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.

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.

‘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.'

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'.

Target set, solutions ready, now time to deliver

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.

Australian-first credibility guide to support businesses in new era of climate reporting

Climateworks Centre publishes guide to credibility for corporate climate transition plans.

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.

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.

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'

New state and territory numbers reveal national climate progress

Climateworks releases new report, 'Leading climate policies from Australia's states and territories'.

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.

World-first catalogue released as experts gather for global biodiversity conference

Version 2.0 of the Natural Capital Measurement Catalogue is now online.

Australia’s Net Zero Economy Authority enshrined in law

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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'.

Australia can still decarbonise in line with the Paris Agreement

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.

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.

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'.

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.

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

BPKP launches ESG assessment guidelines for Indonesian State-owned enterprises

‘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.

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.

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.

Study of ASX200 finds 44% increase this year in Australian companies setting long term 1.5°C climate targets

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.

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.

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.

‘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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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.

The Morrison government is set to finally announce a 2050 net-zero commitment. Here’s a ‘to do’ list for each sector

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.

Climateworks report shows what net zero best practice means for business and reveals examples of Australian companies getting it right

Australia can capitalise on state and territory net zero momentum to keep the global 1.5 degree goal in play: report

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.

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.

Heavy industry’s net-zero transition effort boosted by $2m ARENA grant and partnership with Rio, HSBC

Energy sector climate commitments are insufficient for Australia to achieve a Paris-aligned transition to net zero: report

On the road again: here’s how the states can accelerate Australia’s sputtering electric vehicle transition

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.

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.

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

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.

Response to Low Emissions Technology Statement

Statement on ARENA funding announcement

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.

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.

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.

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.

Statement on Technology Investment Roadmap discussion paper

Why it doesn’t make economic sense to ignore climate change in our recovery from the pandemic

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

The UK has a national climate change act – why don’t we?

We can be a carbon-neutral nation by 2050, if we just get on with it

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

New national sustainable food and land use project gets underway

Australia not on track to reach 2030 emissions reduction target but potential is there: report

Australia is not on track to reach 2030 Paris target (but the potential is there)

Australia can meet the energy trilemma – but not by extending coal generation

Climateworks welcomes Victoria’s target of net zero emissions by 2050