Global environmental change
Briefing paper
COP28: what to expect
This briefing explains how the world has changed since last year’s COP27 summit in Egypt. It also explains what Australia must do to successfully co-host COP31 with Pacific nations.
Report
Climate equality: a planet for the 99%
Drawing on new global data and experts and advocates the world over, this report argues for a radical new approach if humanity is to stand any chance at overcoming the catastrophe unfolding before us.
Briefing paper
Creating a Citizen Participation Service and other ideas: reimagining government for better climate policy
The UK Climate Change Committee and the UK Government’s independent review of net-zero have both emphasised an urgent need for the public, as citizens and consumers, to have a much larger role in net-zero. This paper presents tangible ideas for how this could be done.
Report
What do we have to lose? Understanding and responding to climate-induced loss of life and health
This paper seeks to highlight the nature of loss and damage to human health and agency, the ways in which climate change impacts upon them, and potential responses to avert and minimise it.
Report
The changing climate policy landscape: considerations for policymakers and the needs of investors
This report summarises how global climate policy has developed and to describe the core features that should underpin climate policy going forward. Several case studies are provided to illustrate effective climate finance policy in Australia, the European Union, Japan and the United States.