on his time at Climateworks Centre.
23.02.26
Climateworks experts on the key trends in climate action for 2026
This year’s climate action agenda is jam-packed and 2026 is the moment where ambition can translate into delivery.
Indonesia’s moment to lead on ocean protection has arrived
With the High Seas Treaty now in force, Indonesia has an opportunity to lead on ocean protection across the Indo-Pacific.
Phat Pumchawsaun announced as Southeast Asia Lead
An energy transition expert with extensive decarbonisation experience in Southeast Asia, Phat Pumchawsaun will lead Climateworks’ programs across the region.
22.01.26
Appointment of Chair, Climateworks Centre board
Sharan Burrow AC to Chair Climateworks board from early 2026
19.12.25
Climateworks Centre and friends farewell founding Chair, John Thwaites AM
Myer family hosts farewell for founding Chair, with friends who have enabled Climateworks’ impact
17.12.25
What’s next for Indonesia’s battery ambitions? Key insights from Climateworks’ latest analysis
As global markets evolve and technology shifts, Indonesia faces a pivotal moment. How can the nation stay competitive and sustainable?
12.12.25
A decade-long global effort for sustainable transport has started and Australia has a lot to gain by joining in
By embracing the UN Decade of Sustainable Transport, Australia can see profound benefits by 2035.
Climateworks appoints new Country Lead to Indonesia team
Jannata (Egi) Giwangkara steps up into Indonesia Country Lead role.
25.11.25
COP 30: The wins, the curveballs, and the roadmaps
The world will not judge COP30 by the words in its final documents. It will judge it by what happens next, writes Trang Nguyen.
Australia and Pacific remain central to global climate transition
Australia and the region will continue to play an essential role in the global climate transition.
Climateworks Centre and the Purnomo Yusgiantoro Center enter partnership to launch Indonesia Net Zero Campus Program
Indonesia Net Zero Campus Program to launch in January 2026.
18.11.25
Climateworks experts comment as UN Climate Change Conference COP30 begins
The 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference, or COP30, is being held in Belém, Brazil, from 10 to 21 November 2025.
10.11.25
‘Local COP31 could unlock Australia’s clean export potential’: Leading industry, finance and research groups
'Co-hosting COP31 is our chance to unlock Australia’s clean export potential, supporting long term growth and jobs across our nation.'
Powering the future: Ho Chi Minh City’s roadmap to industrial transition
Climateworks releases new report, 'Powering Ho Chi Minh City’s future with net zero industrial precincts'.
30.10.25
Professor John Thwaites AM recognised at IGCC 2025 Awards
Professor John Thwaites AM, Chair of the Monash Sustainable Development Institute and Climateworks Centre receives the Individuals Advancing the Cause of Climate Investment Award.
17.10.25
Industrial regions key to lower emissions, cheaper energy, stronger grid, new report shows
Climateworks Centre releases new report: 'Heat, power and flexibility to future-proof Gladstone'.
Climateworks Centre and Mission Possible Partnership launch new initiative to drive clean manufacturing in ASEAN
Climateworks Centre, in collaboration with Mission Possible Partnership, launch a new project aimed at driving a coordinated approach to clean manufacturing in ASEAN Member States and Timor-Leste.
06.10.25
Seven things Australia can do today to meet its new climate goal
Australia has the technologies to meet and exceed its new emissions target. The work now is to ensure they’re deployed at scale, write Anna Skarbek AM, Anna Malos and Katherine Quinn for The Conversation.
John Thwaites AM to retire as Chair of Climateworks Centre board
Climateworks inaugural Chair, Professor John Thwaites AM, will step down from the board at the end of 2025 after more than a decade and a half connecting research and policy-makers for climate action.
26.08.25
This superannuation reform could turn a brake into an accelerator for Australia’s future
The quickest productivity reform in Canberra requires no taxpayer dollars, just smarter superannuation benchmarks.
Designed right, road user charging can modernise how Australians move
A well-designed road user charging scheme could help cut congestion, reduce emissions, lower infrastructure costs and improve the overall efficiency of Australia’s transport network.
Here are some productivity and economic reform opportunities for Australia, according to Climateworks experts
Climateworks experts Helen Rowe, Cassandra Williams, Kylie Turner and Liam Walsh each identify one key opportunity for productivity and economic reform in Australia
Australia can hit an 85% emissions cut by 2035 – if government and business seize the moment
A strong 2035 target makes sense for the climate and the economy. The challenges for Australia are clear – but so too are the opportunities, write Anna Malos and Anna Skarbek AM for The Conversation.
Vietnamese business leaders come together to accelerate net zero
Net Zero Leadership Program launched in Ho Chi Minh City by Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry in partnership with Monash University’s Net Zero Academy and Climateworks Centre.
01.08.25
Ho Chi Minh City to lead Vietnam’s industrial transformation
Consultation launched on roadmap outlining plan to transition five of Ho Chi Minh City's industrial zones.
29.07.25
Why credible transition plans are now essential for business survival and success
Companies that prepare and disclose credible transition plans are setting themselves up for success, writes Climateworks Centre's Charlotte Turner for the Monash University Lens.
Australian-first credibility guide to support businesses in new era of climate reporting
Climateworks Centre publishes guide to credibility for corporate climate transition plans.
08.07.25
Mandatory climate-related financial disclosures for Australian companies, explained
Charlotte Mills from Climateworks Centre's Sustainable Corporates team and Steve Kelly from Net Zero Academy discuss mandatory climate-related financial disclosures and what they mean for Australian companies.
Speech: Anna Skarbek speaks on Climateworks’ Indonesia office’s five year anniversary
Climateworks Centre celebrated five years of impact in Indonesia at an event at Wisma Habibie Ainun.
20.06.25
Six leading organisations commit to strengthen climate collaboration in Indonesia
Leading organisations sign Memorandum of Understanding at the Fifth Australia-Indonesia Energy Transition Policy Dialogue in Jakarta.
18.06.25
Climateworks welcomes new executive overseeing Australian programs
Erwin Jackson appointed as Head of Australian Programs.
13.06.25
Renowned international advocate Sharan Burrow AC joins Climateworks Centre board
Climateworks Centre welcomes Sharan Burrow as a board member.
09.06.25
Climateworks Centre CEO honoured with Order of Australia
Climateworks Centre CEO Anna Skarbek has been made a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) for significant service to conservation and the environment in leadership and board roles.
09.06.25
‘We can turn ambition into reality’: John Thwaites outlines potential for place-based decarbonisation in Indonesia
Industrial decarbonisation can ensure Indonesia’s long-term economic resilience, health, and global competitiveness, Climateworks Centre chair Professor John Thwaites AM says.
Climateworks welcomes new executive overseeing corporate and enterprise strategy
Cassandra Williams appointed as Head of Enterprise Programs and Strategy.
19.05.25
Australia’s election result offers certainty to a region in flux
Prime Minister Albanese’s victory offers the kind of stable partnership that Southeast Asia requires at a time of trade disruptions, climate pressures, and growing great power rivalry, writes Climateworks Centre's Trang Nguyen in this article for The Diplomat.
19.05.25
Climateworks welcomes new executive overseeing international programs
Trang Nguyen appointed Climateworks Centre Head of International Programs and Engagement.
16.05.25
Five huge climate opportunities await the next parliament – and it has the numbers to deliver
The next three years will provide vital opportunities for Australia to position itself as a leader in the global net zero economy, write Climateworks' Anna Skarbek and Anna Malos in this article for The Conversation.
Nature and climate are two parts of the same solution
Key takeaways from Anna Skarbek’s address to the Climate-nature Nexus Breakfast
01.05.25
Reducing transport electricity demand as Australia decarbonises
In a future that will use a lot of electricity, any opportunity to lower demand is worth pursuing
Harnessing nature’s power for net zero and biodiversity. Anna Skarbek’s address to the Forest Carbon Summit at National Press Club
With the right approach, Australia can balance climate, biodiversity and economic objectives.
15.04.25
Climateworks executive Luke Brown accepts new role, leaving a legacy of regional collaboration
Climateworks’ Head of International Programs and Engagement takes on a new role in climate philanthropy
11.04.25
Upgrading Australia’s worst-performing homes could save enough energy to power 4.5 million EVs
Upgrading the nation's lowest-performing homes could massively reduce Australians' energy use and electricity bills, Climateworks Centre analysis shows.
How does climate change affect my business?
Mandatory climate-related financial disclosures are now in effect for many large Australian businesses and financial institutions. This requires a strategic response.
24.03.25
Jakarta event paves the way for place-based industrial decarbonisation in Indonesia
Climateworks Centre’s net zero industrial precincts framework can help position Indonesia as a leader in sustainable industrial transformation.
20.03.25
Opportunities for Europe–Southeast Asia–Australia collaboration in a sustainable economy, says Director-General, European Commission Directorate-General for Climate Action
Monash University hosted the EU Commission’s Kurt Vandenberghe for a panel discussion on the role of multinational collaboration in accelerating climate action.
Climateworks Centre honours departing founding director David Shelmerdine
Co-founder and long-serving deputy chair steps down.
