Climate change

Agriculture sector stakeholders will converge on the Darling Downs in May to discuss how farms can reduce their carbon emissions.

As the urgency to address climate change grows, the Australian Government and governments worldwide are facing increasing pressure to take decisive action to mitigate climate-related risks and ensure a sustainable future for all. Recent legal rulings and government initiatives provide valuable insights into the evolving landscape of climate risk management and disclosure, highlighting the importance of proactive measures and collaborative efforts across sectors. Only recently, Europe’s top human rights court found the Swiss government to have “failed to comply with its duties” to combat climate change and meet emissions targets. This landmark ruling underscores the legal obligations of governments to […]

Australia’s long-sought stronger environmental laws just got indefinitely deferred. It’s back to business as usual

The government will contribute $222.5 million to the Mekong-Australia Partnership in a bid to support the subregion of Southeast Asia.

Public health forums with specialist practitioners and scholars across jurisdictions, disciplines and sectors are desperately needed.

An online survey of more than 5,000 people warns global events are overshadowing investment in women and gender equality.

Anthony Albanese insists Australia has a lot to offer ASEAN but a local mindset shift is needed to avoid the nation “shrinking into itself”.

A new Climate Risk and Opportunity Management Program will support the APS in transitioning to net zero and preparing for a changing climate.

A parliamentary inquiry wants to understand how the state is dealing with climate change adaptation and climate disaster preparedness.

Demands for emergency services are rising in the face of an aging professional cohort and a shrinking volunteer workforce.

Antarctic research funding’s diplomatic and cultural challenges threaten the future of Australian research on the continent, senate hears.