Australian agriculture is one of the most diverse and varied sectors in the world. This national statement is an Australian first. It marks a commitment by all agriculture ministers to provide leadership and work together with the nation's climate-smart agricultural sector.

Between January and March 2023, researchers piloted a novel digital engagement tool, The Strategy Room, to help local authorities understand their residents’ priorities for net-zero policies on the topics of heat, travel and food. This report presents the preliminary results from the pilot study.

To investigate the link between plastics and climate change, the Australian Marine Conservation Society and WWF-Australia commissioned Blue Environment to model the greenhouse gas emissions resulting from plastics consumption in Australia, and the impact of different policy approaches to reduce plastic emissions. This report outlines the findings from that research.

Given the value and volumes of high-risk timber and wood products entering Australia, this report concludes that both the Australian government and Australian companies should increase implementation, compliance and enforcement actions. The report also identifies specific recommendations for actions by the Australian government and Australian companies to reduce illegal timber imports.

There is growing international consensus that food systems transformation is important to address the challenges of malnutrition in all its forms, the burden of noncommunicable diseases, environmental sustainability, increasing inequality and ensuring the welfare of workers and animals. This information brief synthesizes the evidence on the role of red and processed meat production and consumption...