Submissions to government inquiries provide decision-makers with expert insights and recommendations on current policy development. They play a crucial role in shaping policy by presenting evidence-based perspectives and addressing critical issues.
The ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes contributed numerous submissions during its tenure, leveraging its expertise in climate science to inform discussions on emissions reduction, climate resilience, and international climate obligations.
Below is the complete list of inquiry submissions published by the Centre.
Inquiry into Act to establish guiding principles for action to address climate change; to set 2030 and 2050 targets for the reduction in net greenhouse gas emissions in New South Wales and to establish the Net Zero Commission.
View submissionComment on draft priorities to set out the ‘what’ and ‘why’ for Australia’s science and research efforts over the next decade.
View submissionComments on priority areas for recommendation that could generate change at a systemic level for inclusion and diversity in STEM.
View submissionThe Federal Department of Health and Aged Care are developing Australia’s first National Health and Climate Strategy to ensure the nation’s health system can meet the needs of Australians in the face of a changing climate. Our submission highlights the need for climate science information to inform and understand the challenges.
View submissionInformation on current climate research relating to the state of the climate, Australia’s emission reduction progress and policy considerations for choosing targets.
View submissionThis is the ARC Centre of Excellence for Climate Extremes’ submission to the Victorian Parliament’s inquiry into the 2022 Flood Event in Victoria.
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