Environment
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Natural environment
Discussion paper
Fair, fast and inclusive climate change action: blueprint framework
The Australian Council of Social Service has worked with the community sector, climate movement, unions, researchers, and people with lived experience of disadvantage to develop this framework for climate change action. The framework aims to guide federal government climate change policy to ensure that, as well as reducing greenhouse emissions, it supports people and communities...
Working paper
Achieving the transition to net zero in Australia
Australia has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and more recently outlined a more ambitious intermediate target for emission reductions by 2030. The author of this paper asserts that significant reforms are required for Australia to meet its emission reduction goals, support the reallocation of workers, and adapt to climate change.
Briefing paper
Climate security and misinformation: a baseline
This paper provides a baseline on the intersection of climate security risks and mis- and disinformation challenges. Beyond this baseline framework, important questions for future inquiry exist about specific climate misinformation risks and how to ensure integrated and effective policy responses.
Report
Report of the Government Inquiry into the response to the North Island severe weather events
In early 2023, three devastating weather events struck the North Island of New Zealand within a six-week period. The aim of this inquiry was to identify lessons from the severe weather events, and to make recommendations for the design of New Zealand’s emergency management system.
Working paper
Residential responses to cyclones: new evidence from Australia
Acknowledging the distinct nature and impacts of different disasters, a growing body of research investigates the specific relationship between cyclones and migration. This study pioneers a comprehensive causal analysis of cyclone impacts on residential outcomes among Australian individuals.