UNFCCC Archives - Renew Economy

Policy & Planning

Albanese locks in Australia’s higher 2030 emissions reduction target
Albanese formally commits Australia to a stronger 2030 emissions reduction target, as Bowen blames energy crisis on slow renewables investment.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 16, 2022

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Policy & Planning

IPCC exposes Morrison government’s catastrophic failures on climate
Australia’s response to devastating Queensland floods has been to set up a “gofundme” page. The IPCC report underlines why it needs to do so much more.
Michael Mazengarb

Feb 28, 2022

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Policy & Planning

Glasgow Brief: Greta pledges net zero swearing, as new targets keep 2 degrees within reach
Greta Thunberg pledges to offset swear words, investors pledge $175 trillion to decarbonisation, and new targets may keep 2 degrees within reach.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 4, 2021

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Who’s who in Glasgow: Your quick guide to the COP26 climate talks
Who’s going? What will they talk about? RenewEconomy’s guide to COP26 in Glasgow.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 28, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Too little, too late: Morrison may want praise in Glasgow, but net zero by 2050 won’t cut it
There is growing speculation that Morrison will adopt a 2050 target for net zero – but the science, and Australia’s allies, say it’s too little too late.
Michael Mazengarb

Sep 15, 2021

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Policy & Planning

“Not even close:” UN slams Australia and other rich countries for weak climate efforts
UN review of emissions targets finds countries “nowhere near” on track to keep global warming to safe levels, and countries like Australia must do much more.
Michael Mazengarb

Mar 1, 2021

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Policy & Planning

Year of living virtually: Covid, climate, and the rocky road to Glasgow
The UN climate process is not unique in facing an uncertain 2021. The Glasgow conference, delayed by a year, remains a critical step to achieving Paris goals.
Stephen Minas

Dec 18, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Australia won’t budge on 2030 climate targets, keeps mum on longer term intentions
Morrison government won’t be revisiting its 2030 emissions reduction target and we’re unlikely to see any commitments to future targets any time soon.
Michael Mazengarb

May 26, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Glasgow climate talks postponed, but NGOs say it’s no excuse for go slow on action
Climate talks delayed to allow focus on Covid-19, but enviro groups warn that it is not an excuse for Australia and other nations to go soft on climate action.
Michael Mazengarb

Apr 2, 2020

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Policy & Planning

Humanitarian diplomat Jamie Isbister named Australia’s new environment ambassador
Former humanitarian diplomat Jamie Isbister appointed as new Ambassador for the Environment and head climate negotiator.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 18, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Australia may seek forgiveness, rather than permission, for Kyoto carryover
Australia to take increasingly isolationist approach to climate action, as Morrison defies advice that climate diplomacy is good for the economy and the planet.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 15, 2019

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Policy & Planning

Australia set to lie with some strange bedfellows at Madrid climate talks
Australia may be forced to align itself with former Soviet-era countries to defend plans to carryover surplus Kyoto emissions permits.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 14, 2019

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