‘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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Good news in climate solutions for March, 2023

Our regular round-up highlighting positive steps towards a net zero future.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Good news in climate solutions — November 2022

Our monthly round-up highlighting positive steps towards a net zero future.

In photos: COP27 shines spotlight on Climateworks experts

Pictures from just some of the COP27 events featuring Climateworks Centre staff.

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.

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.

Good news in climate solutions — October 2022

Our monthly round-up highlighting positive steps towards a net zero future.

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.

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

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.

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.

Good news in climate solutions — August 2022

Our monthly round-up highlighting positive steps towards a net zero future.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

Good news in climate solutions — June 2022

Vietnam and Australia make moves on climate action, while Rio Tinto looks to wind and solar.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

Good news in climate solutions – April edition

This month we have good news on renewable hydrogen, plastic pollution, decarbonisation and more.

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.

Good news in climate solutions – March edition

More jobs, better commitments – see all the latest good news in our monthly blog.

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.

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.

Good news in climate solutions – December edition

See all the latest good news on the monthly blog.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

Good news in climate solutions – November edition

See all the latest good news on the monthly blog.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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.

Good news in climate solutions – October edition

See all the latest good news on the monthly blog.

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.

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.

Good news in climate solutions – September edition

See all the latest good news on the monthly blog.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

Energy sector pays tribute to outstanding leader: vale Chloe Munro, AO

Good news in climate solutions – June

Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.

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.

Good news in climate solutions – May

Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.

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.

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?

Good news in climate solutions – April

Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.

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.

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.

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.

Good news in climate solutions – March

Celebrating women acting on climate

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.

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.

Good news in climate solutions – February

2021: new year, new momentum

Growing momentum sets the stage for one of the most critical years for global action.

See you in 2021!

The Climateworks team is wrapping up for 2020

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.

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.

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.

Good news in climate solutions – December

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

Good news in climate solutions – November

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

Good news in climate solutions – October

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

Climateworks steps up to the STEPtember challenge

Good news in climate solutions – September

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.

Good news in climate solutions – August

Good news in climate solutions – July

Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.

Good news in climate solutions – June

Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.

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.

Good news in climate solutions – May

Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.

Good news in climate solutions – April

Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.

Good news in climate solutions – March

Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.

Good news in climate solutions – January

Read the latest news in climate solutions showing positive progress towards net zero around the globe.

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

Energy efficiency key priority for Asia Pacific

Vehicle emission standards would save motorists more than free trade deal