Analysis of how a nuclear pathway could impact national efforts to reduce emissions shows the deployment of nuclear in Australia’s grid could add at least 2 billion tonnes to national emissions. The report finds a nuclear pathway could see Australia miss the legislated emissions reduction target for 2030.

The Climate Change Authority’s third Annual Progress Report finds Australia’s emissions are falling, but not yet at the rate needed to meet the 2030 target of 43% below 2005 levels. The authority makes 10 recommendations to accelerate cuts to emissions this decade.

This review considers the pathways for six sectors – agriculture and land; built environment; electricity and energy; industry and waste; transport and resources – to decarbonise. It identifies barriers and proposes strategies and actions to address them. The report cautions against a net zero approach that relies on future development and argues that working to...

Later this year, the Climate Change Authority will provide a series of reports to the Australian Government on Australia’s emissions reduction targets and the transition to a net zero economy. This issues paper presents the Authority's approach, direction, and latest thinking on their work for public consideration and feedback.

The Climate Change Authority recommends changes to improve the operation and transparency of key schemes for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and crediting emissions reductions. The proposed changes to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act and the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme will ensure they remain fit-for-purpose as Australia aims to meet its...