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Greening the Fuel Tax Credit Scheme for a future-ready Australia
COP29 Fellow Eliza Chaney proposes a tiered reform the FTCS to introduce a transition tax incentive.
Aug 1415 min read


Net Zero with an Asterisk: Fixing the Scope 3 Transparency Gap in Australian Finance
COP29 Fellow Roberto Vitali-Lawn proposes amendments to ASIC's RG 280 to mandate the disclosure of a financed emissions data quality score.
Aug 714 min read


Clarity for Certainty: Advancing Corporate Policy Engagement Transparency in Australia
Roman Davas-Fahey explores amending Australia's Sustainability Reporting Standards to include corporate policy engagement to position Australia as a leader in corporate accountability
Jun 1716 min read


Everything, everywhere, but not everyone, all at once: Reflections on inclusion at COP29
Roman reflects on walking the halls and temporary pavilions of Baku stadium alongside decision-makers and negotiators.
Feb 254 min read


Data, Data, Data: What's Missing in the Fight for Climate
The big issue I often focus on is climate change and how we can adapt the global economy to a net-zero future to ensure the future.
Feb 35 min read


Phantom of the COPera
I am thrilled to be one of the Global Voices Fellows traveling to Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend COP29 later this year. Amidst all the exciteme
Nov 5, 20244 min read


Challenging Ideas, Shaping Policy: Reflections from the Global Voices Canberra Briefings
By Eliza Chaney, COP29 Fellow In a world increasing shaped by wicked problems – from climate change to geopolitical tensions – engaging...
Nov 5, 20244 min read


The Food Donation and Waste Reduction Act
Emily Letch-Avenell, Curtin University Executive Summary An estimated 7.3 million tonnes of food waste is produced by Australian...
Nov 3, 202415 min read


The Role of Scientific Inclusivity in Addressing Climate Change
“What is COP?” That has been the question I have found myself being asked time and time again in this recent chapter of my life. The source
Sep 23, 20243 min read


Negotiating health and climate change at COP28
Sri Devarajan, 2023 COP Fellow ‘Why is a Master of Public Health student going to COP28?’ is a question many, including myself, have...
Sep 12, 20243 min read


Enhancing Indigenous Engagement in Australian Climate Policy
Connor Dane Wright The University of Melbourne Office of Environmental Programs Fellow Executive Summary This paper addresses the...
Aug 15, 202412 min read


Preparing Australia's Health System for the effect of climate change
How can we ensure the health sector is ready for the effects of climate change? Sri Devarajan, The University of Melbourne Executive...
Jun 20, 202412 min read


Sovereign Ties- First Nations and The Pacific
Alex Blackborough - Griffith University Executive Summary The Australian Government prioritises building strong ties in the Pacific,...
Jun 11, 202413 min read


Australia bidding to co-host COP31 in 2026
Written by Alex Blackborough, 2023 COP Fellow The Australian Government is entering a bid to co-host COP31 in 2026 with the Pacific....
May 19, 20242 min read


ASDIP: Australia’s Plan to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030
By Callum Noone, Curtin University, UNFCCC, 2023 Executive Summary Australia committed to achieving the United Nations Agenda 2030 in...
Apr 22, 202413 min read


Engaging Western Australian Youth in Climate Governance
By Tiffany Verga, Curtin University, UNFCCC, 2020 Tiffany Verga is a Curtin University student studying a Bachelor of Commerce/Arts...
Mar 27, 20242 min read


Preventing & Addressing Post-Disaster Domestic Violence in Affected Communities
By Meg Somers, RMIT University, UNFCCC, 2020 Meg Somers is an RMIT University student studying a Bachelor of International Studies...
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Mainstreaming Community Energy in Australia’s Energy Transformation
By Rose Hawkins, The University of Melbourne, UNFCCC, 2020 Rose Hawkins is a University of Melbourne student studying a Master of...
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Mitigating Weather Erosion on Queensland Coastline and Islands
By Dominic Mappas, Central Queensland University, UNFCCC, 2020 Dominic Mappas is a CQ University student studying a Bachelor of...
Mar 27, 20241 min read


Microgrids For Major Disasters: Ensuring Australia’s Grid Is Prepared for a Changing Climate
By Angus Brawley, Griffith University, UNFCCC, 2022 Angus is studying a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics at Griffith University....
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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