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Emissions reduction & sequestration, Policy & regulation Policy brief
Decarbonising Queensland- Four pillars toward a resilient and inclusive low-carbon economy
This policy brief provides an assessment of key policy and technical issues, opportunities and options and provides recommendations to support Queensland Government in the design...
Jennifer Yarnold, Greg Marston, Brendan Mackey, John McVeigh, John Rolfe, Allan Dale, Hurriyet Babacan, Ben Lyons, Felicity Deane, Maxine Newlands, Neville Plint, Lynette Molyneaux, Duncan Keenan-Jones, Jacob Birch, Rowena Maguire, John Quiggin, Don Butler, Catherine E. Lovelock, Natalie Doran-Browne, and Graham Ashford | 2022
Emissions reduction & sequestration Report
Reduce, remove and store: The role of carbon sequestration in accelerating Australia’s decarbonisation
Australia is endowed with carbon sequestration potential. The purpose of this paper is to help policymakers, emitters, and markets to better understand how it can...
Climate Change Authority | 2023
Publications
Research article
Case Studies of the Financial Performance of Silvopastoral Systems in Southern Queensland, Australia
There is considerable uncertainty surrounding the future availability of hardwood timber from state-owned native forests in southern Queensland. The timber industry is becoming increas-ingly reliant...
Ben Francis, Tyron Venn, Tom Lewis, Jeremy Brawner | 2022
Industry & business solutions Research article
Circular economy 4 business: A program and framework for small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs) with three case studies
To address a gap in empirical evidence, this article provides case studies of three SMEs implementing circular business models through a training program.
Ray Maher, Jennifer Yarnold, N.N.C. Pushpamali | 2023
Communities in transition Fact sheet
Climate change in the Whitsunday, Hinterland and Mackay region (V1)
This fact sheet provides an overview of the impact that climate change will have on the Whitsunday, Hinterland and Mackay region's local economy, environment, infrastructure...
State of Queensland | 2019
Emissions reduction & sequestration Strategy
Climate Projections Roadmap for Australia
This roadmap outlines a collaborative approach between state and territory governments, CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology, universities, and the Australian Government to deliver reliable information...
National Partnership for Climate Projections | 2022
Emissions reduction & sequestration Report
Economic Recovery, Resilience and Prosperity After the Coronavirus
This report features the Climate Change Authority's recommendations to achieve a 'triple-win' economic stimulus package that responds to the economic impacts of COVID-19 while taking...
Climate Change Authority | 2020
Carbon & environmental markets Report
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee findings on the Emissions Reduction Fund’s Human Induced Regeneration method
This report provides an assessment of the Emission Reduction Fund's Human Induced Regeneration method (the human-induced generation of a permanent even-aged native forest methodology determination).
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Report
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee findings on the Emissions Reduction Fund’s Landfill Gas Generation method
This report provides an assessment of the Emissions Reduction Fund Landfill Gas Generation method (Electricity Generation from Landfill Gas methodology determination).
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Report
ERAC Media Release: Commercial and Public Lighting Emissions Reduction Fund Method Revoked
This statement concerns the decision of the Minister for Industry, Energy, and Emissions Reduction to revoke the commercial and public lighting method after a review...
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Report
ERAC response to TAI Report: Come Clean – Carbon Capture and Storage CCS
This statement by the Emission Reduction Assurance Committee rejects a report published by the Australia Institute regarding carbon capture and storage methods.
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Report
ERAC statement regarding Landfill Gas (Generation) Method
This resource outlines facts about the Landfill Gas (generation) method that had not been previously discussed by the Emission Reduction Assurance Committee (as of 2022).
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee | 2022
Research article
Fe/Cu diatomic catalysts for electrochemical nitrate reduction to ammonia
Electrochemical conversion of nitrate to ammonia offers an efficient approach to reducing nitrate pollutants and a potential technology for low-temperature and low-pressure ammonia synthesis. However,...
