Climate Change Authority

This week’s On Good Authority covers the biennial State of Climate Report developed by the Bureau of Meteorology and the CSIRO. The report finds Australia’s climate (temperature over land) has warmed by an average of 1.51°C ± 0.23°C since 1910, and sea surface temperatures have increased by an average of 1.08°C since 1900. Drawing on the latest national and international climate research, the report includes projections of future changes in Australia’s climate and notes the global carbon budget for a 50% chance to limit warming of the earth to 1.5°C will be depleted in 7 years from now, unless the rate of human-induced emissions is reduced. Read the report here: https://bit.ly/40nlJYD To receive our weekly update on the latest climate change related news stories directly in your inbox, subscribe to On Good Authority: https://bit.ly/3ZPsTEA #SoTC2024 #OnGoodAuthority #globalcarbonbudget 

This week’s On Good Authority features the recently released World Energy Outlook report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). This year’s report is underpinned by 3 interconnected themes: energy security, prospects for clean energy transitions and uncertainty. The IEA observed that the immediate effects of the global energy crisis have begun to recede throughout 2023 and that clean energy transitions around the world have significantly accelerated in recent years due to government policies. However, more effort is needed to meet climate targets as today’s suite of policies still results in a world heading towards a 2.4°C global average temperature increase by 2100. To receive short summaries of climate change related news in your inbox every week, subscribe to On Good Authority here: https://bit.ly/3ZPsTEA #OnGoodAuthority #WEO24 #EnergyTransition

This week’s On Good Authority features two new reports from the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI) on responsible and sustainable banking: · Responsible Banking Blueprint – A roadmap for action on climate, nature and biodiversity, healthy and inclusive economies and human rights. · Leading the Way to a Sustainable Future – Priorities for a Global Responsible Banking Sector. These reports jointly provide guidance to banks for conducting impact analysis, setting or extending targets, and preparing for target implementation according to action or transition plans. To receive our weekly update on the latest climate change related news stories directly in your inbox, subscribe to On Good Authority: https://bit.ly/3ZPsTEA #OnGoodAuthority #ResponsibleBanking

This week’s On Good Authority features the International Energy Agency (IEA)’s Renewables 2024 report which finds renewable power capacity worldwide is set to surge in the next 6 years, and that the climate and energy security policies in nearly 140 countries are also making renewables more cost-competitive with fossil-fired power plants. To receive short summaries of new climate change related reports and research findings in your inbox every week, subscribe to On Good Authority here: https://bit.ly/4aMJQl7 #ongoodauthority #climatenews

This week’s On Good Authority features RACE for 2030’s electricity sector workforce projections which show steep increases in jobs to 2030. The projections build on the Australian Energy Market Operator (AEMO)'s Integrated System Plan and find most employment growth will occur in wind farms, solar farms and distributed batteries. To receive short summaries of new research findings in your inbox every week, subscribe to On Good Authority here: https://bit.ly/3ZPsTEA #ongoodauthority #climatenews

This week’s On Good Authority features the NSW Government’s newly unveiled Consumer Energy Strategy.   The strategy outlines 50 ongoing and prospective actions to guide energy policy and program development. The release of the strategy coincides with the announcement of $290 million in new funding to incentivise greater uptake of consumer energy resources, such as solar panels, batteries and energy saving technologies for households and small businesses.   To receive the authority’s weekly analysis of the latest developments in climate policy and emissions reduction news, subscribe to On Good Authority here: https://bit.ly/4aMJQl7

This week’s On Good Authority features the recently released 2024 National Hydrogen Strategy. The new strategy updates the 2019 version and sets out 4 key objectives, plus 3 targets and 34 actions to meet these objectives. The strategy notes the requirement of significant investment in renewable energy and other infrastructure to meet its outlined targets. To receive weekly climate news directly to your inbox, subscribe to On Good Authority here: https://bit.ly/4aMJQl7 #OnGoodAuthority #climatenews #hydrogenstrategy #netzero Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Chair of the CCA, The Hon. Matt Kean, and CEO, Brad Archer spoke this week at the #ANUEnergyUpdate2024. The Hon. Matt Kean delivered a keynote address about the opportunities a system built on renewables provides for Australia, as outlined in the authority's recent #SectorPathwaysReview. Brad Archer joined Adam McKissack, Emma Aisbett and moderator Chell Lyons on the Towards Net Zero in Australia's Energy and Industry Sector panel. Watch the event recording here: https://lnkd.in/gg5r4AP6 The Hon. Matt Kean Brad Archer Adam McKissack Emma Aisbett Chell Lyons Frank Jotzo #SectorPathwaysReview #ANUEnergyUpdate2024

Come work with us! The authority is seeking enthusiastic and motivated policy advisors and analysts, ready to tackle the challenge of decarbonising Australia. The authority is recruiting multiple EL1 Assistant Managers and EL2 Managers across the Strategy and Analysis branches. Applications close 25 September 2024. For more information and to apply visit the APS Jobs website: https://bit.ly/3ZjT7il #climatejobs

Come work with us! The authority is seeking enthusiastic and motivated policy advisors and analysts, ready to tackle the challenge of decarbonising Australia. The authority is recruiting multiple EL1 Assistant Managers and EL2 Managers across the Strategy and Analysis branches. Applications close 25 September 2024. For more information and to apply visit the APS Jobs website: https://bit.ly/3ZjT7il #climatejobs