Climate change is not only warming the planet but also increasing humidity. This report focuses primarily on the broad category of extreme humid-heat events. The report’s main objective is to show that the impacts aren’t isolated: they cascade through societies, magnified by other climate hazards, such as storms and flooding.

This paper challenges the AI arms race narrative and explores evidence-based strategies in non-Western regional forums for international cooperation in AI development, and meaningful global collaboration. The research shows the global majority is constructing a strategic 'third path' operating beneath and beyond superpower rivalry.

This report calls for coordinated, targeted government intervention from industrial economies across the Asia-Pacific to address unpriced emissions in the production of fossil fuel-intensive commodity processing. Recommended measures include an Asian Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM).

A wide-ranging collection of analyses and recommendations to assist the next Australian Government in its deliberations and planning. The structure reflects five interrelated aspects: the need to defend Australia; navigating a new world order; reform of security architecture and policies; securing critical infrastructure; and protection and use of natural resources. Each chapter includes prioritised policy...

This report notes the imperative for the Australian Government to develop green iron manufacturing capacity as the clearest avenue for Australia to competitively move up the green steel value chain. It identifies three local priorities and three opportunities for trading partner collaboration to accelerate development of a cross-border green steel value chain.