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Pricing out climate justice in Australia – the impact of adverse costs

Sep 15, 2026
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Climate risk is changing where banks lend – before disaster strikes

Data from the US suggests banks are already responding to physical climate risk before a disaster hits – with consequences for small businesses and local economies.

Sep 04, 2026
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A landmark UN report says the world will overshoot the 1.5°C climate target. What happens now?

It’s no longer possible to hold climate change to 1.5°C. But it’s not game over – it’s game on.

Sep 03, 2026
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Sea‑level rise, fuel shortages and missile tests top the agenda as Albanese heads to Palau for Pacific talks

Pacific nations will want Albanese to address the world’s key security threat – climate change.

Aug 31, 2026
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ICRR submission to Treasury: climate-related transition planning guidance

Read ICRR’s response to Treasury on building credible, science-based transition planning that moves beyond disclosure to drive real strategy.

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Three climate risk challenges (and solutions) for industry

23rd of September 2023

There are three specific areas industry needs help with in managing climate risks, writes UNSW Sydney's David Grant, Ben Newell and Scott Donald

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How universities can help industry solve climate change problems

12th of September 2022

Universities have much to offer industry as it responds to the immense challenges of climate change. But their contribution must include cross-disciplinary expertise and innovative partnerships with government and business.

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VISION FOR THE ANTHROPOCENE || We must develop pro-environmental habits

13th of August 2020

"My vision for the Anthropocene is for us all to develop pro-environmental habits. For us to be able to ‘do the right thing by the environment’ without having to think about it. How are we, both as individuals and as a society, going to achieve this goal?" 

- Professor Ben Newell

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