Environment
Alternative labels
Natural environment
Working paper
Labour and social policies for the green transition: a conceptual framework
This study sets out a conceptual framework to analyse the impact of climate change and greenhouse gases mitigation efforts on the labour market, migration flows and people’s health, as well as the most important policy, regulatory, legal and social levers that can cushion potential negative impacts and maximise opportunities from the climate transition.
Report
Raising standards, cutting costs: how an effective new vehicle efficiency standard can reduce vehicle emissions and save consumers money
The Climate Council and Electric Vehicle Council commissioned this analysis to examine the potential impact of introducing fuel efficiency standards in Australia.
Discussion paper
Monitoring the biodiversity credits market in NSW: issues paper
Healthy biodiversity is important for the quality of life of current and future generations. This issues paper sets out IPART's proposed approach to the review and seeks feedback from the community, including credits market participants, accredited assessors, brokers, ecologists, environmental researchers, local government authorities and other interested parties.
Discussion paper
Biodegradability of plastics: discussion paper
The purpose of this discussion paper is to describe what is meant by biodegradable plastics, and to consider issues arising from the current state of play in terms of knowledge, policy, law and expectations.
Policy report
Public procurement for net-zero digital research infrastructure: a mission-oriented approach for UK Research and Innovation
Considering the significant challenge of decarbonising the planet, this policy report explores the role of UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) in advancing net zero emissions with a focus on digital research infrastructure.