Global environmental change
Report
Reef futures roundtables report
The Australian Academy of Science convened groups of experts during March to May 2023 to assess the likely outcomes for the Great Barrier Reef in three climate scenarios. This report presents the outcomes of the three roundtable discussions.
Position paper
National statement on climate change and agriculture
Australian agriculture is one of the most diverse and varied sectors in the world. This national statement is an Australian first. It marks a commitment by all agriculture ministers to provide leadership and work together with the nation's climate-smart agricultural sector.
Discussion paper
A fair COP31
The Australian government has proposed that Australia host the 2026 UN Climate Conference, in 'partnership' with Pacific nations. The authors of this paper argue that Australia cannot be considered a credible host for a COP31 while it continues to subsidise and approve fossil fuel expansion.
Report
Culture for climate
Despite the radical impact of climate change on Australian communities, there has been very little research in the Australian performing arts sector’s response to the climate crisis and aspiration to do so. This report explores how a small selection of Australian performing arts organisations are currently responding to the global ecological crisis.
Report
Synthesis report of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6): summary for policymakers
This synthesis report of the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) summarises the state of knowledge of climate change, its widespread impacts and risks, and climate change mitigation and adaptation.