Zali Steggall OAM MP is urgently calling for Australia to commit to a minimum 75% emissions reduction by 2035. To meet the Paris Agreement goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C, host a COP Summit and emerge as a leader in climate action, Australia needs to match our ambition to our international peers and accelerate emissions reduction.
Across the world, governments and businesses are racing to net zero and accelerating the transition to clean technologies by establishing strong targets and policies that drive investment. Australia needs a strong 2035 target – a floor of 75 by 35 – to stay in the race.
Everyday use of electricity and transport, as well as manufacturing, commercial and building use,
generates the bulk of Australia's emissions. That's why everyone needs to get involved.
32.8%
Electricity
21%
Stationary energy
18.7%
Transport
16.1%
Agriculture
10.3%
Fugitive emissions
6.6%
Industrial processes and product use
2.7%
Waste
Clear ambition and plans for each sector aligned with a target of 75 by 35,
will deliver jobs and growth across the whole Australian economy.
Renewables and low emissions projects can deliver 1.8 million new jobs in the regions and communities where they are needed most. (BZE)
The business case is compelling and broadly accepted – Australia stands to lose $3.4 trillion by 2070 if we don’t act fast, but could gain $680 billion with rapid, focused action. (Deloitte)
Australia is uniquely positioned to produce green steel, aluminium, hydrogen and more. Making green steel onshore by refining our own iron ore could avoid 1.5 billion tonnes of emissions and generate 10 times the profits. (CC)
Australia is ranked in the bottom 10 countries for climate action – a lowly 55 out of 63 nations on the
Climate Change Performance Index
We need to meet the ambition of our global peers. Three states are leading the way. We need all states to follow.
Ask about the company’s emissions reduction program and if they’re lobbying Government for stronger targets.
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people are calling for climate action
This Synthesis Report (SYR) of the IPPC Sixth Assessment Report (AR6) summarises the state of the knowledge and risks of climate change.
This annual poll reveals 99% of Australians support federal government subsidies for renewable energy technology, while 77% are committed to a more ambitious emissions target.
Inaction on climate change could cost the world’s economy US$178 trillion by 2070.
CSIRO and the BoM draw on national and international climate research, observations, analyses and future projections to describe variability and changes in Australia’s climate.
The government’s Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF) provides opportunities for farmers to participate in emissions reduction projects and receive financial reward.
The Annual Climate Change Statement reports on progress made during the year towards achieving Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets.
This index ranks 76 nations and territories on their ability to develop a sustainable, low-carbon future.
The simplest takeaway from the IRA is “electrify everything” through incentives to transform the market to clean energy.
The IEA’s Global Methane Tracker is an indispensable tool in the fight to bring down emissions from across the energy sector which is responsible for 40% of global methane emissions.
Transport accounts for 18.7 percent of Australia’s greenhouse gas emissions and is the third highest source of emissions.
This report identifies potential pathways to net zero emissions across heavy industry supply chains, as well as tangible projects for action towards the net zero emissions goal.
The report covers the latest key figures and statistics on the national energy market.
Extreme weather events or a poorly managed transition to low-carbon fuels could disrupt more than 800 million jobs, or about a quarter of the global workforce.
Following worldwide youth consultations conducted by the Global Centre on Adaptation they created a report on young people’s views.
The report is a joint effort by the Repower collaboration. It shows how Australia can get to 100% renewable power by 2030.
It provides an analysis of the key drivers and impacts of these risks and outlines strategies for addressing them.
Learn about the unique opportunities provided by the green market revolution.
In response to the Climate Change Authority consultation, Zali Steggall MP submitted that Australia’s next nationally determined contribution target should be at least 75% by 2035, set sector based pathways and measure actual methane emissions
