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Stronger target, safer future: why Australia’s 2035 climate target matters


Under the Paris Agreement, nations are required to submit new 2035 targets to cut climate pollution. This report provides new, detailed analysis on a scientifically credible, Paris-aligned target for Australia. It finds that net zero by 2035 is the only target available to Australia with a strong chance of contributing to holding global warming below...
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The Climateworks Centre guide to credibility for corporate climate transition plans


Credible transition plans are one of the best ways for companies to demonstrate a genuine commitment to emissions reductions. This Australia-first credibility guide for corporate climate transition plans draws on and consolidates 34 global best practice resources. It offers 7 credibility criteria and 31 associated sub-criteria to enhance readers’ understanding of what a credible transition...
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From bad idea to bad laws: the five pillars of net zero


This report outlines how economic harm from net zero can be attributed to specific policies and laws of current and previous Australian governments. It analyses the key pillars holding up the policy of net zero at the federal level. The report suggests that pursuit of emission reduction targets is causing economic harm and must be...
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Outlook for biogas and biomethane


Biogases play an important and growing role in energy systems. This report presents a global geographical analysis of the untapped potential of biogas and biomethane from agriculture, municipal waste and forestry residues. It assesses the potential, costs and suitability of over 30 types of sustainable feedstocks in more than 5 million locations worldwide.
Literature review

The effects of climate policies on emissions


This paper systematically reviews ex-post empirical studies assessing the effects of climate change mitigation policies on emissions. The findings suggest that most policies effectively reduce emissions, with a median effect of about -5% per year, though with substantial variation across studies.