This paper provides an overview of the concepts and measurement of the OECD’s and Australia’s Official Development Assistance and climate finance contributions. It finds that Australia’s support for developing countries has declined significantly over the past fifty years and concludes the Australian Government’s climate finance contribution in the five years to 2025 is zero dollars.

This summary report for policymakers shows that reaching net zero is still possible but requires urgent action. It also discusses the importance of public support; trade, investment and finance; climate adaptation; and bridging knowledge gaps to improve the effectiveness of climate policies.

This report shows how Australia can work with its trade partners to jointly transition heavy industries into a net zero world. It argues that while the Government has taken steps to support Australia’s future green industries, more certainty about the demand for these future green commodities is required to unlock domestic investment. The report makes...

While many large enterprises already recognise the financial imperative of emissions reduction, many mid-tier businesses are being left behind – often due to a lack of tailored, actionable information. This guide aims to help large organisations and industry associations champion climate action across Australia’s mid-tier business sector. It provides clear, compelling messages to communicate the...

The anticipated consequences of climate change range from a gradual to a catastrophic impact on the environment, ecology, economy and society. While people continue to care about climate change, a social malaise with environmentalism has emerged. The challenge for governments is to develop green policies that make decarbonisation affordable and to highlight its vital benefits.