E&OE…. Topics: climate change, Paris climate summit, renewable energy KOBAD BHAVNAGRI: So Minister Hunt, firstly thank you very much for making the long trip to Shanghai. I realise that it was quite a detour on your busy travel schedule. Is there a specific message that you are looking to bring to Asia? GREG HUNT: Sure,…
Speech to Bloomberg New Energy Finance: Future of Energy Conference Shanghai, China *** Check against delivery *** Introduction I am delighted to be here today at the Future of Energy Summit hosted by Bloomberg New Energy Finance. Australia and China have a strong and enduring relationship that is helping advance renewable energy technologies, emissions reductions and…
E&OE…. Topics: climate change, Paris climate conference, Office of Climate Change and Renewables Innovation, nuclear energy, coal seam gas BARRIE CASSIDY: Greg Hunt, good morning. GREG HUNT: Good morning. BARRIE CASSIDY: So the Prime Minister there does mention trading schemes as one of the mechanisms you can use – whatever does the job most effectively.…
Citizen scientists to help monitor marine pollution Fishers and surfers will become citizen scientists in a major new science project to monitor the impact of sewage on Australia’s marine biodiversity and ecosystems. Together with researchers, recreational water users will contribute to a National Outfall Database, to be developed in consultation with the states and Northern…
As we countdown to the second Emissions Reduction Fund auction next month, the Australian Government is today announcing plans to develop new methodologies that will create additional opportunities to participate in future auctions. This work will build on the success to date of the Emissions Reduction Fund in helping to meet and beat Australia’s 2020…
More than 500 volunteers from across Queensland took part in the Great Barrier Reef Clean-up during October, collecting almost 4,000 kilograms of debris. Over two weekends and 12 sites from Cape York to Bundaberg, the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park Authority worked in partnership with the Australian Marine Debris Initiative, Tangaroa Blue Foundation, Eco Barge…
The Australian Government is allocating up to $5 million in grants under the $140 million Reef Trust to reduce and manage the impact of soil erosion in gullies surrounding the Great Barrier Reef catchments. Groups in these regions interested in carrying out the on-ground work are invited to apply by 26 November 2015. This is…
Topics: Marine Biodiversity Hub, Earth Sciences and Climate Change Hub, Carp eradication, East-West Link E&OE…. GREG HUNT: Tasmania is home to the icebreaker, it’s home to the Antarctic Gateway Partnership, and it's going to be home to the National Marine Biodiversity Hub. Tasmania is genuinely helping to lead the country in the protection of our…
The Australian and Tasmanian governments today reaffirmed their support for the state’s successful carp management program with an additional $1.37 million in funding over the next two years. The Tasmanian Carp Management program has been running since 1995 following the discovery of European carp in Lake Crescent and soon after in Lake Sorell. Over the…
Introduction Good morning. It is a pleasure to speak today at the GREENHOUSE 2015 conference. Today I would like to discuss the broad international context for climate change action as we countdown to Paris, how Australia is playing its part with our policies to cut domestic emissions, and how scientific research will continue to be…