21.02.25
Manufacturing transformation key to Indonesia’s net zero success
Climateworks Centre releases new report: 'Decarbonising Indonesia's manufacturing sector: Case studies from the food and beverage, textile and chemical industries'
18.02.25
Climateworks executive Michaela Morris takes on CEO role at Tasman Environmental Markets
Head of Program Delivery Michaela Morris takes on top job at Tasman Environmental Markets.
30.01.25
Making aluminium uses 10% of Australia’s electricity. Will tax incentives help smelters go green?
Climateworks Centre experts Dr Tessa Leach and Anna Malos explore the federal government's proposed Green Aluminium Production Credit in this article for The Conversation.
Playing to industrial strengths to lead green supply chain
Southeast Asia, including Vietnam, is well-positioned to become a major player in the global green supply chain. Climateworks Centre CEO Anna Skarbek assesses how Vietnam can use its advantages to push ahead, in this article for the Vietnam Investment Review.
20.12.24
From analyst to acting CEO, Wei Sue to make the next big leap after a decade with Climateworks Centre
Climateworks Head of Strategy to take on Head of Decarbonisation and Customer Strategy role at AGL.
19.12.24
Farewelling Guntur Sutiyono, head of Climateworks’ Indonesia office
Indonesia Lead Guntur Sutiyono to take up new role in climate philanthropy.
19.12.24
Anna Skarbek appointed to national Net Zero Economy Authority board
Climateworks CEO Anna Skarbek among six newly-appointed board members of the Net Zero Economy Authority.
12.12.24
New state and territory numbers reveal national climate progress
Climateworks releases new report, 'Leading climate policies from Australia's states and territories'.
12.12.24
Australia’s electricity market is getting a big makeover and these three changes will make it future-proof
Anna Skarbek and Matthew Benetti recommend the expert independent panel reviewing Australia's National Energy Market expand its review to three key areas, in this piece for The Conversation.
What every Australian state and territory can still do on climate
Lani Perlesz and Matt Lyon, co-authors of a forthcoming Climateworks Centre report analysing Australian subnational climate policies and programs, explore some shared opportunities for all state and territory governments.
Indonesia’s energy transition crossroads: New administration, old challenges
Prabowo’s vision for growth is compatible with energy reform and the pressing need for climate action.
Climateworks Centre experts at global UN ‘COP29’ climate talks
The 29th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – otherwise known as COP29 – will run from November 11-22 in Baku, Azerbaijan.
11.11.24
Why COP29 is so important for Australia’s climate credentials
With Australia bidding to host COP31 in two years, this year’s meeting takes on extra significance, writes Climateworks Centre International Policy Manager Tanvi Oza for 360info.
Southeast Asia needs serious money to get to net zero
To achieve net zero emissions in Southeast Asia, addressing the significant financing gap is crucial, requiring bold targets and more international support, writes Climateworks Centre's Trang Nguyen for 360info.
08.11.24
Anna Skarbek recognised at IGCC 2024 Awards
Climateworks CEO Anna Skarbek nominated for award in recognition of her work advancing the cause of climate investment.
08.11.24
Three ways Indonesia can enable ocean-based climate action
There is growing interest in ocean-based climate action as countries update their climate pledges under the Paris Agreement. But key systemic challenges remain. We explore the international ocean work to date and how it can shape Indonesia’s climate ambition in the next decade.
05.11.24
Diesel-thirsty mining can fuel an energy revolution
Reforming the fuel tax credits scheme can be a future-proofing economic opportunity, write Climateworks Centre's Luke Brown, Kylie Turner and Anna Malos for 360info.
28.10.24
Considering land use changes to achieve net zero emissions in Australia
As Australia strives to meet its climate commitments, land use will play a critical role in the country’s decarbonisation effort.
25.10.24
All Energy conference hears from Climateworks experts
Climateworks Centre's Wei Sue, Dr Calvin Lee, Kylie Turner, Professor John Thwaites AM, Dr Glen Currie and Jo Sanson spoke at the recent All Energy conference in Melbourne.
25.10.24
Speech: Anna Skarbek speaks on Climateworks’ 15 year anniversary
Climateworks celebrated 15 years with staff and supporters at the State Library of Victoria
25.10.24
World-first catalogue released as experts gather for global biodiversity conference
Version 2.0 of the Natural Capital Measurement Catalogue is now online.
25.10.24
Speech: Julia Gillard celebrates Climateworks’ 15th anniversary
The former Prime Minister's speech at our 15 year celebrations touched on our achievements as well as the intersection of climate change and health.
25.10.24
No home left behind: a postcode approach to electrification
Climateworks Centre experts Dr Gill Armstrong and Dr Portia Odell look at a pilot project to electrify 500 homes in postcode 2515 in this article for The Conversation.
At the forefront of climate solutions
A look back on 15 years of Climateworks Centre
17.10.24
The Global Nature Positive Summit was the first of its kind. Here are Climateworks Centre CEO Anna Skarbek’s key takeaways
Nature positive goals and net zero ambitions are fundamentally linked. Climate change accelerates biodiversity loss, and nature offers powerful solutions for reducing emissions.
10.10.24
Taking stock of corporate transition planning
Our experts at New York Climate Week are discussing credible transition plans – we take stock of recent developments in Australia and abroad.
25.09.24
New program to transform industrial zones launches in Ho Chi Minh City
Climateworks and Ho Chi Minh City working to transform the city’s industrial zones into net zero industrial precincts.
25.09.24
Renewables are the cheapest way to reduce Australia’s energy emissions
Our modelling consistently shows that deploying renewables is the cheapest way to decarbonise Australia's energy grid.
Australia has just been handed a map for getting to net zero. Here’s how it will guide us
Emissions pathways act as a map of the future, showing us how to get from where we are to where we want to be.
Protecting mangroves and seagrass could boost Indonesia’s new climate targets
As the world works towards net zero emissions, Indonesia has a huge opportunity to boost its climate leadership, write Climateworks Centre's Brurce M. Mecca and Astra Rushton-Allan.
08.08.24
Eight recommendations for Australia’s Transport and Infrastructure Net Zero Roadmap
By getting the settings right for how transport is planned and funded, Australia can set itself up for a smoother, more effective transition – maximising emissions reductions and other benefits.
Fortescue has put its ambitious green hydrogen target on hold – but Australia should keep powering ahead
Fortescue's hydrogen announcement highlights the gap that government support aims to fill, write Climateworks Centre's Sustainable Economies Lead Kylie Turner and Head of Policy and Engagement Luke Brown.
Re-imagining land use for climate change
This year will be vital for determining the future of our climate. Embracing a nature positive mindset may shape it in the right direction.
EVs alone won’t save Australia from climate emergency
The more decarbonisation solutions that are in the mix, the less risky the road ahead will be for Australia's transport sector, writes Climateworks Centre's Lily Rau for 360info.
Data and modelling can help accelerate decarbonisation in Southeast Asia, ASEAN Green Future webinar hears
As countries in Southeast Asia decarbonise, data and modelling play an important role in guiding the energy transition.
03.07.24
Southeast Asian climate, energy leaders learn from Australian experience
Australia Awards Fellows reflect on their experience of the Southeast Asia Just Energy Transition Fellowship Program.
20.06.24
How Australia’s energy system could change in a net zero future
Climateworks Centre's Dr Tyra Horngren explains how Australia's energy system could change as the nation reduces its climate emissions.
Interactive: Decarbonising transport, Australia’s fastest growing source of emissions
Explore how different combinations of solutions can contribute to a credible decarbonisation plan for Australia’s transport sector.
New modelling: Australia’s credible transport transition beyond electric vehicles
Climateworks Centre releases new report, ‘Decarbonising Australia’s transport sector: Diverse solutions for a credible emissions reduction plan’.
11.06.24
Future Made in Australia could act as ‘national net zero filter’
Climateworks Centre experts respond to the Australian federal Budget handed down by Treasurer the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP on Tuesday 14 May.
Experts available on the Budget
Climateworks Centre experts are available to discuss issues relating to the Australian federal Budget to be handed down by Treasurer the Hon Dr Jim Chalmers MP on Tuesday 14 May.
14.05.24
Nature-based sequestration in our decarbonisation scenarios for Australia
Land-based sequestration will play an important role in Australia’s net zero transition, counterbalancing hard-to-abate emissions, Climateworks Centre modelling shows.
Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Summit fosters new collaborations for the low carbon transition
The summit brought together business, policy and industry leaders to discuss the opportunities for both countries in the green economy.
29.04.24
Summit to strengthen green economy opportunities for Vietnam, Australia
Organised by Asialink and Climateworks Centre, with support from the Australian Government, the Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Summit takes place in Ho Chi Minh City this week.
15.04.24
Green economy summit: How can Australia get more from its relationship with Vietnam?
Climateworks' Trang Nguyen and Anna Skarbek, who are in Vietnam for the Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Summit, write for The Conversation about the opportunities for Australia in nurturing Southeast Asia's emerging green economy.
12.04.24
Renovations and rewiring can multiply the decarbonisation dividend
Our data on Australian homes shows the opportune time for action on energy efficiency and electrification is now.
