Australia state of the environment 2021
Australia state of the environment 2021 is written by a panel of independent authors, using the best available evidence, assured through consultation, peer‑review and fact‑checking processes, and building
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Back of the pack: an assessment of Australia’s energy transition
The Australian Government claims that Australia is leading the world in achieving climate targets and transitioning to renewable energy. New analysis finds Australia’s energy emissions continue to rise,
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How can socio-economic transitions be better managed? Lessons from four historical cases of industrial transition
This report uses four case studies from across the globe to draw lessons on how cities and regions can equitably manage the decline of major industrial and mining activities and minimize disruption to
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Decarbonising end-use sectors: Practical insights on green hydrogen
The IRENA Coalition for Action brings together leading renewable energy players from around the world with the common goal of advancing the uptake of renewable energy. The Coalition facilitates global
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Characterising agri-environmental policies: towards measuring their progress
This report proposes a taxonomy of policy design features for agri-environmental payment schemes, with a focus on those features that are conducive to policy cost-effectiveness. An application of the taxonomy
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WMO aerosol bulletin on biomass burning
A new World Meteorological Organization bulletin on Aerosols examines the impact of biomass burning (wildfires and open burning for agriculture) on climate and air quality. It covers the episodes of the
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The risks to Australia of a 3°C warmer world
This report synthesises the observed impacts of climate change on Australia and the risk to the future of the current global trajectory of greenhouse gas emissions. It focuses on the consequences of 3°C
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Deforestation fronts: drivers and responses in a changing world
A new WWF report has revealed how and why our planet has lost an area the size of California to deforestation in just over a decade. This shocking loss, totalling 43 million hectares in the tropics and
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Citizen power for grids: case studies on collaborative infrastructure planning processes for the energy transition
Renewable electricity, specifically wind power and solar photovoltaic (PV), has become the most economical sources of electricity in many parts of the world. Growing shares of variable generation in an
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Climate change and health: Preparing for the next disaster
This report looks into how a changing climate is harming Australians' health and argues that the health sector must do more to adapt to the reality of climate change. It focuses on the devastating bushfires