Biogases play an important and growing role in energy systems. This report presents a global geographical analysis of the untapped potential of biogas and biomethane from agriculture, municipal waste and forestry residues. It assesses the potential, costs and suitability of over 30 types of sustainable feedstocks in more than 5 million locations worldwide.

This summary report for policymakers shows that reaching net zero is still possible but requires urgent action. It also discusses the importance of public support; trade, investment and finance; climate adaptation; and bridging knowledge gaps to improve the effectiveness of climate policies.

This report outlines how soaring debt repayments and a sharp reduction in lending have transformed China’s role in developing country finances from capital provider to debt collector. Mounting pressures from Chinese debts are especially severe for many of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable countries. A retrenchment in Western aid and trade is compounding these...

This paper argues that Australia is at a critical junction, as it seeks to keep pace with the rapidly evolving global AI landscape. It highlights a severe lack of local AI expertise; the need for significant investment in infrastructure and AI literacy; and the importance of considering multiple factors when developing the business care for...

This paper highlights rising insurance prices and the degree of underinsurance and uninsurance in Australia at a time of increasing climate impacts. It argues government should tax fossil fuel companies to create a climate disaster fund to help cover climate and insurance costs.