Climate collaboration celebrated at national awards
National Banskia Sustainability Awards nomination recognises Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative for its collaborative efforts in decarbonising Australia’s heavy industry.
05.04.24
How Australia’s gas use is reduced in our decarbonisation scenarios
We delve deeper into the data to explore how gas use changes in our decarbonisation scenarios for Australia.
Climateworks Centre announces Joanne Chin as Chief Operating Officer
With a career spanning two decades, three continents and some of the world’s most prominent companies, Joanne Chin says the opportunity with Climateworks was ‘too good to pass up’.
14.03.24
Climate and clean energy sit high on Australia’s ASEAN agenda
Strengthening collaboration on climate change and the energy transition will create significant opportunities, writes Climateworks Centre Southeast Asia Lead Trang Nguyen.
06.03.24
Climateworks Centre hosts Southeast Asia Just Energy Transition Fellowship program
Experts to take part in training, workshops, discussions and field trips as part of two week fellowship.
19.02.24
Renovating an Australian home can reduce emissions and energy costs. So how do savings in your state or territory stack up?
Explore an interactive chart showing the savings identified in our 'Climate-ready homes' report for households in each state and territory.
Dr Fraser Thompson brings international sustainable development expertise to Climateworks board
Climateworks Centre is pleased to welcome Dr Fraser Thompson to its board of directors.
20.12.23
Summer reading and listening recommendations from Climateworks staff
Looking for a new book or podcast? Climateworks Centre team members list some of their favourites from 2023.
18.12.23
Reversing biodiversity loss while sustaining food production and meeting the Paris Agreement
COP28 and next year's Global Nature Positive Summit both provide an opportunity for the Australian Government to demonstrate leadership on biodiversity, write Climateworks Centre's Liam Walsh and Jo Sanson.
COP28 ‘just transition’ talks are the latest effort to ensure a fair shift from fossil fuels to clean energy
Climateworks Centre's Ceren Ayas and Michael Dolan look at how the ‘just transition’ concept evolved and the role it plays now in international climate dialogues.
08.12.23
Renovate homes to cope with cost of living crisis and climate change impacts, Climateworks Centre says
Climateworks launches new report 'Climate-ready homes: Building the case for a renovation wave in Australia'.
How could Australia actually get to net zero? Here’s how
Climateworks Centre's latest analysis shows a 1.5°C least-cost pathway would see Australia reach net zero more than a decade earlier than the current goal of 2050, Anna Skarbek, Anna Malos and Michael Li write for The Conversation.
16.11.23
Who pays and how: The COP28 dilemma of debt and equity
COP28 will take stock of the step change in ambition needed, but the gulf in climate finance promises and realities presents an obstacle to a stronger action, writes Climateworks Centre's Michael Dolan for 360info.
23.10.23
Australia’s green hydrogen hour has arrived
Green hydrogen could be a fossil fuels replacement in some sectors if Australia takes the immediate steps to embrace it, writes Climateworks Centre's Dr Tyra Horngren for 360info.
Climate solutions are already in our nature
Dr Sali Jayne Bache, Monash University, and Astra Rushton-Allan, Climateworks Centre, write for Info360.
23.10.23
Decarbonising short-haul road freight could halve Australia’s freight emissions
Climateworks releases new report, 'Delivering freight decarbonisation: Strategies for reducing Australia’s transport emissions'.
Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Program: Catalysing sustainable business collaboration
Announcing the Australia-Vietnam Green Economy Program, led by Asialink and Climateworks Centre, supported by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.
03.10.23
The road is long and time is short, but Australia’s pace towards net zero is quickening
Climateworks CEO Anna Skarbek writes as part of a series by The Conversation, Getting to Zero, examining Australia’s energy transition.
Indonesian business and government representatives discuss ways forward for low-carbon energy transition investment
Highlights from the ASEAN Energy Business Forum side event ‘Investing in Energy Transition in Indonesia: Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Practice’.
27.09.23
Release of Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures framework a welcome step – and Australia can lead on nature reporting
At Climate Week NYC, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures has announced the release of the full framework for companies to integrate nature into decision making.
19.09.23
Asia-Pacific can ‘accelerate climate actions with strengthened collaboration’: Professor John Thwaites AM
John Thwaites, Climateworks Centre chair and co-chair of the Leadership Council of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN), writes for 360info's 'State of the SDGs' special report.
19.09.23
Blue carbon and ocean-based sectors can meet half of Indonesia’s net zero target by 2050: report
Climateworks Centre releases new report from its Southeast Asia Framework for Ocean Action in Mitigation (SEAFOAM) project, 'Sea of Opportunity: Ocean-based mitigation to support Indonesia's climate ambition'.
13.09.23
Raising Australian building standards can deliver climate-ready homes sooner
New revisions to the National Construction Code must continue to raise the standard for residential building energy performance - not only to reduce emissions, but also to lower energy bills and improve health outcomes for residents.
Addressing financial and investment barriers to accelerating ASEAN’s clean energy transition
Key takeaways from ASEAN Indonesia 2023 side event on sustainable energy financing and mobilisation of energy investments.
24.08.23
Climateworks and Woolworths announce natural capital pilot
Climateworks and Woolworths have launched a pilot program to understand the value of measuring natural capital in food supply chains.
16.08.23
Natural capital measurement enabled by new reference catalogue
As Climateworks Centre releases Version 1.0 of the Natural Capital Measurement Catalogue, Program Impact Manager Eithne Cahill explains why it’s a crucial resource for governments and corporations.
26.07.23
Insights from modelling the decarbonisation of Australia’s industry sector
Comparing scenarios and conducting sensitivity analyses provided valuable insights when developing pathways for industrial decarbonisation in Australia, writes Senior Project Manager (Research) Ro Maxwell.
Indonesia can lead the way on ocean-based climate action. New Climateworks analysis and mapping shows how
Climateworks’ Southeast Asia Framework for Ocean Action in Mitigation phase 1 report analysed three sectors: blue carbon, offshore renewable energy and shipping.
25.07.23
Analisis dan pemetaan Climateworks menunjukkan peluang Indonesia untuk memimpin aksi iklim berbasis kelautan
Climateworks’ SEAFOAM menganalisis peluang mitigasi di tiga sektor; karbon biru (blue carbon), energi terbarukan lepas pantai, dan perkapalan.
24.07.23
For Emi Gui, it’s a love of nature that fuels her passion for energy and development
Energy System Lead Emi Gui has been working with officials from ASEAN member states to enhance their knowledge of low-carbon energy transitions.
Sectoral decarbonisation plans a welcome priority for Australia’s government
Climateworks Centre welcomes Minister Chris Bowen’s announcement of decarbonisation plans for all major economic sectors, in pursuit of net zero emissions
19.07.23
Championing decarbonisation in Southeast Asia
Solutions and insights from Climateworks’ latest engagements in the region.
21.06.23
For Jannata (Egi) Giwangkara, Indonesia’s energy transition is ‘personal’
Meet Senior Project Manager Egi Giwangkara, and get an inside perspective on Climateworks Centre’s work in Indonesia.
21.06.23
Anna Skarbek appointed to Net Zero Economy Agency Advisory Board
The Advisory Board will support the design and establishment of the Australian Government’s Net Zero Authority.
14.06.23
How Australia can reduce greenhouse gas emissions in ‘hard to abate’ sectors
Australia’s hardest to abate sectors contribute substantially to its annual emissions, but they can be part of Australia reaching net zero in line with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, writes Dr Tessa Leach.
09.06.23
Thinking beyond EVs to decarbonise Australia’s transport sector
Transport is Australia's third-largest source of emissions. There are more solutions to decarbonise the sector than just changing the car we drive, write Climateworks experts Helen Rowe and Rachel Lynskey.
The Australian Federal Budget takes important steps toward net zero on hydrogen, housing and more
There is much to do if Australia is to grasp the opportunities of a net zero future. This week's Federal Budget takes some fundamental steps in the right direction.
Australia finally has a Net Zero Authority – here’s what should top its agenda
System lead Kylie Turner and Climateworks CEO Anna Skarbek explain how the creation of the authority fills a major gap
05.05.23
MoU between Monash, Climateworks and the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry will assist Indonesia’s private sector to decarbonise
The memorandum of understanding establishes Climateworks Centre as the knowledge partner for the Indonesian Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s (KADIN) Net Zero Hub initiative.
24.04.23
How universities can spearhead the net zero revolution
United Nations SDSN, Climateworks and Monash Energy Institute release guide to help educational institutions decarbonise
21.04.23
Place-based approaches can help industrial regions decarbonise quicker – here’s how
Ambitious long-term approaches are needed given the speed and scale of emissions reductions required for achieving net zero in line with Paris Agreement goals.
How sustainability disclosure can help Indonesian corporations compete and thrive
With the global shift in corporate sustainability, Climateworks senior analyst Petra Christi looks at how Indonesian businesses can rise to the challenge.
05.04.23
Australia’s main iron ore exports may not work with green steelmaking. Here’s what we must do to prepare
Promising new green steelmaking techniques won’t work with our main iron ore exports. We must future proof this key industry, write Climateworks' Tessa Leach and Tyra Horngren in this article for The Conversation.
