Climate change
Alternative labels
Climatic changes
Climate policy
Briefing paper
Creating a Citizen Participation Service and other ideas: reimagining government for better climate policy
The UK Climate Change Committee and the UK Government’s independent review of net-zero have both emphasised an urgent need for the public, as citizens and consumers, to have a much larger role in net-zero. This paper presents tangible ideas for how this could be done.
Position paper
Let’s walk together, work together, we’ll be stronger together
In this policy position paper, the Lowitja Institute recommends that government funds the establishment of an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Coalition on Climate and Health.
Report
State of climate action 2023
This report provides the world’s most comprehensive roadmap of how to close the gap in climate action across sectors to limit global warming to 1.5°C. It finds that recent progress toward 1.5°C-aligned targets isn’t happening at the pace and scale necessary and highlights where action must urgently accelerate this decade to reduce greenhouse gas emissions...
Report
Code Blue: our oceans in crisis
The authors of this report argue that Australia must show a commitment to protecting our precious oceans and all the life that depends on it, starting with the urgent phase-out of coal, oil and gas this decade, restoring damaged ecosystems, and expanding marine sanctuaries.
Report
What do we have to lose? Understanding and responding to climate-induced loss of life and health
This paper seeks to highlight the nature of loss and damage to human health and agency, the ways in which climate change impacts upon them, and potential responses to avert and minimise it.