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Sydney joins global leaders with inaugural climate action week
Sydney is getting ready to become a top player in fighting climate change with its first Climate Action Week Sydney from May 13-19.
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Australian Ethical Foundation awards $500,000 to visionary initiatives
Australian Ethical has granted $500,000 to 10 not-for-profit enterprises testing innovative approaches to address climate change.
Sustainability
One week into COP27, Australia still has much work to do
An infographic from Australia’s independent climate science and solutions organisation, Climate Council, shows what work still needs to be done.
Sustainability
How important will sustainability be in 2022? Very.
Research from Mastercard shows sustainability is top of the agenda for business leaders in 2022.
Tech
Technology driven zero-carbon approach
Government emphasises tech driven zero-carbon approach ahead of COP26. Argitech startup Loam Bio receives $40 million in funding for climate driven tech.
Sustainability
IPCC report sees a bleak future of extreme weather
The report, approved by al 195 members of the IPCC, projected that climate change would increase in all regions in the coming decades.
Funding | Investment
Main Sequence announces $250 million deep tech fund to make the world a better place
Australian deep tech venture firm Main Sequence has announced a $250 million fund to increase its focus on solving some of the world’s biggest issues in areas such as climate and food.
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Turnbull urges Australia to commit to zero net emissions or pay a ‘heavy price’
Former Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull says that Australia must set more ambitious climate targets to retain international credibility, trade relations and climate protection. “Australia really has to get on board,” said Mr Turnbull at the AFR energy and climate summit on Tuesday. “If we don’t we will pay a heavy price for this, believe me, […]
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100 million trees by 2025: Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition
As consumers demand more sustainable and ethical business operations, companies can now join forces and fight climate change collaboratively through Mastercard’s Priceless Planet Coalition. The Priceless Planet Coalition (PPC) unites merchants, banks, cities and consumers to plant 100 million trees by 2025. It is a platform where businesses can crystallise their sustainability goals and help […]
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Australia to lose $3tn over 50 years if climate change not addressed, report finds
The Australian economy will lose more than $3 trillion over the next 50 years if climate change is not addressed, according to a new report from Deloitte Access Economics. The report titled A new choice: Australia’s climate for growth said if net-zero emissions policies are adopted by 2050 it could create 250,000 jobs and add […]
