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read moreA new Climate Council report - ‘Aim High, Go fast: Why emissions need to plummet this decade’ -concludes that Australia must triple its emissions cuts within the next decade and reach net zero emissions soon after to protect Australians from the impacts of accelerating climate change. Australia is effectively standing still, while the rest of the world-including strategic allies and trading partners-race towards net zero emissions.
As momentum for climate action grows around the world, the ‘Aim High, Go fast: Why emissions need to plummet this decade’ report explains why all efforts to stabilise the climate system should focus on steps taken in the 2020s. A smart, achievable, and scientifically-backed contribution from Australia is a 75% cut in emissions (below 2005 levels) by 2030, and reaching net zero emissions by 2035.
Lead author and Climate Council spokesman, Professor Will Steffen, said Australia was already experiencing the deadly consequences of global warming, with worsening megafires, floods, and heatwaves affecting communities across the country.
Professor Steffen notes “there is no safe level of global warming, and every fraction of a degree of avoided heating matters. In fact, the actions Australia and the rest of the world take this decade will determine if the climate system can be stabilised at a level that minimises the risk of catastrophic impacts such as abrupt, irreversible changes.
Professor Steffen said moving slowly in addressing climate change would harm Australians almost as badly as not acting at all.
“Australia is effectively standing still, while the rest of the world-including our strategic allies and trading partners-race towards net zero emissions. Our country is incredibly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, and if we act swiftly we can join the global effort to not only minimise further harm but we can also set ourselves up for a prosperous future.
“We have the natural resources, technology, and skills to become a world leader in renewable technologies and clean industries. We can create jobs and economic opportunities here, and export our solutions to other countries to accelerate their progress too.
“We are seeing leadership-from states and territories, from communities and from many businesses. They’ve shown us what can be achieved when we’re determined. They are already enjoying the many benefits that decarbonizing our economy delivers such as regional jobs, cleaner cities and cheaper power.
“It’s time for Australia to get ahead of the curve, and act swiftly and decisively on global warming. Ultimately, this is about protecting Australian lives, protecting our unique ecosystems and wildlife, and safeguarding livelihoods. This is what acting in our national interests looks like.”
Report key findings:
1. Climate change is accelerating with deadly consequences. The ecological systems that have sustained human life and societies for generations are being severely damaged by increasing heat and worsening extreme weather events.
2. Our response must match the scale and urgency of this worsening situation. Action to deeply reduce emissions this decade will determine whether the climate system can or cannot be stabilised at warming of well below 2°C.
3. As momentum for climate action gathers speed around the world, all efforts must now focus on steps that can be taken this decade.
4. Australia has everything it needs to act swiftly and decisively to help avert climate catastrophe, and prosper in a global clean economy.
To access the full report click here
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22nd February 2021 - Christchurch Council outlines their collective climate change approach
1st December 2020 - Singapore enters into a climate change bilateral Dialogue with the United Kingdom
26th November 2020 - Darwin Lord Mayor calls for immediate action on Climate Change to mitigate impacts on facilities and environment
2nd August 2020 - Sentosa Golf Club first to join sign up to United Nations Sports for Climate Action Initiative
5th July 2020 - Former Socceroo pushes for 2023 Women’s World Cup to amplify climate change urgency
7th April 2020 - Reef tourism industry and conservationists demand climate action following release of new bleaching survey
28th February 2020 - Australian Marine Conservation Society calls for a Reef-safe climate policy
20th January 2020 - New report aims to prompt recognition of climate change threat to Australian Open
30th December 2019 - Research finds Australian cricket not ready for challenges of climate change
6th December 2019 - Tourism Report calls for more effective climate change strategies to save our oceans
4th December 2019 - World Travel and Tourism Council calls for Climate Neutrality by 2050
16th October 2019 - Councils and water industry call for national water focus amid climate change
20th September 2019 - MINDBODY backs Climate Strike as part of commitment to all forms of wellness
20th September 2019 - International sport bodies unite to combat climate change
18th September 2019 - New report highlights the increased threat of climate change on Australian wildlife
10th September 2019 - New report highlights the impact of climate change on cricket
5th July 2019 - Massive tree planting has potential to tackle climate crisis
26th June 2019 - Research shows Great Barrier Reef visitors understand climate threat
6th June 2019 - Tennis Australia commits to United Nations climate change action
22nd May 2019 - Jane Goodall visits Adelaide Zoo and shares her thoughts on climate change
16th May 2019 - University of Queensland predicts climate change could cause the extinction of 26 species
6th February 2019 - Climate change set to impact Australia’s summer sporting calendar
22nd May 2018 - QTIC event to launch tourism industry climate change response plan
26th April 2018 - WTTC and UN Climate Change in new partnership to tackle global warming
10th February 2018 - Queensland tourism operators committed to tackling climate change issues
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6th August 2017 - Alpine resorts invest in snowmaking to reduce impact of climate change
12th June 2017 - PATA reaffirms support for Paris Climate Change Accord
4th November 2016 - Addressing climate change a must for sustainable tourism programs
27th June 2016 - Climate change a massive threat to global heritage and tourism
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