Net Zero Cities
Transitioning Australian cities to net zero is crucial to reducing carbon emissions, protecting its citizens from major climate change impacts, increasing access to nature and increasing livability for those who live, work and visit our cities.
Transport Pathways to Net Zero
It’s time for Australia to diversify its transport decarbonisation solutions to reach net zero and reap the rewards of a cleaner transport sector.
Natural Capital Investment Initiative
Recognising Australia’s natural resources as assets can help drive investment that sustains the country’s food security and biodiversity. The widespread adoption of innovative and sustainable land practices relies on measuring and valuing environmental ‘assets’ to encourage the adoption of best practices.
19.04.21
Net Zero Momentum Tracker
Accountable for a high percentage of national emissions, the corporate sector must rapidly decarbonise if we are to achieve the goals of the Paris Agreement. As momentum across the sector increases and more companies make net zero commitments, getting them right is more important now than ever. Established in 2019, Climateworks’ Net Zero Momentum Tracker initiative collated and assessed the climate commitments of companies accountable for almost 70 per cent of Australia’s national emissions. The initiative aimed to provide clarity around corporate commitments and encourage corporations to increase their climate ambition in line with a pathway aligned with limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (1.5°C), mitigating the worst effects of climate change.
30.10.19
Infrastructure
Around 70% of Australia’s emissions can be influenced by infrastructure projects. The large scale and scope of infrastructure’s influence means a small number of innovative projects can be transformative in enabling Australia’s path to net zero emissions.
Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative
Introduction We brought Australian industry together to accelerate action towards achieving net zero supply chains by mid century. As our trading partners decarbonise and countries and companies set goals for net zero emissions by 2050, the ability of Australia’s industrial sectors to transition is significant for the Australian economy and the country’s ability to meet the goals of the Paris Agreement.
Decarbonisation futures
How will we decarbonise as a nation? Harnessing a combination of technology, society and policy that drive new and existing solutions. ‘Decarbonisation futures’ explores how Australia can limit global warming through technological, social and policy drivers.
Land Use Futures
Transforming Australia’s food and land use system is vital to address and adapt to climate change. The world faces an enormous challenge to sustainably provide healthy food for a growing population, while also addressing and adapting to climate change.
08.10.19
Built environment
Over half of the buildings standing in 2050 will be constructed from today onwards. In Australia, the built environment accounts for almost a quarter of our emissions.