Climate change
Alternative labels
Climatic changes
Climate policy
Report
'I can't cool': extreme heat and human rights in the context of climate change
The intersecting climate and human rights crises are going to become progressively more challenging This report examines the consequences and risks of extreme heat through a human rights lens and offers concrete recommendations for actions that can be taken – starting now – to protect populations from harm.
Policy report
Considerations for the establishment of the Net Zero Economy Authority
This paper addresses three topics as they relate to the net zero transition: economics, social change, and regional communities. The authors have drawn upon their collective expertise and experience and reviewed global research and case studies around similar transitions and transition-focused institutions.
Report
Gender, climate and environmental justice in Australia
Internationally, the links between gender, and climate and environmental issues have been widely recognised. This report summarises what is known about the gendered impacts of climate and environmental issues, and explains why gender diverse leadership is critical to solving these challenges.
Report
Too hot to handle: the scorching reality of Australia's climate-security failure
This report provides an overview of an efficacious climate risk assessment methodology, analyses the current failure, explores four case studies and identifies specific and necessary priority actions for the Australian government.
Report
Independent Review of the Australian Climate Service: final report
Climate change and natural hazards are becoming more frequent, severe, and complex. Australian decision-makers now need more information and support to understand and respond to these changes. This review found there is an urgent and rapidly growing demand for climate and disaster risk information, and the Australian Climate Service is unable to support this demand...