Methane emissions from fossil fuels remain at stubbornly high levels. The report presents the latest sector-wide methane emissions estimates and examines different abatement options and associated costs. It finds that measures to tackle methane emissions are often very cost-effective and could have brought an extra 100 billion cubic metres of gas to market in 2024.

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.

This report presents a framework to support the development of supply-side climate pledges in emissions-intensive sectors, using the steel industry as an example. Focusing on the 'carbon-capacity nexus' – the relationship between industrial capacity and carbon emissions – it identifies key actions that governments and companies can take to reduce emissions through adjustments in industrial...

This report highlights risks and opportunities for Australian agriculture in the context of evolving emissions policies. While currently shielded from immediate risks, Australian agriculture must be proactive to ensure its long-term sustainability in an increasingly emissions-sensitive global economy. The report emphasises the importance of the sector prioritising robust emissions measurement, innovation and strategic trade positioning.

This report provides baseline estimates of Australia’s health system greenhouse gas emissions in 2021-22, a foundational component of work to achieve a sustainable, high-quality, net zero health system. Future work will focus on addressing limitations to refine emissions estimation methods, and working with state and territory governments and private providers to align approaches to health...