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The Carbon-Free Regions Handbook: Mobility is a guide by RMI that outlines strategic actions for regional governments to reduce the carbon intensity of transportation, which currently accounts for 14% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

The Carbon-Free Regions Handbook: Buildings provides a framework for regional governments to reduce emissions in the building sector, which contributes nearly one-third of global emissions. It recommends three primary actions: establishing net-zero codes for new buildings, mandating energy efficiency upgrades for existing buildings, and requiring utilities to implement energy-savings programs through energy efficiency resource standards (EERS).

This case study examines Australia's approach to creating an enabling environment for direct employment in the mining sector, focusing on the integration of government policy, education initiatives, and the development of the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector to maximize local industry participation.

This report details the final Governance Learning Workshop of the Climate Adaptation and Water Governance (CADWAGO) project, held from 14-16 October 2015 in Sassari, Italy. The event brought together 35 researchers and practitioners from Europe, Australasia, and North America to discuss transforming water governance in the context of climate change. The workshop featured presentations on systemic governance praxis, a field visit to the Arborea dairy district in Sardinia, and a traditional conflict resolution simulation called 'La Rasgioni'.

This research paper examines the perceptions of roles and responsibilities among four key stakeholders in Australian flood risk management: local councils, the insurance industry, the State Emergency Service (SES), and local residents.

This policy brief by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) analyzes the implementation of Australia's Clean Energy Future carbon pricing mechanism. It details the scheme's structure, including its transition from a fixed-price period to a cap-and-trade system, the associated compensation measures for industry and households, and the resulting impacts on subnational policies. The document highlights lessons for Canada, specifically regarding the importance of robust emissions reporting and the risks of locking in fixed prices amidst volatile international markets.

This report analyzes the legal, institutional, and legislative frameworks governing Indigenous peoples' conserved territories and areas conserved by Indigenous peoples and local communities (ICCAs) in Australia. It details the pathways to Indigenous land ownership, the mechanisms for joint management of national parks, and the emergence of Indigenous Protected Areas (IPAs). The document examines the intersection of national laws—such as the Native Title Act 1993—with international human rights standards and provides case studies on specific conservation models.

This WRI fact sheet provides a regional analysis of coral reefs in Australia, detailing their scale, the low impact of local human threats compared to the severe projected impacts of climate change, and the extent of marine protected areas.

This report by the International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) examines the extent and cost-effectiveness of government support for the ethanol and biodiesel industries in Australia. It analyzes various subsidies, including excise tax rebates, capital grants, and research funding, concluding that the level of assistance is high relative to other industries and often fails to deliver cost-effective greenhouse gas reductions or energy security compared to alternative policy options.

NAB is offering a ~$200 million Shared Portfolio of senior loans to Australian wind and solar projects, distributed via amortising Portfolio Notes. This initiative is part of a broader A$8 billion commitment by NAB to finance the transition to a low carbon economy by 2022, alongside targets to reduce its own emissions by 21% by 2025.

DNV GL Business Assurance Australia Pty Ltd provided a pre-issuance verification assurance opinion for Westpac Banking Corporation's Green Tailored Deposit product, confirming its alignment with the Climate Bonds Standard Version 2.1.

Ember provides a submission on the Climate Change Bill 2022 and the Climate Change (Consequential Amendments) Bill 2022, arguing that Australia's emissions targets are implausible without aggressive action on coal mine methane (CMM). The document highlights that CMM dominates Australia's energy sector methane emissions and suggests that official figures may be significantly underestimated.

This fact sheet by Energy Innovation examines the increasing frequency and severity of extreme weather events, such as droughts and floods, attributing these shifts to human-induced climate change and rising carbon dioxide levels.

This report by the Alliance for Renewable Electrification (ARE) and UNIDO ITPO Germany explores the integration of decentralised renewable energy (DRE) in the mining sector to decarbonise operations and provide electricity to underserved surrounding communities. It advocates for a 'shared use' approach to infrastructure to address energy poverty and environmental impacts while enhancing the sustainability of mineral supply chains.