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24.01.2022 Have you been watching ABC TV + iview's #FightforPlanetA? Tune in at 8.30pm (AEST) for tonight's episode on transport featuring Petra Stock, co-author of ClimateWorks' Moving to Zero research.

24.01.2022 "Not just because its good for the environment but because its good for the state, the country, and its the kind of economy our kids will prosper from," NSW Environment Minister Matt Kean will release a report from the NSW Chief Scientist and Engineer today as the state intends to pursue large-scale hydrogen production as part of the COVID-19 economic recovery.

24.01.2022 "COVID and our response to it, as well as the new research, have stripped away the remaining excuses not to make this transition as rapidly as possible to flatten, and eventually squash, the carbon-emissions curve."

24.01.2022 Cbus Super Fund has announced a plan to achieve net zero emissions for its investment portfolio by 2050. This reinforces the Australian superannuation industry benchmark set by HESTA in June. Read the analysis and stay tuned for our full Net Zero Momentum Tracker Superannuation Report. https://www.climateworksaustralia.org/news/case-study-cbus/

24.01.2022 Big news from Apple, adding to growing momentum towards net zero emissions applied across whole supply chains.

23.01.2022 The NSW bushfire inquiry has echoed what the experts have said all along: climate change is driving longer, hotter and more dangerous bushfire seasons, including our Black Summer.

22.01.2022 "Climate change is a public health emergency. Failing to mitigate and prepare for climate change risks potentially catastrophic health and economic impacts." Medical experts call for action on climate change as part of the COVID-19 economic recovery.

21.01.2022 Coal power plants could close earlier than planned.

21.01.2022 Sustainability transitions can help address inequality and exclusion by prioritising sustainability-aligned initiatives led by and supporting diverse groups.

20.01.2022 Go into the weekend with some good news.

19.01.2022 It was so interesting having Anna Skarbek CEO of ClimateWorks Australia on the podcast today. Anna spoke to host Nicole Goodman about the real impact of COVID-1...9 on the environment, how being climate focussed can be great for your business bottom line, and what zero net emissions by 2050 actually looks like. Listen here https://bit.ly/3fOwuco #bedaily #soundcartel #podcast #podcastproduction #climateworks #environment #zeronetemissions #covid19

19.01.2022 Australian agriculture is well regarded internationally, and is well placed to meet changing consumer demands towards healthier, more sustainable foods. Find out more: https://www.climateworksaustralia.org//food-and-land-tran/

19.01.2022 Congratulations to our Chair John Thwaites, one of 26 eminent global scholars, public health professionals, environmentalists and policy makers appointed to the prestigious The Lancet COVID-19 Commission.

19.01.2022 Clean energy projects are set to receive a boost from the Victorian Government to support the state's economic recovery from COVID-19.

18.01.2022 Alternative and non-traditional protein sources have enormous potential to meet growing global demand for protein, create new economic opportunities for producers, and free up land for other uses. Find out more: https://www.climateworksaustralia.org//food-and-land-tran/

18.01.2022 China's recent pledge to achieve carbon neutrality before 2060 could curb global warming by 0.2-0.3 Celsius this century.

18.01.2022 Rural and regional communities can lead the transition to sustainable food and land use. The 10 global food and land use transitions represent a major opportunity for economic diversification in these communities. Find out more https://www.climateworksaustralia.org//food-and-land-tran/

17.01.2022 In more state news, the Queensland government has announced a $500m renewable energy fund as a centrepiece of its COVID-19 economic recovery plan.

17.01.2022 Today, with Climate KIC Australia, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI), CSIRO and Energy Transitions Commission - ETC were pleased to launch Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative, supporting industry to work together to explore pathways to net zero emissions in supply chains: energytransitionsinitiative.org

17.01.2022 Good news and a timely discussion on technological and economic feasibility when it comes to a global net zero transition by mid-century from Energy Transitions Commission - ETC.

17.01.2022 Building stronger, more sustainable local food economies in Australia can improve food security, and have positive social, economic and environmental impacts. Find out more: https://www.climateworksaustralia.org//food-and-land-tran/

16.01.2022 "The racing flames show how climate change is affecting the nation's most populous state, experts said. Hotter temperatures, less dependable precipitation and snowpack that melts sooner lead to drier soil and parched vegetation."

13.01.2022 "Agriculture is particularly vulnerable to a changing climate, and the sector is on its way to having the technologies to become carbon neutral, while maintaining profitability." Via The Conversation

12.01.2022 Women, First Nations and young people are often under-represented and under-valued in the agricultural workforce and decision-making roles in Australia this must be addressed in any sustainability transition. Find out more: https://www.climateworksaustralia.org//food-and-land-tran/

12.01.2022 LAUNCH: The Food and Land Use Coalition identified ten transitions that can improve how we produce food and manage land. Were exploring the state of play of these in Australia with a new series - Global food and land use transitions: Challenges and opportunities for Australia: https://www.climateworksaustralia.org//food-and-land-tran/

10.01.2022 People here feel the effects of climate change acutely. Day by day it gets hotter, the seasons change faster.' Petra Christi first joined ClimateWorks as an intern in Melbourne. Now she's part of our growing team in Jakarta.

10.01.2022 Missed yesterday's briefing room? You can now watch the full episode: Retrofit for purpose - net zero in the built environment, online.

09.01.2022 What does a sustainable food and land pathway look like for Australia? Were exploring the 10 global food and land use transitions identified by The Food and Land Use Coalition and how they apply to Australia. Read more about the current challenges and opportunities: https://www.climateworksaustralia.org//food-and-land-tran/

08.01.2022 Overall, what many did not consider possible years ago is now happening: the restructuring of the energy giants is in full swing. The decarbonisation of the energy sector is strategically accepted by them and integrated into long-term business models. Via RenewEconomy

08.01.2022 Were working together with Australian industry leaders to collectively learn, develop research and find actions that move critical industry sectors towards net zero emissions in supply chains, as part of Australian Industry ETI. energytransitionsinitiative.org

07.01.2022 "Changes in Japans power market show the need for Australia to begin transiting to an economy less reliant on carbon-intensive exports." Via The Conversation

06.01.2022 In exciting news, the New Zealand government is supporting the development of Tongas national long-term low emissions development strategy in partnership with MEIDECC, ClimateWorks Australia, Global Green Growth Institute and RelativeCreative to be launched at #COP26

05.01.2022 A welcome story of hope after the summer bushfires. A group of survivors is building back better, sustainable, fire-proof homes.

05.01.2022 "As the country continues on the road out of COVID-19 isolation, the renewed attention on transport and infrastructure presents an opportunity for Australia to shift gears and accelerate towards zero-emissions transport." ClimateWorks' Michael Li with Petra Stock in Monash University's Lens.

04.01.2022 ANZ Australia has asked its 100 biggest-emitting business customers across energy, transport, construction and agriculture to provide a low-carbon transition plan by 2021.

03.01.2022 Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative brings together leaders from business and industry to harness knowledge, and develop pathways and actions that can accelerate emissions reductions across whole supply chains. Find out more: http://energytransitionsinitiative.org

03.01.2022 ClimateWorks Australia's response to the federal government's Low Emissions Technology Statement.

02.01.2022 Tune in today at 3pm (AEST)! There are still some spots available - register here: https://bit.ly/2OHR5Da