New research on the potential for Blue Carbon to reduce emissions and help tackle climate change

The potential for Blue Carbon to play a significant role in reducing Australia’s emissions will be the focus of a new research project under the National Environmental Science Programme (NESP). Blue Carbon – carbon stored in marine and coastal habitats – could play a significant role in reducing emissions, while also supporting biodiversity conservation, fisheries…

Australia releases National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy

The Australian Government has set the path for future climate resilience, with the release today of a national strategy. Today at the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Paris, I launched Australia’s National Climate Resilience and Adaptation Strategy that builds on our nation’s innovative response to extreme weather and climate variability. The strategy gives Australia…

Goverment helping cut power bills and enissions with $250 million for clean technology

Local governments across Australia will play an important part in helping Australia meet its emissions target with $250 million under the Government’s Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC). The new CEFC Local Government Finance Program will encourage Australia’s 560 local councils to invest in clean technology across their operations, ranging from street lights to solar panels…

Media Release- $1.2 million allocated for Coral Triangle Initiative grants

Australia’s work in protecting oceans from climate change and other impacts was highlighted at an event at the Paris climate change conference today. The event showcased three regional initiatives to protect oceans – the Coral Triangle Initiative, the Micronesia Challenge and the Caribbean Challenge. Australia has long supported the Coral Triangle Initiative for Coral Reefs,…

ABC News Mornings interview with Lisa Millar

Topics: Paris climate conference E&OE…. LISA MILLAR: Greg Hunt, what’s the mood going into this summit? GREG HUNT: I think it’s very positive and that’s exemplified by the fact that over 150 world leaders are due to attend the Leaders' Day including, of course, Prime Minister Turnbull from Australia LISA MILLAR: A Prime Minister, a…