The Safeguard Mechanism and National Reconstruction Fund are law. Now it’s time to seize the opportunities they hold
With the passing of key legislation this week, it’s important Australia keeps sight of the Paris goals and over-achieves on its climate targets, writes Climateworks’ Anna Malos.
Aligning our work on the natural capital measurement catalogue with the global Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
The Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) is emerging as a crucial enabler that can accelerate the transformation towards a nature-positive future. System Lead Liam Walsh explains the ‘beta’ updates to the TNFD framework and how Climateworks Centre’s natural capital measurement pilot aligns.
30.03.23
Policy wields most power in climate mitigation
Our leads for Australia and Southeast Asia look at new findings from the IPCC report and how they see them playing out in our region
30.03.23
Good news in climate solutions for March, 2023
Our regular round-up highlighting positive steps towards a net zero future.
29.03.23
In conversation with Senior Analyst Coral Bravo
Senior Analyst Coral Bravo talks about her work tracking Australian companies’ net zero commitments. Coral also discusses her approach to personal wellbeing.
28.03.23
Nature-based solutions’ critical role in meeting the climate challenge — and why land use needs more attention
Why Climateworks is tackling the challenge of scaling nature-based solutions in Australia and how we're doing it.
20.03.23
How to cut a home’s energy use to zero
Energy efficiency for homes is about getting design right and making it airtight. The challenge is making these changes affordable, writes Climateworks' Dr Gill Armstrong.
13.03.23
Many Indonesians still misunderstand climate change – so how can we change this?
We need to help more Indonesians understand climate change if we want leaders to take action, writes Climateworks Centre's Brurce M. Mecca in this article for The Conversation.
24.02.23
‘We can do it’: Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen launches report outlining pathways to decarbonise Australian industry
The Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative's 'Pathways to industrial decarbonisation' report has been launched in Sydney by the Hon. Chris Bowen MP, Lord Adair Turner, Simon McKeon AO, Anna Skarbek, Christopher Lee and Darren Miller.
21.02.23
Heavy industry in Australia could decarbonise, help limit warming to 1.5 degrees and create up to 1.35 million jobs: new report outlines pathways
The report, ‘Pathways to industrial decarbonisation: Positioning Australian industry to prosper in a net zero global economy’, was prepared for the Australian Industry ETI by Climateworks and CSIRO, in consultation with industry and research partners.
How our economy-wide decarbonisation models are helping to guide the energy transition
Climateworks Centre and CSIRO's updates to the powerful AusTIMES model are supporting the Australian Energy Market Operator in its planning for a net zero future.
Climateworks Centre announces two new senior appointments
Michaela Morris and Luke Brown to join Climateworks Centre’s executive leadership team.
13.02.23
Renewable energy industrial precincts explained
We answer key questions about renewable energy industrial precincts – what they are, their benefits, best practice, and how to fund them.
Opportunities for Vietnam as global net zero economy emerges, corporate climate briefing hears
Business has an important role to play in helping to deliver Vietnam’s international climate change commitments.
20.01.23
Five minutes with… Dr Sali Bache
Dr Sali Bache chats to Nicky Chudleigh for our series 'Five minutes with...', where we interview members of the Climateworks team.
08.12.22
In 2022, Australia’s governments finally got moving on climate. Here’s how
Australia's governments substantially improved their climate action goals this year. But we’re not home yet, write Alison Cleary and Sarah Fumei in this piece for the Conversation.
Australian federal and state governments pick up pace on renewables, transport and industry emissions, latest analysis shows
New Climateworks Centre report provides a comprehensive, economy-wide survey of Australia’s climate policies and programs in 2022.
07.12.22
Long-serving Climateworks executive Meg Argyriou calls time, leaving a legacy of international expansion
Meg Argyriou will leave her role as Head of International & Country Context at the end of this year for a well-earned break, before pursuing new interests within the sector.
06.12.22
Half of Australia’s biggest companies have net-zero emissions plans, but there’s more to be done
The momentum in the last six months demonstrates increasing corporate confidence, willingness, and an understanding of what’s required to reach net-zero emissions, write Climateworks Centre's Tom Wainwright and Coral Bravo.
Climateworks at the G20 in Indonesia
At the same time Egypt hosted COP27, Indonesia hosted the G20.
22.11.22
At COP27, there was subtle progress towards strengthening global climate ambition
COP27 reflected 2022’s challenging global context, with the unevenness of economic and climate impacts at the fore. The loss and damage agreement was the major breakthrough and, despite less progress on advancing global ambition, there were subtle shifts that give cause for optimism.
22.11.22
Governance strategies to mobilise waqf
Climateworks explores ways Indonesia can strengthen Islamic financing to fund the energy transition.
22.11.22
Good news in climate solutions — November 2022
Our monthly round-up highlighting positive steps towards a net zero future.
22.11.22
In photos: COP27 shines spotlight on Climateworks experts
Pictures from just some of the COP27 events featuring Climateworks Centre staff.
18.11.22
Climateworks executive Ian Porter moves into key Australian Government role
Head of Program Delivery Ian Porter will move to a senior climate-related role in the Australian Public Service.
18.11.22
Five minutes with… Wei Sue
Wei Sue chats to Nicky Chudleigh for our series 'Five minutes with...', where we interview members of the Climateworks team.
17.11.22
Climateworks on the ground at COP27
Climateworks is at COP27, meeting with partners, funders and key decision-makers from across the region — as well as running and presenting at events.
08.11.22
ASEAN, Australia and the role of climate cooperation in Southeast Asia’s net zero goals
Climateworks Centre’s Trang Nguyen and Michael Dolan discuss the opportunities for a swiftly developing region in a decarbonising world.
19.10.22
What is waqf and how can it help finance Indonesia’s clean energy transition?
Indonesia, especially vulnerable to the impacts of climate change and home to the world’s largest Muslim population, can use waqf to finance its climate change mitigation and adaptation efforts.
18.10.22
Good news in climate solutions — October 2022
Our monthly round-up highlighting positive steps towards a net zero future.
18.10.22
Climateworks takes Australian industrial decarbonisation message to Global Clean Energy Action Forum
Industry Lead Rob Kelly says the Pittsburgh forum gave him an insight into the current state of the global clean energy transition.
Five minutes with… Brurce Mecca
Brurce Mecca chats to Nicky Chudleigh for our series 'Five minutes with...', where we interview members of the Climateworks team.
11.10.22
There’s no path to net zero without nature
Explore how land use, nature and measuring its value can all form part of the climate solution
20.09.22
Indonesian ocean project secures involvement of both prominent marine scientist and leading environmental economist
Professor Luky Adrianto and Christy Desta Pratama have confirmed they will be part of Climateworks Centre’s newest international ocean project.
20.09.22
Good news in climate solutions – September 2022
Our monthly round-up highlighting positive steps towards a net zero future.
20.09.22
Five minutes with… Dr Gill Armstrong
Dr Gill Armstrong helps us kick off our new series 'Five minutes with...', where we interview members of the Climateworks team.
19.09.22
7-star housing is a step towards zero carbon – but there’s much more to do, starting with existing homes
In this article for The Conversation, Climateworks Centre's Gill Armstrong and Margot Delafoulhouze together with RMIT University's Alan Pears and Trivess Moore look at what recent changes to the National Construction Code will mean — and what else can be done to future-proof Australian homes.
30.08.22
Good news in climate solutions — August 2022
Our monthly round-up highlighting positive steps towards a net zero future.
22.08.22
Why it’s so hard to buy an electric car in Australia and what can be done about it
A new Climateworks Centre report shows demand for electric vehicles (EVs) far outstrips supply in Australia but there are steps governments can take to get more EVs on the road.
Accelerating Australia’s EV uptake can save vehicle owners $1,300 per year in running costs
A new Climateworks Centre report shows how raising Australia's EV ambition would benefit consumers and cut transport emissions.
17.08.22
Here’s what you need to know about the Australian Government’s climate change bills
Climateworks Centre's Laura Simes breaks down the Australian Government's climate change bills in this explainer for the Monash Lens.
Energy Ministers’ meeting an important step in Australia’s net zero transition
The Ministers have shown they understand that they have to think about the energy system in an integrated way, writes Climateworks' Anna Malos.
Benefits of lifting Australian National Construction Code energy standards reaffirmed in joint statement
Climateworks Centre joins more than 100 organisations in signing joint statement on increasing minimum energy efficiency standards for new homes in Australia.
10.08.22
How can energy regulation help Australia reach net zero?
The current interpretation of the National Electricity Objective is not 'fit for purpose' when it comes to meeting the climate challenge, says Climateworks Centre chairman Professor John Thwaites AM.
04.08.22
G20 seminar looks at how to finance just energy transition in emerging economies
Climateworks co-hosts G20 seminar 'Unlocking innovative financing schemes and Islamic finance to accelerate a just energy transition In emerging economies'.
02.08.22
Wei Sue appointed Head of Strategy
In a welcome announcement, Climateworks Centre taps internal systems change expert to lead its strategic approach.
21.07.22
Building capacity in business for net zero planning to drive systemic change
Helping businesses make evidence-based decisions related to climate change risks and opportunities.
