Increasing innovation and transition challenges in energy creation, storage and use
With more governments and businesses setting emission reduction and Net Zero targets, there is increasing attention to renewable energy technologies with an emphasis on Hydrogen power. The shift to renewable energies also comes with potential risks for mineral extraction and increased waste.

Growing bio engineering responses at small and large scales
The immediate and long-term impacts of climate change are driving significant change to the world’s natural ecosystems with biodiversity, species and resource loss. While ecosystem management and conservation efforts are accelerating, there is also an increasing interest in technological, bio and geo-engineering interventions.

Increasing prominence of climate change in public and business sentiment
The public’s awareness of climate change and view on it is enabling greater dialogue and scrutiny of governments and private institutions. Businesses are being pushed to do more to consider climate change mitigation and adaptation and political will in Australia is shifting. The likelihood of ‘ greenwashing’ is likely to increase.

Possible implication of the climate change horizon scan
Our first scan on climate change is a decision-support tool that assist us in ensuring our commitments and actions under the Climate Change Action Plan are responsive to emerging issues and trends.

Plastic phase outs - guidance for industry
Guidance to help suppliers identify if their products are banned plastic items, and whether they are considered to be 'single-use'.

Plastics bans information for community organisations and not-for-profits
Community groups and not-for-profits must not supply banned items as part of a service, for regular activities or during events or fundraising activities.

Information for schools and education providers
This guide helps schools and other education providers understand the plastics bans and how they apply to them.

Alternatives to banned single-use plastic items
There are many reusable and more sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic items.

Banned single-use plastic items
There are several banned single-use plastic items.

Recycling textiles
