This report examines the global response to climate change and considers how the world is heading toward reducing emissions of greenhouse gases and meeting the goal of avoiding the most damaging effects of climate change.

Victoria's climate is already changing and is likely to change further in the future, posing significant risks to the state. Many types of climate-related extreme events are expected to increase in frequency and intensity in the future. The heatwaves, drought and bushfires of the past decade provide Victorians with a window into that future. The...