21.07.22
Good news in climate solutions — July 2022
Forward looking climate index wins award, Pacific islands commit to climate action and Australia on track to be 50 per cent renewably-powered by 2025.
20.07.22
Guiding Indonesia’s BPKP on its role in sustainable development
Climateworks team guides creation of a sustainability framework for Indonesian government auditors.
20.07.22
Sustainable finance can support ASEAN states’ net zero ambitions
Private investment is needed to shift ASEAN countries’ existing energy systems toward low-carbon alternatives, say Climateworks Centre's Dr Emi Gui and Michael Dolan.
20.07.22
Electricity demand management has huge potential — and Australia has just scratched the surface
More can be done to encourage households to reduce their electricity demand, write Climateworks Centre's Anna Malos and Dr Emi Gui.
How net zero is the new normal — part two
Part two of a two part series covering CEO Anna Skarbek and an expert panel discussing the what and the why of our climate choices in a recent CEDA event - from investment to a fair and equitable transition.
07.07.22
Why the 1.5 degree Celsius goal is still achievable and more relevant than ever
There are still pathways to a 1.5°C future if the world acts now, writes Climateworks modelling manager Jay Gordon.
05.07.22
How changing whole systems can help solve the climate challenge
A closer look at Climateworks’ systems change approach asks why and how it can help accelerate the transition to net zero emissions for Australia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
30.06.22
Video on scope three emissions a conversation-starter for companies
Climateworks video explains how, by working collaboratively, companies can seize the opportunities of a decarbonised economy.
29.06.22
How net zero is the new normal
Part one of a two part series covering CEO Anna Skarbek and an expert panel discussing the what and the why of our climate choices in a recent CEDA event - from investment to a fair and equitable transition
20.06.22
‘Setting up industrial regions for net zero’ report finds huge potential for decarbonisation
An 88 per cent cut to Australia’s heavy industry emissions is possible and would set up key regions for the net zero transition, says research backed by 18 of Australia’s largest companies.
20.06.22
Good news in climate solutions — June 2022
Vietnam and Australia make moves on climate action, while Rio Tinto looks to wind and solar.
17.06.22
Australia has officially set a new climate target. What matters now is how the nation meets it
By rapidly implementing its policy agenda, the Australian government has the ability to meet its new 2030 target early – allowing Australia to reap the benefits of the global net zero economy sooner, writes Australia Country Lead Anna Malos
CEO Anna Skarbek joins GFANZ Asia-Pacific Advisory Board
Anna Skarbek is among six leading climate finance experts on Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero's new Asia-Pacific Advisory Board
08.06.22
Australia has overshot three planetary boundaries based on how we use land
Understanding what sustainability means in practical, measurable terms for Australia’s land use sector is vital to enable humanity to continue to prosper, writes Climateworks' Dr Romy Zyngier for The Conversation.
Here’s what to expect from the Labor government on climate
In an election where public concern over climate change was a clear factor, Climateworks Centre explores how the new government’s climate policy aligns with what’s needed for net zero.
MoU between Monash, Climateworks and state agency BPKP will assist Indonesia’s transition to a green economy
The memorandum of understanding was formalised in an exchange ceremony at the BPKP’s (Development and Finance Supervisory Agency) office in Jakarta today
19.05.22
How to ‘bend the curve’ of emissions in each sector during the next term of government to stay aligned with 1.5 degrees
Australians will soon head to the polls to elect the government to take us to 2025 – the global deadline for peak emissions.
Construction code review a chance for Australian governments to demonstrate their commitment to net zero
Australian home energy efficiency standards have not been increased in a decade. The National Construction Code's upcoming review could deliver the upgrades that have been promised and which are critical for Australia to achieve net zero emissions.
Finding climate-aligned solutions amid new and ongoing economic challenges for Australia
Climateworks Centre's Lani Perlesz explores how we have been facilitating Australia’s green recovery and identifies new challenges ahead for keeping climate on the economic agenda.
13.05.22
Good news in climate solutions — May 2022
California runs on renewables, big funding for Hunter hydrogen and world’s tallest timber tower planned for Perth.
11.05.22
Does Indonesia’s carbon tax have the power to trigger a sustainable market shift?
Indonesia's carbon tax initiative is a remarkable stepping-stone but may not be enough, writes Climateworks Centre business analyst Petra Christie
‘Living within limits’ report investigates the environmental boundaries in which Australia can prosper
Much of Australia’s environment is under stress. Living within limits can help change that, while allowing the nation a prosperous and healthy future.
13.04.22
Exciting new faces and an appreciative farewell within Climateworks’ Board
Board members, including our first based internationally, have a depth of experience and learning spanning many sectors
12.04.22
Climateworks’ executive on the move following a decade of significant impact and change
Amandine Denis-Ryan to become a Monash Affiliate, continuing her contribution to Climateworks’ mission
12.04.22
The latest IPCC report sets a challenge. Here are some ways to meet it
IPCC report says there is a path to limit warming to 1.5°C — if we act urgently. So what could that action look like?
12.04.22
Good news in climate solutions – April edition
This month we have good news on renewable hydrogen, plastic pollution, decarbonisation and more.
11.04.22
Adam Majcher Legacy Program reflection
The 2021 Fellow is University of Sydney Masters student Brett Morgan
11.04.22
Three things Indonesia needs to ensure the transparency of its emission trading scheme
Indonesia has three points to consider to further enhance the transparency of its national carbon market: standardisation, allocation and verification.
Indonesia is set to launch its pilot emissions trading scheme. Here’s what we know
Indonesia, one of the biggest emitters in the world, is planning to launch its pilot emissions trading scheme in July. Climateworks Centre Senior analysts Mei Zi Tan and Fikri Muhammad take a look at what we know so far.
Documentary video shows climate education through a different lens
The latest episode of Monash University's A Different Lens features Climateworks Centre CEO Anna Skarbek detailing the action needed now on climate change.
28.03.22
Climateworks Centre: updating our name to recognise our reach beyond Australia
Established in Australia, we have worked in Southeast Asia and the Pacific since 2017.
07.03.22
Good news in climate solutions – March edition
More jobs, better commitments – see all the latest good news in our monthly blog.
07.03.22
Nations with developing economies are eager to decarbonise, they just need the finance they were promised
Called out at COP26, wealthy countries have failed to provide $100 billion worth of finance to support climate adaptation and mitigation in nations with developing economies.
Climateworks Centre and Monash Sustainable Development Institute are providing training to support Westpac employees on pathway to net zero
In the first half of 2022, Climateworks and MSDI are working with Westpac to deliver an environmental, social, and governance (ESG) training program to upskill 800 employees.
04.03.22
Westpac and the CEFC are the latest to join a major industry initiative exploring Australian industry’s transition to net zero emissions in supply chains
New partners joining Australian industry initiative underscores key role of finance in tackling supply chain emissions
In 2022, Australia has every reason to act on climate
As we step forward into 2022, the second year of the critical decade, here are some key moves Australia can make to catalyse climate action and ensure a strong, vibrant economy.
Natural Capital Investment Initiative to accelerate, thanks to a multi-year funding commitment
The Macdoch Foundation commits three years of funding to Climateworks, to support phase two of the Natural Capital Investment Initiative
14.12.21
Good news in climate solutions – December edition
See all the latest good news on the monthly blog.
13.12.21
Applying system change methodology to drive ambitious climate action
Taking a systems approach will enable Climateworks to generate change at the scale and pace required to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius.
13.12.21
A year of growth for Climateworks and global climate action
2021 proved to be a year of growth in climate action. If redoubled, this momentum can drive the scale and pace of change needed as we move into 2022.
13.12.21
Land use strategy and planning – a critical enabler toward net zero
How we strategise, plan and govern decisions around land needs to shift to support outcomes for climate and nature
13.12.21
Climateworks continues raising the bar for ambition
Media interest in Climateworks’ analysis shows a pattern: our work helps set ambition, influences public conversation and ripples out into implementation.
07.12.21
ASEAN’s Emerging Mission for a Low Carbon Energy Transition
Jannata (Egi) Giwangkara and Michael Dolan share three propositions for ASEAN, based on Phase 1 of the Green Future Project.
System leads appointed for Sustainable Finance and Food, Land and Oceans teams
Two new leaders in specialist fields have joined Climateworks in recent months.
Summer reading (and watching)
Picks from the team at Climateworks
03.12.21
How infrastructure can help deliver a net zero Australia: event summary
The decisions Australia makes about infrastructure today will shape how we live, work and play in the future.
Professor John Thwaites AM wins an outstanding leadership in engagement award
Professor Thwaites received the prestigious award for making connections to enact change, in his work as a leader and convenor
01.12.21
ASEAN Green Future Project: Further, Faster, Together
The ASEAN Green Future project released a series of reports from local country teams to understand the policies and opportunities to reduce emissions and go further, faster, together.
29.11.21
Food system transformation and the role of consumer demand
Citizens can play a significant role in food system transformation; however, decision-makers must address key structural, financial and psychological barriers if we are to maximise demand for sustainably produced food.
29.11.21
The ocean is essential to tackling climate change. So why has it been neglected in global climate talks?
