Australia hosting COP31 could transform climate action in the region, but will be expected to up its game, NGOs say
A group of Australian NGOs has urged the Australian government to secure its bid in hosting the UN COP31 talks in 2026 in partnership with the Pacific, describing it as a “nation-building” activity that could provide a slew of national and regional benefits.
Read MoreAustralian carbon farming outfit expands offerings
An Australian carbon farming group has launched a new offering to help landholders measure their carbon footprint and generate carbon credits.
Read MoreCommittee recommends Australia’s Nature Positive Bill go ahead, with caveats
An Australian Senate committee has recommended the Nature Positive Bill 2024 be passed by the Senate, the nation’s upper house of parliament, subject to several recommendations it has made.
Read MoreMethane leaks from coal mines need more regulation -report
Methane leaks from Queensland’s many coal mines are not being adequately addressed by the government or Australia’s beefed up Safeguard Mechanism, driving emissions up that should be falling, according to a report from an environmental law firm.
Read MoreFossil fuels’ ties with the university sector far-reaching and underestimated, study finds
The fossil fuel industry has been able to use its ties with the university sector in multiple countries to fund research that promotes its own interests and acts as a form of climate obstructionism in ways that have yet to be fully realised, a recently published study has found.
Read MoreAustralian agtech outfit forms another strategic alliance to develop carbon projects
An Australian agtech company has formed a strategic alliance with a local carbon project developer in a bid to expand its presence in the market, it announced Monday.
Read MoreAustralian Senate committee recommends passage of Future Made in Australia Bill, despite design concerns
An Australian Senate cross-party committee has recommended the Future Made in Australia (FMIA) Bill be passed, which would unlock close to A$23 billion ($15 bln) over 10 years to support clean energy and critical minerals development.
Read MoreNew Zealand startup launches funding round to bring Scope 3 emissions reporting software to Australia
A New Zealand climate tech startup has launched a seed round of NZ$650,000 ($400,000) in the hopes of expanding its Scope 3 emissions reporting software into Australia, and eventually the UK.
Read MoreAustralia’s Climate Change Authority to hold off advising 2035 target until after US election
The Chair of Australia’s Climate Change Authority (CCA) has told local media it will not provide its official advice regarding the country’s 2035 Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) until after the US election, media reported Thursday.
Read MoreAchieving net zero can only happen “at the speed of trust”, says report
Establishing the infrastructure needed for a net zero world, such as carbon capture and storage (CCS), can only take place if trust is established among key stakeholders, according to a report authored by an engineering consultancy and academic researchers.
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