Organisation
Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering
Acronym:
ATSE
Alternate Name:
Australian Academy of Technology and Engineering
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Briefing paper
Closing the water gap
Many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have inadequate drinking water, sanitation, and hygiene accessibility. This report outlines approaches that can be made to protect against water inequalities in remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.
Report
Small modular reactors: the technology and Australian context explained
This report summarises the state of technical development and Australian context for small modular reactors (SMRs) in 2024. It finds that SMRs could potentially form part of Australia’s future low-carbon energy mix but as an emerging technology, in 2024 the cost and operational performance of this technology has not yet been demonstrated.
Research Summary
A thriving Murray-Darling Basin in 50 years: actions in the face of climate change
The 'Thriving Murray-Darling Basin' essay series explores what is needed in the Basin for a resilient, healthy and sustainable river system and a thriving, resilient community in the face of a changing climate over the next 50 years.
Position paper
Becoming a net zero nation
The Australian Academy of Technological Sciences and Engineering, through this position paper, is calling on the Australian Government to commit to an ambitious target of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2035.
Report
Powering the net zero transition: electricity security explained
This report finds that transitioning Australia's electricity system to accommodate more renewable energy sources will require greater investment in existing technologies, as well as innovation in new technology solutions to reduce consumer costs further.