Shuo Zhang, Jianghua Wu, Mengting Zheng, Xin Jin, Zihan Shen, Zhonghua Li, Yanjun Wang, Quan Wang, Xuebin Wang, Hui Wei, Jiangwei Zhang et al. | 2023
Carbon & environmental markets Technical report
Human induced regeneration: A spatiotemporal study - Final Report
The objective of this report is to develop a suitable methodology to assess the effectiveness of HIR projects. It was commissioned by the Emissions Reduction...
Dr Stephen Beare & Professor Raymond Chambers | 2021
Research article
Hydrochar: A Promising Step Towards Achieving a Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the environment, and improve the lives and...
Padhye, Lokesh P. (16234173100); Bandala, Erick R. (6602388224); Wijesiri, Buddhi (56545634800); Goonetilleke, Ashantha (6604084914); Bolan, Nanthi (57204849193) | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Report
Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units: Executive Summary - Final Report - Recommendations and Key Findings
This is an executive summary, including recommendations and key findings, of an independent review of Australia's carbon market and the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme....
Professor Ian Chubb, The Hon Dr Annabelle Bennett, Ariadne Gorring, Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodds | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Report
Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units: Final Report
This report provides an independent review of Australia's carbon market and the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme. This was led by an expert panel appointed...
Professor Ian Chubb, The Hon Dr Annabelle Bennett, Ariadne Gorring, Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodds | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Guide
Information Paper: Committee considerations for interpreting the Emissions Reduction Fund’s offsets integrity standards (V.2)
This information paper outlines the emissions reduction fund, the role of the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee, the offset integrity standards and the committee's approach to...
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee | 2021
Research article
Interventions to help coral reefs under global change—A complex decision challenge
Climate change is impacting coral reefs now. Recent pan-tropical bleaching events driven by unprecedented global heat waves have shifted the playing field for coral reef...
Kenneth R.N. Anthony, Kate J. Helmstedt, Line K. Bay, Pedro Fidelman, Karen E. Hussey, Petra Lundgren, David Mead, Ian M. McLeod, Peter J. Mumby, Maxine Newlands, Britta Schaffelke et al. | 2020
Agriculture & environment Fact sheet
Livestock Emissions Framework for Feed Technologies
This fact sheet provides an approach to estimate carbon emissions reductions from employing technologies at a farm, industry, state and national level. It was developed...
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water | 2023
First Nations Report
Mapping the Opportunities for Indigenous Carbon in Australia: Identifying opportunities and barriers to Indigenous participation in the Emissions Reduction Fund
This report uses a geographical analysis to identify where suitable Emission Reduction Funds can be pursued by Indigenous groups and identifies key barriers and opportunities...
Indigenous Carbon Industry Network | 2022
Emissions reduction & sequestration Strategy
National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy
This resource outlines Australia's 2021-2025 strategy to building climate resilience and adaption to support the nation in anticipating, managing and adapting to a changing climate....
Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment | 2021
Emissions reduction & sequestration Report
Net Zero Mobilisation report: How to make net zero happen
The report expands on Net Zero Australia's final modelling results report (doc ID: 51011) outlining how governments, businesses and households should transition to net zero...
Net Zero Australia | 2023
Research article
Ocean Futures for the World’s Largest Yellowfin Tuna Population Under the Combined Effects of Ocean Warming and Acidification
The impacts of climate change are expected to have profound effects on the fisheries of the Pacific Ocean, including its tuna fisheries, the largest globally....
Simon Nicol, Patrick Lehodey, Inna Senina, Don Bromhead, Andrea Y. Frommel, John Hampton, Jon Havenhand, Daniel Margulies, Philip L. Munday, Vernon Scholey, Jane E. Williamson et al. | 2022
Research article
Organic Carbon Stocks of Mexican Montane Habitats: Variation Among Vegetation Types and Land-Use
Montane ecosystems occur throughout the world, and harbor many endemic species. They also provide key ecological services, including the catchment of water resources and the...
