The 2025 federal election delivered a renewed mandate for climate action, with the Albanese government re-elected on a platform of stronger environmental and energy commitments. Australia has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 43% below 2005 levels by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050. These targets were legislated through the Climate Change...
Dr Joëlle Gergis – https://www.joellegergis.com/about She is an internationally recognized expert in Australian and Southern Hemisphere climate variability and change, having authored over 130 scientific publications. Her research focuses on providing a long-term historical context for assessing recently observed climate variability and extremes.Between 2018 and 2021, Joëlle served as a lead author on the United Nations’...
https://www.anu.edu.au/news/all-news/remote-aussies-dont-have-equal-access-to-household-electricity-protectionsAccess to affordable and reliable renewable energy, transport, and waste management infrastructure remains uneven across Australia, disproportionately affecting specific demographic groups. Key populations experiencing limited access include remote and Indigenous communities, low-income households, and renters.Key demographics include: Remote and Indigenous Communities Off-grid communities or fringe-of-grid communities are “impacted by poor system reliability, high energy costs...
While nature-based solutions are gaining traction, continued investment, data tracking, and integration with other mitigation strategies will be essential to maximize their impact. Nature-based solutions (NbS) are crucial in Australia’s climate strategy but remain in early development. In 2022, the government launched a Nature Positive plan, committing to: Protecting 30% of Australia’s land and seas...
