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The Real Carbon Price Index, a Monash Centre for Financial Studies project which monitors real-time carbon prices, is now available on Bloomberg Terminal. Developed in collaboration with C2Zero and SparkChange the index provides real-time data on global carbon prices to help finance professionals, investors and policymakers make informed decisions related to climate change and carbon pricing.
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Climateworks Centre and CSIRO, in consultation with industry and research partners, prepared a report outlining pathways for Australian heavy industry to decarbonise and help limit global warming to 1.5 degrees. The Pathways to Industrial Decarbonisation report was prepared on behalf of the Australian Industry Energy Transitions Initiative and emphasises collaboration among Australia's largest companies. Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen launched the report at an event in Sydney
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Climateworks Centre released new scenario modelling which showed how Australia would be able to achieve net zero emissions by 2039 or 2050, aligning with the 2019 Paris Agreement's goal of limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees celsius. The scenarios emphasised the need for increased action across all sectors, including the adoption of renewable energy, electrification, and hydrogen technologies.
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Indonesian government organisation Badan Pengawasan Keuangan Pembangunan (BPKP) launched ESG Assessment Guidelines for Indonesian State-owned Enterprises, which were developed with technical assistance from experts from Monash University and the Climateworks Centre. The guidelines aim to improve sustainability reporting and support decarbonisation in line with Indonesia's climate goals.
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The Monash Energy Institute and Climateworks Centre, in partnership with the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, has developed the ‘Net Zero on Campus Guide’ to assist universities worldwide in accelerating their progress on sustainable development and climate change. The guide provides tools and strategies for decarbonising campus operations and promotes a global community of practice for sharing knowledge and best practices in sustainability.
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Monash Sustainable Development Institute, in collaboration with UNICEF Australia and SDSN, has facilitated the creation of the 2023 National Child and Youth Statement on Climate Change, representing perspectives of Australia’s young people at COP28. The statement, developed through consultations with over 200 young Australians, addresses the impacts of climate change on youth and advocates for increased climate action and education.
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Monash University hosted a pavilion in the high profile UNFCCC managed Blue Zone at COP28. The pavilion served as a collaborative space for Monash's experts, scholars and students, alongside partners from the Asia Pacific and beyond, to converge, deliberate and advance climate action solutions. It was a space for transformative conversations, partner engagement and collaboration for climate action. Events included panels, workshops, networking events, fireside chats, and displays of creative practices.
Monash’s COP28 delegation included staff and students who shared their climate action expertise and knowledge whilst strengthening partnerships across the key themes: Just energy transitions; Climate and health; Antarctica and oceans; Indigenous wisdom; and Education and youth.
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