The authors of this report argue that there needs to be a shift away from the emphasis on 'offsetting' as a response to environmental impacts. New ‘nature positive’ reforms proposed by the Albanese Government must prioritise strong, up-front protection of habitat if we are to halt and reverse the decline of nature in Australia.

This report provides an overview of an efficacious climate risk assessment methodology, analyses the current failure, explores four case studies and identifies specific and necessary priority actions for the Australian government.

Most of Victoria’s infrastructure was not built for more frequent severe weather. This means infrastructure, like roads and powerlines, is exposed to greater damage from wild storms, bushfires and floods. This research can help governments decide how and where to invest in adapting infrastructure. It shows how to assess the risks from extreme weather and...

This report discusses the emerging field of food resilience planning, which focuses on taking actions to strengthen the resilience of food systems, and its relevance for Victoria.

This report provides an overview of clean flexibility in the European Union (EU), focusing on battery storage and demand side flexibility as two key enablers in the transition towards a clean power system. The paper analyses the current state-of-play in the EU regarding these solutions, examines outlooks for future deployment, and presents relevant policy options...