Responding to the climate crisis means we need to stop pretending the ocean and atmosphere are separate. We must start including ocean action as a routine part of climate action.
22.11.21
Good news in climate solutions – November edition
See all the latest good news on the monthly blog.
22.11.21
Young climate leader awarded Adam Majcher Fellowship 2021
Brett Morgan, a Masters student with the University of Sydney, is the third recipient of the fellowship.
22.11.21
Climateworks reflection: What happened at COP26 and what comes next?
Many are saying COP26 created progress, but has it been enough to limit global warming to 1.5°C?
22.11.21
Tonga fulfils another commitment to the Paris Agreement
The development of Tonga’s LEDS was funded by New Zealand’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT) with technical assistance and support from the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI), Climateworks Australia and Relative Creative.
COP26: not what all people and the planet need, but there is a renewed endeavour
Climateworks’ Australia Country Lead Anna Malos travelled to Glasgow for the 26th COP, her first one since before the Paris Agreement. The gap offered a unique lens with which to view the talks and the shifting momentum in 2021.
Cities in Australia are a major cause of emissions – but they can be a part of the climate solution, too
Cities can rapidly decarbonise by focusing on reducing emissions from infrastructure, buildings and transport.
Soil carbon: A source or a sink in the net zero challenge?
There are no silver bullets. Soil carbon underpins healthy and productive soils, critical for food and fibre production and to sustain biodiverse landscapes. Soil carbon is just one of many nature-based climate solutions that the food and land use system can draw on to sequester carbon and reduce emissions – however, significant efforts across all sectors are required to reduce emissions and limit warming to 1.5°C.
Building Australia’s natural capital
Nature can be protected and restored through improved measurement and investment.
Pathways to net zero the focus for CEDA discussion with Ministers, industry and Climateworks CEO
Pathways to net zero, the focus of Climateworks Australia’s research since 2014, was the focus for CEDA’s livestreamed event on October 12, 2021.
31.10.21
Philanthropy steps up to the urgent call for climate action funding
With COP26 just around the corner, philanthropists are ramping up donations and investments for climate action.
29.10.21
Australia can chart a 1.5 degree compatible path, here’s how: Event summary
This presentation of findings from our reports on sub-national government and corporate climate action reveals positive momentum – alongside a need to go harder, faster.
27.10.21
Chasing Southeast Asia’s green future
In terms of exposure to climate impacts, ASEAN covers one of the world’s most vulnerable regions. It is also an economic powerhouse, with the combined GDP of member states making it the fifth largest economy globally.
Climateworks statement on the federal government’s net zero by 2050 announcement
Now that the net zero target is formally a national commitment, focus turns to how governments, businesses, communities and investors can work together to build-out the rest of Australia’s climate response.
Good news in climate solutions – October edition
See all the latest good news on the monthly blog.
25.10.21
A crucial moment for food and land use systems
Momentum is building to transform global food and land use systems. As an agriculture powerhouse, Australia has an imperative to act, and an opportunity to seize.
Investor Roundtable – Event Summary
Prominent industry leaders discuss change, investment in renewables and more
12.10.21
Challenges and opportunities for Australia’s industry sector
Currently accounting for nearly half of Australia’s total carbon emission output, can Australia’s industrial sector pivot to net zero and still maintain a strong export economy?
OECD assessment reinforces the benefits of rapid climate action for Australia.
The first since 2018, the OECD’s latest assessment of Australia’s economy echoes Climateworks’ analysis showing how much Australia stands to gain by joining the global shift to net zero – and reinforces the importance of moving now.
27.09.21
Good news in climate solutions – September edition
See all the latest good news on the monthly blog.
23.09.21
Tongan culture and technical analysis come together for a stronger long-term low emissions strategy.
Representing a shared vision for the nation in a low-carbon world, Tonga’s long-term low emissions development strategy is nearly ready for the global stage.
Australia’s transport emissions: the role of hydrogen in reaching zero emissions
In our latest piece examining the complex and interdependent nature of the transport system, Rachel Lynskey explores the role of green hydrogen – made with renewable energy – in reducing emissions for certain transport modes.
NCC22 update: Draft provisions a chance to embed long-awaited energy improvement measures for new homes
Draft National Construction Code 2022 provisions would lead to improved building performance, resulting in more comfortable homes, reduced energy bills and lower emissions.
01.09.21
Australia’s transport emissions: the role of infrastructure in reaching zero emissions
The next in a series on the complex and interdependent nature of the transport system, Rachel Lynskey explores how infrastructure can lay the foundations for a zero emissions transport sector.
Net zero ambition in infrastructure: Western Australia’s draft strategy is a step forward for the sector
The draft strategy, Foundations for a Stronger Tomorrow, represents a significant step forward in aligning state- and nationally-significant infrastructure with net zero emissions.
Climateworks and CSIRO multi-sector energy modelling informs AEMO’s most ambitious release to date.
Climateworks and CSIRO identify decarbonisation opportunities to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsuis using ‘AusTIMES’ modelling capabilities
Good news in climate solutions – August edition
See all the latest good news on the monthly blog.
20.08.21
Indonesia raises their net zero ambition – can they be a leader for climate commitments in Southeast Asia?
Our team in Indonesia is collaborating to support the nation with accelerating its climate agenda.
United Nations Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change sixth report on ‘state of the planet’ – the window for action is open, but narrowing
Report underscores the importance of using 1.5℃ for scenario modelling, and as the baseline for policies and targets.
10.08.21
Australia’s transport emissions: the role of electric vehicles in reaching zero emissions
Climateworks’ first article unpacking the issues and opportunities for reducing emissions in the transport sector, where we explore how electric vehicles fit into the net zero conversation.
Australia’s transport emissions: seeing the sector as a whole shows a path to zero emissions
Understanding (and visualising) the complexity of a sector can accelerate action on climate. To tackle emissions from transport, the sector should be considered as a whole.
27.07.21
Climateworks welcomes Ian Porter
Ian Porter joins the leadership team at Climateworks in the role of Head of Portfolio Management.
19.07.21
New system and country leads for Climateworks
Three new leads provide the country perspective or system-wide expertise we need to enable system change for action on climate.
19.07.21
Climateworks, Sustainable Development Solutions Network and Sunway University supporting a green future for ASEAN nations
Can sustainable economies offer economic development, job creation and a resilient future for ASEAN member states?
16.07.21
Good news in climate solutions – July edition
Zero-emissions aircraft, privately funded big batteries, an Australian breakthrough in biofuel. All this and more in our monthly wrap up of good news stories.
16.07.21
Stakeholders finalise vision and sector pathways in the final stage of Tonga’s long-term low emissions development strategy
This week government, state owned enterprises, private sector and civil society are coming together to converge on a shared vision for Tonga in a low carbon world and the first steps needed to achieve it.
07.07.21
Australian Industry Energy Transitions initiative wraps up first phase, releasing early findings into emissions reduction opportunities across supply chains
The first phase of the initiative explored the current state and future possibilities for transitioning five industry supply chains to net zero.
29.06.21
Climateworks joins Green Economy Coalition, Green Growth Knowledge Platform and the Asian Development Bank’s SEADS Platform
Climateworks has recently joined three major international bodies, all enabling decarbonisation in Southeast Asia.
25.06.21
What role can philanthropy play in creating pathways to a sustainable food and land use system?
Climateworks Australia and the Ian Potter Foundation brought together international and local land and philanthropy experts for the Philanthropy Australia Summit on May 6.
25.06.21
Good news in climate solutions – June
Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.
21.06.21
As COP26 draws closer, the latest G7 summit shows the devil will be in the detail
Greater ambition, and a plan for action, is crucial to meeting global climate goals this decade
International Energy Agency report calls for an end to new fossil fuel investment, adding pressure for Australia to raise ambition.
The newly released International Energy Agency’s Roadmap shows no new oil, gas and coal beyond those committed as of 2021, in order to meet net zero emissions by 2050.
Reconciliation Week 2021: Recent favourites for allies from the Climateworks team
As part of our Indigenous learning, at Climateworks we share our favorite reads and watches through book clubs and film screenings. In that spirit, we have compiled some of our recent favourites, to celebrate this year’s Reconciliation Week.
25.05.21
Good news in climate solutions – May
Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.
24.05.21
Raising Indonesia’s net zero ambition: the pivotal role of energy systems in setting and reaching a net zero target
In the short time since releasing a net zero by 2070 pledge, the Indonesian government has already recognised that raising ambition further could unlock more opportunities for the nation.
Victorian government takes important steps on emissions reduction
Victoria’s climate strategy and emissions targets, released on 2 May, will create the largest 2030 emissions reduction of any Australian state or territory.
Leaders Summit on Climate: Nations step up commitments, but what does it mean for countries in our region?
Our team discusses takeaways from the Summit for Australia and Indonesia.
The global 1.5°C carbon budget has reduced by 30 per cent in just three years – trends show we must reduce emissions faster
A year on from the publication of our Decarbonisation Futures report, data shows that ambitious climate action is even more urgent. The global carbon budget is shrinking at record speed, despite the COVID-19 economic downturn.
