Environment
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Natural environment
Report
From laggards to leaders: an assessment of Australian banks’ climate commitments
This research found signs of leadership and momentum in the banking sector to reshape society for a clean energy future and a safe climate. By building on this leadership and raising their ambitions in line with climate science, the authors of this report assert that banks can become powerful allies in protecting nature, creating healthy...
Policy
Circular economy (waste reduction and recycling) (risk, consequence and contingency) regulations 2023
This regulatory impact statement aims to strengthen laws and regulations for Victoria’s waste, recycling and resource recovery sector to make the system more reliable and support Victoria’s transition to a sustainable and thriving circular economy.
Report
Weathering the storm: insurance in a changing climate
This report explores the role of the insurance market in responding to complex issues related to climate change. It is informed by a nationwide survey of people that have home insurance, as well as interviews with homeowners and people who rent in communities affected by extreme weather events.
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.
Report
WWF-Australia Trees scorecard 2023
This scorecard assesses and scores a range of factors that are important to Australia shifting from a global deforestation hotspot to a reforestation nation, by becoming a world leader in tree protection and restoration.