Environment
Alternative labels
Natural environment
Strategy
Our journey towards net zero: New Zealand's second emissions reduction plan 2026–30
A critical step towards achieving the country's long-term climate change goals, this strategy outlines how New Zealand will meet its emissions budget for 2026–30. The cross-sectoral plan covers a range of policies and initiatives, focusing on a technology-led approach to reducing emissions alongside commitment to cost-effective climate action.
Briefing paper
Summer outlook 2024-25 briefing paper for journalists
This briefing paper, designed for journalists but broadly applicable, summarises key findings from the Bureau of Meteorology and the National Council for Fire and Emergency Services’ forecasts for summer 2024-25. It describes the influence of climate pollution on extreme weather events, with increasingly hot, wet and volatile conditions likely to be felt throughout the summer.
Strategy
The First Nations clean energy strategy 2024-2030
The Strategy is a national framework to guide investment, influence policy, and support First Nations people to self-determine how they participate in, and benefit from, Australia’s clean energy transition.
Report
Vulnerability to extreme heat
This report identifies the locations around Australia in which the greatest number of vulnerable people will be affected by extreme heat. Targeting these areas for support will ensure the greatest number of vulnerable people are helped during periods of extreme heat.
Report
2024 Annual progress report
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.