This policy brief examines the newly established Fund for Responding to Loss and Damage (FRLD) within the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, which seeks to address the disproportionate burden of climate loss and damage that is borne by developing countries. The brief suggests that, to avoid the pitfalls of previous climate funds, the...

Emergency Leaders for Climate Action is a cohort of former senior Australian fire and emergency service leaders from every state and territory, with deep expertise in disaster planning, preparedness, response and recovery. The content of this report reflects this first-hand experience, along with inputs from experts and practitioners in climate change adaptation. It seeks to...

This paper considers the likely effects of public policies on workers in the transition to net zero. While aggregate employment effects could be relatively small, the authors argue that the combination of policies and technological change required to bring about decarbonisation will require considerable reallocation of production factors.

Most of Victoria’s infrastructure was not built for more frequent severe weather. This means infrastructure, like roads and powerlines, is exposed to greater damage from wild storms, bushfires and floods. This research can help governments decide how and where to invest in adapting infrastructure. It shows how to assess the risks from extreme weather and...

Australia has committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 and more recently outlined a more ambitious intermediate target for emission reductions by 2030. The author of this paper asserts that significant reforms are required for Australia to meet its emission reduction goals, support the reallocation of workers, and adapt to climate change.