This report examines how Australia law does and does not protect children from environmental harm, and how Australian legislation is failing to protect a child’s right to a healthy environment. The report investigates international moves to incorporate this right into law showing where Australia should do more.

This report provides the world’s most comprehensive roadmap of how to close the gap in climate action across sectors to limit global warming to 1.5°C. It finds that recent progress toward 1.5°C-aligned targets isn’t happening at the pace and scale necessary and highlights where action must urgently accelerate this decade to reduce greenhouse gas emissions...

This research draws on a range of different evidence sources. To understand the powers and duties that local authorities hold to deliver clean air, researchers have undertaken a systematic desk-based review, interviewed a range of local government officers and councillors, and engaged with stakeholders with expert knowledge of local government and air quality.

This research explores climate change adaptation practices, strategies and policies implemented internationally that could be adopted to support the sustainable development of cities and towns across Australia.

The authors of this report argue that Australia must show a commitment to protecting our precious oceans and all the life that depends on it, starting with the urgent phase-out of coal, oil and gas this decade, restoring damaged ecosystems, and expanding marine sanctuaries.