Nadia S. Santini, Alfredo Villarruel-Arroyo, María Fernanda Adame, Catherine E. Lovelock, Rachael H. Nolan, Nancy Gálvez-Reyes, Edgar J. González, Betzabeth Olivares-Resendiz, Alicia Mastretta-Yanes, Daniel Piñero | 2020
Research article
Organic Carbon Stocks of Mexican Montane Habitats: Variation Among Vegetation Types and Land-Use
Montane ecosystems occur throughout the world, and harbor many endemic species. They also provide key ecological services, including the catchment of water resources and the...
Nadia S. Santini, Alfredo Villarruel-Arroyo, María Fernanda Adame, Catherine E. Lovelock, Rachael H. Nolan, Nancy Gálvez-Reyes, Edgar J. González, Betzabeth Olivares-Resendiz, Alicia Mastretta-Yanes, Daniel Piñero | 2020
Emissions reduction & sequestration Report
Paris Plus: From Cost to Competitive Advantage
This report highlights the Climate Change Authority's strategic framework, insights into trade and investments trends, and Australia's priorities in transitioning to net zero emissions.
Climate Change Authority | 2021
Research article
‘Partial functional redundancy’: An expression of household level resilience in response to climate risk
This article extends ecological framings of resilience into socio-ecological and governance domains for urban infrastructure managers concerned with climate risk. Under moments of disruption, reliable...
Simpson, Nicholas Philip (57201395184); Shearing, Clifford D. (6701637198); Dupont, Benoit (57201031372) | 2020
Carbon & environmental markets Strategy
Pathways to a climate resilient Queensland: Queensland Climate Adaption Strategy (2017-2030)
This resource outlines Queensland's climate adaption strategy for 2017-2030. It provides an overview of the impact that climate change will have on Queensland and outlines...
Department of Environment and Heritage Protection (now Department of Environment, Science and Innovation) | 2017
Carbon accounting & ESG Guide
Principles for assessing models used for Emissions Reduction Fund methods
This resource outlines seven principles for assessing models used for Emissions Reduction Fund methods by the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee.
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee | 2022
Emissions reduction & sequestration Report
Prospering in a low-emissions world: An updated climate policy toolkit for Australia (2020 Update)
This research report is updated from the Climate Change Authority's 2016 report, Towards a Climate Policy Toolkit: Special Review on Australia’s Climate Goals and Policies...
Climate Change Authority | 2020
Agriculture & environment Draft report
Queensland AgTech Roadmap 2023–2028 Draft Consultation Paper
This draft consultation roadmap sets out Queensland's framework for accelerating the development of agricultural technology by stakeholders such as agribusinesses, producers, and investors. These technologies...
Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, State of Queensland | 2023
Hydrogen & fuels Strategy
Queensland Hydrogen Industry Strategy 2019-2024
This strategy outlines the Queensland Government's approach to developing a hydrogen industry that delivers economic, social, energy, security, and environmental benefits to the State and...
The Department of State Development, Manufacturing, Infrastructure and Planning (Queensland Government) | 2019
Agriculture & environment Strategy
Queensland Low Emissions Agriculture Roadmap 2022-2032
This 10-year strategy provides a framework for reducing emissions in the agricultural sector. It aims to reduce production-based emissions and increase carbon farming through ongoing...
Queensland Government | 2023
Industry & business solutions Strategy
Queensland new-industry development strategy
This resource outlines Queensland's strategy to proactively develop industries suitable for a decarbonising world. It is aligned with Queensland's net zero targets of 50% renewable...
Department of State Development, Infrastructure, Local Government and Planning | 2023
Industry & business solutions Strategy
Queensland resources industry development plan
Created by government, industry and communities, this plan establishes Queensland's pathway to creating a socially responsible and sustainable resources industry that will continue to create...
Department of Resources | 2022
Carbon accounting & ESG Strategy
Queensland’s Commitment to Positive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Outcomes
This resource provides an overview of the Queensland Government's commitment to fostering positive ESG outcomes that builds a sustainable and competitive economy.
