The introduction of an Australian emissions trading scheme signals the opportunity for profound, long-term structural change for Australia, according to this report. The paper argues for the need to design the scheme on the basis that it will ultimately be part of a global agreement on greenhouse gas mitigation. The Garnaut Climate Change Review’s approach...

This fifth paper issued by the Garnaut Climate Change Review is based on the discussion at a public forum on 19 February 2007, other discussions with stakeholders and internal research. Issues related to the adoption of low-emission technologies and practices in transport, land-use and buildings are interlinked, but for the purposes of clarity this paper...

Australia is relatively well placed to do well in a world of comprehensive global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, according to Professor Ross Garnaut. Australia should promote strong global action on climate change and be prepared to match the commitments of other developed nations, according to this report. From the executive summary: This interim...