Recruitment continues at Climateworks as we scale up to meet the challenges of the climate decade.
An increase in climate action is required at an enormous scale. To best play our role, we are scaling too.
26.04.21
Indonesia has set an ambitious target for electric vehicles: what factors can support the nation’s shift to an electric-dominated transport sector?
Is Indonesia heading towards its first tipping point for electric vehicles?
Helping farmers and land managers measure their ‘natural capital’.
In March this year, the Natural Capital Investment Initiative team held four advisory group meetings to test a proof-of-concept ‘Natural Capital Measurement Catalogue.’
26.04.21
Good news in climate solutions – April
Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.
22.04.21
What to watch out for at the US-led Leaders Summit on Climate this Earth Day
The virtual summit will bring together global leaders, including the world’s largest emitting countries to raise ambition ahead of the road to COP26.
22.04.21
Outgoing Food, Land and Oceans Lead Eli Court reflects on nearly a decade of impact
After nearly a decade with Climateworks, Eli Court is taking his passion for food and land to help transform food systems at Soils for Life. He shares how Climateworks has grown from its original team of eight staff, and how he has grown with it.
22.04.21
Technology regularly outperforms expectations – so what does this mean for future decision-making?
Even our most ambitious scenarios – that pushed the boundaries of what we could expect from the technological solutions required for decarbonisation – have consistently been surpassed by the actual speed of technological advancement.
Tonga’s long-term low emissions development strategy enters the next phase of stakeholder workshops
On 11-12 February, the government, state owned enterprises, private sector and civil society came together to explore pathways towards Tonga’s vision for a long-term, low-carbon future.
02.03.21
Economic imperative drives Australia’s state and territory action on climate
State governments used stimulus spending to address climate goals – and it’s going to benefit Australia’s emissions bottom line
Climateworks is scaling up to meet the challenges of the climate decade
We are growing our staff and restructuring our team as part of an ambitious strategy geared to accelerate the net zero transition in Australia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific.
08.02.21
CEO Anna Skarbek discusses Joe Biden’s election with ABC 24
On January 21, Climateworks CEO Anna Skarbek joined ABC24 to discuss how Joe Biden’s election in the United States could affect Australia’s approach to climate policy.
08.02.21
2021: new year, new momentum
Growing momentum sets the stage for one of the most critical years for global action.
08.02.21
Scott Morrison has embraced net-zero emissions – now it’s time to walk the talk
The transition will require targeted government spending and specific, forward-thinking policies for each sector. Without this, Australia risks missing the opportunities being seized by our international peers.
Climateworks board members honoured
The Order of Australia awards, announced on 26 January, recognise the achievement and contribution of eminent Australians from a diversity of backgrounds.
27.01.21
See you in 2021!
The Climateworks team is wrapping up for 2020
22.12.20
CEO Anna Skarbek reflects on 2020
Climateworks CEO Anna Skarbek sat down with the communications team to reflect on the challenges, and opportunities, of 2020.
16.12.20
Summer watching
For Climateworks, 2020 was the year of the webinar. Like many organisations, we cancelled our events due to COVID-19, replacing them with digital versions.
16.12.20
Summer reading
The Climateworks team have compiled their ‘must reads’ of 2020: a mix of op-eds and long reads, pivotal to the year that was.
16.12.20
Australia’s resources sector is preparing for the global net zero transition, but action to address the most significant source of emissions falls well short of the 2050 goal: report
The resources sector analysis focuses on 22 companies involved with coal mining, oil and gas extraction, and metals mining and manufacture. Together, the companies represent a third of the emissions reported under Australia’s National Greenhouse Gas and Energy Framework, and 15 per cent of market capitalisation in the ASX200.
16.12.20
Sali Bache: ‘Oceans and ocean based activities offer around a quarter of the solution to the 1.5 degree climate change target.’
ClimateWork's Sali Bache on the important role the ocean plays in tackling climate change
02.12.20
Anna Skarbek joins panel at Responsible Investment conference.
Climateworks' Anna Skarbek joins Jacki Johnson and Robynne Quiggin and chair Simon O’Connor to discuss ‘A Bold Plan to Reshape Australia’s Financial System.'
30.11.20
Climateworks and the Centre for Policy Development host Climate & Recovery Initiative Public Forum
Climateworks CEO Anna Skarbek joins APRA's Geoff Summerhayes and AustralianSuper's Don Russell in conversation as part of Climateworks Australia and the Centre for Policy Development's Climate & Recovery Initiative
23.11.20
Fortescue, Cbus and Aurecon are the latest to join Australian industry initiative set up to tackle supply chain emissions
Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative welcomes new partners
Summary: Clean technology energy and industry transitions
Building our future event series from Climateworks and the British High Commission
16.11.20
Futures Series: Transforming the Food and Land Use System
Creating a roadmap to 2050 for Australia’s food and land use system
16.11.20
Senior Research Manager Dr Romy Zyngier reflects on three week consultation with industry and sector representatives from the food and land use system.
Land Use Futures delivers workshop series, in collaboration with Collabforge and Deakin University
Climate, the economy and COVID-19: addressing jobs and net zero emissions
The Climate Recovery Initiative brings together prominent leaders from government, business and civil society to help the response to the COVID-19 pandemic facilitate a transition towards a net zero emissions economy.
13.11.20
Zali Steggall’s new climate change bill comes just as economic sectors step up
In tracking the momentum to net zero, we’ve seen the importance of clear targets in raising ambition, encouraging innovation and fostering the deployment of known solutions quickly and at scale.
Tom Yankos joins Mission Shunya podcast to discuss Decarbonisation Futures
Our Decarbonisation Futures lead explains why this is the transformational decade for decarbonisation
21.10.20
Climateworks’ Coral Bravo appears on GBCA podcast The Voice.
Our Net Zero Momentum Tracker analyst discusses progress local government are making towards net zero
21.10.20
Vanessa Sporne: “Positive communication is one of the most critical tools we have in sparking action on climate change.”
Reflections from our 2020 Adam Majcher fellow, Vanessa Sporne
06.10.20
Climateworks’ Meg Argyriou joins Asia Society’s ‘Disruptive Asia’ panel.
Climateworks Head of International joined a special session of the ‘Disruptive Asia’ webcast held by the Asia Society on 30 July 2020
01.10.20
Climateworks Australia partners with the Centre for Policy Development, Ai Group, ACTU and Pollination on Climate and Recovery Initiative
The Initiative was formed in recognition that Australia faces two generation-defining challenges: recovering from the coronavirus pandemic and responding to climate change.
28.09.20
How Climateworks is supporting investors to assess climate risks and opportunities
‘To help the climate transition happen, you need to have a lot of money – a lot – actually moving from supporting brown investments to supporting green investments.’
Stimulating the net zero infrastructure conversation is ‘more relevant than ever’
Climateworks’ Michael Li explains how, six months since Reshaping Infrastructure was released, the work continues to focus the infrastructure sector on how decisions made today will affect long-term emissions reduction opportunities.
Monash internship turned dream job for Jakarta local
Climateworks grows its presence in Indonesia, recruiting Monash University graduate Petra Christi into the Jakarta-based team.
16.09.20
New Zealand government supports the development of Tonga’s long-term low emissions development strategy
Climateworks, in partnership with Global Green Growth Institute and Relative Creative, with support from the New Zealand government, has initiated the development of Tonga's long-term low emissions development strategy (LT-LEDS).
16.09.20
Australian superannuation funds on the cusp of climate action: report
Climateworks and the Monash Sustainable Development Institute launch the sixth in a series of assessments undertaken as part of the Net Zero Momentum Tracker initiative.
16.09.20
New guide supports decision-makers to unlock green growth and investment opportunities
The Investment Vision Guide is designed to support national governments in developing economies to transform their country’s investment environment, in line with the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement and 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
14.09.20
Climateworks’ dynamic scenarios modelling underpins the first forward-looking climate index for the ASX300
The Australian Climate Transition Index draws on Climateworks research and modelling developed for the Decarbonisation Futures report.
Global food and land use transitions: Challenges and opportunities for Australia
Land Use Futures launches new series on challenges and opportunities for Australian land and food use.
30.07.20
Industry heavyweights come together to forge pathways towards a decarbonised future
Independent, not-for-profit bodies Climateworks Australia and Climate-KIC Australia are conveners of the Australian Industry ETI, in collaboration with the Energy Transitions Commission.
Good news in climate solutions – July
Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.
06.07.20
Anna Skarbek joins Technology Investment Roadmap Discussion
Climateworks CEO Anna Skarbek joined the ANU Energy Change Institute and Climate Change Institute open public forum on the Australian Government’s 2020 Technology Investment Roadmap discussion paper.
01.07.20
Australia can transform the transport network to become a global leader
One of Australia’s largest and fastest growing sources of emissions is ripe for transformation.
Good news in climate solutions – June
Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.
04.06.20
Energy Efficiency Council launches First Fuel Podcast, featuring Climateworks CEO Anna Skarbek.
Climateworks CEO Anna Skarbek and major report Decarbonisation Futures featured on the first episode of the new series.