State of Queensland (Queensland Treasury) | 2021
Energy & infrastructure Strategy
Queensland SuperGrid Infrastructure Blueprint
This SuperGrid infrastructure blueprint outlines Queensland's optimal infrastructure pathway to support the Queensland Energy and Jobs plan which aims to transform the state's electricity system...
Queensland Government | 2022
Policy & regulation Report
Queensland Sustainability Report 2021
This 2021 annual report was published by the Queensland Treasury. It outlines the Queensland Government's approach to managing sustainability, provides information on the State Government's...
State of Queensland (Queensland Treasury) | 2021
Policy & regulation Report
Queensland Sustainability Report 2022
This 2022 annual report was published by the Queensland Treasury. It outlines the Queensland Government's approach to managing sustainability, provides information on the State Government's...
State of Queensland (Queensland Treasury) | 2022
Transport Strategy
Queensland’s Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy - Action Plan (2022–2024)
This resource is a two year action plan that sets out initiatives to increase zero emission vehicle uptake across Queensland communities, businesses and government fleets....
Department of Transport and Main Roads | 2022
Transport Strategy
Queensland Transport Strategy - Our 30 Year Plan for Transport in Queensland
This resource provides a 30-year outlook on Queensland Government's plan for transport and main roads, focusing on the development of transportation that is accessible, safe,...
Department of Transport and Main Roads | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Strategy
Reef 2050 Long-Term Sustainability Plan 2021-25
Australian and Queensland governments released this report in response to the first-five yearly review of the Reef 2050 Long Term Sustainability Plan. It was developed...
Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water - Qld & Federal Government | 2021
Carbon & environmental markets Report
Review of four methods for generating Australian Carbon Credit Units
The Panel for the Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units commissioned the Australian Academy of Science to provide a rapid assessment of the integrity...
Australian Academy of Science | 2022
Research article
Review of multiport modular multilevel converters for residential applications: A control perspective
Distributed generation and storage systems have become important in the residential building environment. One of the more promising power electronic interfaces between these systems and...
Stephan Adams, Dezso Sera, Geoffrey Walker, Mark Broadmeadow | 2023
Carbon & environmental markets Report
Statement: ERAC consideration of human induced regeneration method
This statement discusses analytical work commissioned by The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee to examine concerns raised about the Emissions Reduction Fund’s Human Induced Regeneration (HIR)...
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee | 2022
Policy & regulation Report
Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures
This framework is an international, market-led initiative providing support to organisations looking to identify, report and manage nature-related risks and opportunitites. It encourages financial institutions...
DCCEEW & Ernst & Young, Australia | 2023
Research article
Trace element concentrations in forage seagrass species of Chelonia mydas along the Great Barrier Reef
Toxic metal exposure is a threat to green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) inhabiting and foraging in coastal seagrass meadows and are of particular concern in...
Adam Wilkinson, Ellen Ariel, Jason Van De Merwe, Jon Brodie | 2022
Transport Report
Yearbook 2020: Australian Infrastructure Statistics
This statistical report provides an annual source of infrastructure statistics around infrastructure and the economy, transport, communications, energy and water for 2020. It is intended...
Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics | 2020
Transport Report
Yearbook 2021: Australian Infrastructure Statistics
This statistical report provides an annual source of infrastructure statistics around infrastructure and the economy, transport, communications, energy and water for 2021. It is intended...
Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics | 2021
Transport Report
Yearbook 2022: Australian Infrastructure Statistics
This statistical report provides an annual source of infrastructure statistics around infrastructure and the economy, transport, communications, energy and water for 2022. It is intended...
Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics | 2022
Transport Report
Yearbook 2023: Australian Infrastructure Statistics
This statistical report provides an annual source of infrastructure statistics around infrastructure and the economy, transport, communications, energy and water for 2023. It is intended...
Bureau of Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Economics | 2023