This review aims to support all Australian council and community stakeholders to better understand local government climate change targets, actions, strategies and policies. It provides a comprehensive assessment of actions councils are undertaking and the barriers and opportunities facing councils and their communities.

This document summarises the Government's response to each of the 25 recommendations made in the Climate Change Authority's 2023 review of the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Legislation, along with further actions and steps required to implement necessary changes.

The New Zealand Government is consulting on policy proposals that sit across the Government’s five priority areas of its climate strategy and focus on key sectors: energy, transport, agriculture, forestry and waste. This discussion paper sets out how emissions pricing, and the New Zealand Emissions Trading Scheme in particular, will play a central role in...

Scientific principles and transparency must lead the conversation about what 'counts' for carbon credits to build confidence in the voluntary carbon market (VCM). This report outlines a roadmap for the VCM to overcome recent criticism and rebuild trust through science by supporting projects that deliver real emissions reductions, as well as redistribute finance and meaningful...

The Climate Change Authority recommends changes to improve the operation and transparency of key schemes for measuring and reporting greenhouse gas emissions and crediting emissions reductions. The proposed changes to the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act and the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme will ensure they remain fit-for-purpose as Australia aims to meet its...