11.05.20
Green stimulus: an opportunity for economic and climate recovery
Around the world, there has been dynamic discussion around how various economies can recover from the damage of COVID-19.
Working remotely in extraordinary circumstances
Curious to know how work at Climateworks has shifted under COVID-19 restrictions? Learn about our approach to full-time working from home.
11.05.20
Good news in climate solutions – May
Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.
11.05.20
Anna Skarbek joins Australia’s biggest online energy event.
On May 6 2020, Climateworks CEO Anna Skarbek joined political, business and community leaders to discuss how Australia can use renewables to build back better.
06.05.20
Anna Skarbek presents at the Clean Energy Councils Clean Recovery Forum.
On Tuesday 5 May 2020, Anna Skarbek joined the Clean Energy Council's forum on 'A Clean Recovery' to discuss the findings of our major report, Decarbonisation Futures.
05.05.20
Retailers are realising their important role in reducing Australia’s carbon emissions
Leading Australian retailers are alert to their role in reducing emissions but the sector is not yet making a significant contribution to emissions-reductions efforts.
27.04.20
Carbon conversations: Anna Skarbek talks Climateworks’ major report.
On Friday 17 April 2020 Climateworks CEO Anna Skarbek joined Carbon Market Institute's John Connor to talk Decarbonisation Futures – solutions, actions and benchmarks for a net-zero emissions Australia.
17.04.20
The conversation hour: Anna Skarbek discusses the impact of the coronavirus on climate change.
On Wednesday 8 April 2020, Anna Skarbek joined ABC's The Conversation Hour to discuss if climate change could benefit from the coronavirus pandemic.
08.04.20
Good news in climate solutions – April
Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.
07.04.20
Energy Insiders Podcast: Anna Skarbek on Australia’s rapid and low cost path to zero emissions
Climateworks CEO Anna Skarbek joined Renew Economy's Energy Insiders Podcast to discuss Climateworks' major report, Decarbonisation Futures.
Stimulating Australia’s economy and reaching climate goals can share a single pathway
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, this work is being looked at in a new light – as a way to rebuild Australia’s economy in a climate-friendly fashion.
How can climate action help drive Australia’s recovery? Anna Skarbek in conversation with Australia at Home.
On Monday, April 6 2020, Anna Skarbek appeared on Australia at home to discuss Climateworks' Decarbonisation Futures, and what it means for Australia's economic recovery.
After the pandemic: how Australia can be a net zero nation by 2050 and stimulate the economy getting there.
On the other side of the pandemic, the stimulus that will be needed to revive the economy provides a once-in-a-generation opportunity for decarbonisation to meet Australia’s international commitments.
Good news in climate solutions – March
Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.
11.03.20
Anna Skarbek joins Centre for Climate and Energy Policy panel: Towards a Long-Term Emissions Strategy for Australia
At an event convened by the Centre for Climate and Energy Policy on February 26, Climateworks' Anna Skarbek joined experts and stakeholders discussing the need for and analytical underpinnings of Australia’s national 2050 emissions strategy.
11.03.20
Infrastructure can lay the foundations for Australia’s net zero emissions future
The first step in a broader effort to reshape Australia’s infrastructure agenda
04.03.20
Is your company prepared for the climate transition?
The 2020 dates for the Climateworks and Monash Sustainable Development Institute’s ‘Climate change and business risk’ executive short course have been announced.
28.02.20
Electric buses can reduce costs, improve air quality and support local industries.
Technology and industry are ready for policy to support electric bus rollout.
Cities of Sydney and Melbourne among councils leading momentum to net zero emissions.
Earlier this month the City of Sydney announced they would bring forward their community-wide net zero emissions target by a decade. The City of Melbourne is now following their lead. Our latest Net Zero Momentum Tracker report highlights the role local councils are playing in Australia’s transition to net zero.
25.02.20
Can Australia follow the UK’s lead to ban fossil fuel cars by 2035?
The UK government has announced it will ban fossil fuels cars from 2035. On Thursday 6 February, Anna Skarbek explained to Triple J Hack the Climate Change Act underpinning the policy.
Local governments helping cut resident and business emissions to zero
By acting on emissions, councils can reduce their own energy costs even as they foster a liveable environment for the community they serve.
03.02.20
Good news in climate solutions – January
Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.
31.01.20
From ideas to impact: scaling green solutions
How can we take sustainable innovations from emerging to mature? On Wednesday 22 January, Anna Skarbek joined ABC Summer Drum to discuss scaling solutions to reduce emissions and waste.
30.01.20
Monash Lens: One overarching ask for business and investors: Do you have a plan to achieve zero emissions?
The Australian bushfires have provided a shocking illustration of the damage that (increasingly frequent) natural disasters can do to businesses, as well as to communities and to the environment.
28.01.20
“Look for ways to apply your skills to the great challenges of our time.”
Climateworks CEO Anna Skarbek addresses the next generation of business leaders.
13.01.20
Climateworks Chair Professor John Thwaites on fuel reduction burns
Climateworks Australia Chair and former Deputy Premier John Thwaites spoke to Virginia Trioli on ABC Melbourne Mornings about his experience as Victoria's Environment Minister.
Australian banks are taking steps towards net zero emissions, but actions are not yet comprehensive
Banks play a critical role in shifting funds to low-carbon activities which is necessary to achieve the Paris Climate Agreement goals
21.11.19
Land use futures publishes natural capital roadmap
The first major output for the Land use futures program brings together ideas from leaders across the country on sustainable land use in Australia
31.10.19
Growing ambition for net zero strategies
The pacific region is showing ongoing leadership on long term low-emissions development
10.10.19
High level engagement in our Southeast Asia and Pacific programs
Updates from our International team's work in Southeast Asia and the Pacific
09.10.19
Major Australian property companies are making progress towards net zero emissions
There is encouraging appetite to move towards net zero emissions across key players in the property sector
24.09.19
Melissa Yoon: “I believe every single person has a link to climate change in some way.”
Reflections from our 2019 Adam Majcher fellow, 24 year old Melissa Yoon
11.09.19
Fleet owners could save money by choosing electric vehicles
Electric vehicles could have a huge impact in accelerating Australia's transition to electric vehicles
Australia has opened the door to higher performing homes, at lower cost
An agreement that could set Australian homes towards lower energy bills, less strain on the electricity network and fewer greenhouse gas emissions
CSIRO Launches Australian National Outlook 2019
What will Australia look like economically, environmentally and socially in 2060?
17.06.19
Young climate leader awarded inaugural Adam Majcher Legacy Fellowship
Ms Yoon, who is currently undertaking a Master of Environment at the University of Melbourne, was thrilled to receive the Adam Majcher fellowship.
07.06.19
Land use futures team hosts natural capital summit
150 leaders from across the land use sector exploring opportunities for integrating natural capital thinking into how Australia uses its land.
06.06.19
Land use futures launches interactive website on Australia’s land use
The project is also part of a global collaborative effort to achieve sustainable food and land use systems.
06.06.19
New initiative underway to show Australian organisations’ progress towards net zero emissions
For the first time information on emissions reduction commitments by major Australian companies, organisations and state and local governments will be collated on one national platform.
05.06.19
Strong energy targets for buildings could deliver emissions and power savings in Australia’s Top End: new report
Improved energy performance of buildings presents a win-win-win
Climateworks and the Myer Foundation recognised in national philanthropy awards
The award recognised the achievement of Climateworks and The Myer Foundation, in partnership with Monash University, in co-designing a vision to bridge the gap between research and tangible action on climate change.
06.04.17
Reforms will boost green energy
Customer led rule change to reform the National Energy Market adopted by the Australian Energy Market Commission
22.04.14
Research identifies further potential for industrial demand side participation
More direct financial incentives to industry could reduce spikes in peak demand and place downward pressure on electricity prices.
20.02.14
Australia’s transition to a low carbon economy is underway
The first whole-of-economy report on Australia’s progress in reducing emissions
30.07.13
National rule reforms will boost cleaner energy
Proposal for simpler, inexpensive connections to the national electricity grid.
04.07.13
Tracking Australia’s progress on reducing emissions
Enabling government, businesses and the community to see the impact of actions taken to reduce emissions
05.12.12
Australian retailers missing out on billions in energy savings
Research demonstrates that Australian retailers could collectively save up to $1 billion by 2020
23.07.11
Geelong community to start planning implementation of Low Carbon Growth Plan for Greater Geelong
New report identifies a range of opportunities, across all sectors, to reduce emissions while continuing to grow the local economy and saving businesses and households money.
08.06.11
Australia’s first Regional Low Carbon Growth Plan for Greater Geelong shows financial benefit of a lower carbon future
Geelong could reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 6 per cent by 2020 at relatively low cost
20.05.11
Australians to pay more for delaying action on climate change
Just one year after identifying 54 opportunities to reduce emissions at least cost, Australia has gone backwards, with emissions rising.
07.04.11
New Low Carbon Growth Plan for Australia
The first comprehensive economy-wide Low Carbon Growth Plan for Australia.
16.03.10
The Myer Foundation and Monash University join forces to address climate change
Climateworks will bring together philanthropic, government, business, community, research and education stakeholders to support projects that reduce greenhouse gas emissions.