Climate Change Emissions Reduction
The reduction of greenhouse emissions is a major topic of global concern. The Kyoto Treaty, its targets, regulatory and market mechanisms are steadily developing into a new worldwide economic system. While recalitrant nations like Australia and the United States won't sign, their communities and state governments do want to take action. TEC is campaigning for a less carbon intensive economy and systemic change.
To see our campaign for emissions reductions from the energy sector, see our Energy section.
Key Briefing Notes for Emissions Trading
Tuesday, 13 November 2007 10:00
TEC has so far released three key briefing notes on the scheme to introduce a national emissions trading scheme. With both major political parties committed to the development of such a scheme, emissions trading will be a major source of economic debate in 2008. To download the briefing notes click on the links below.
TEC 2007 Briefing Notes -
1: Adequacy of targets (March 07) [PDF 228Kb]
2: Value of action (July 07) [PDF 122Kb]
3: Carbon abatement and innovation (Nov 07) [PDF 109Kb]
Environment groups have also developed their own position paper to ensure that any scheme delivers real reductions.
Key Tests for an Emissions Trading Scheme (March 2008, PDF 47Kb)
NGO Position Paper on Emissions Trading [PDF 139KB]
The Stern Report
Tuesday, 31 October 2006 22:14
The world's most important analysis of global warming by the former chief economist of the World Bank says the benefits of taking action far outweigh the costs of doing nothing. The report, commissioned by the British Treasury, confirms that we need to cut emissions by 80% to stabilise the climate, and calls for emissions trading.
To read The Stern Report click here.
Australia is (still) debating an emissions trading scheme - the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme. TEC opposes the current version which gives too many concessions to the big polluters including billions of dollars in compensation. It's a recipe for continued investment in polluting power, drastically limiting the transition to a low carbon future. The 2007 independent Garnaut report set out an approach but it was all downhill from then.
Climate Change and the Law
Tuesday, 20 December 2005 04:53
New laws to reduce greenhouse emissions are being introduced by many countries. Baker & McKenzie have reviewed the various models for TEC. To read the report In Control of Carbon, Climate Law and Policy click here. [PDF 635Kb].
Climate Change and Insurance
Tuesday, 20 December 2005 04:48
The insurance industry has a keen eye on the risks from climate change. Insurance Australia Group have assessed the impacts in the report: The Impact of Climate Change on Insurance against Catastrophes. [PDF 120Kb]
