Carbon Alert - December 2009
A monthly resource round-up of recently released reports and upcoming events and training opportunities.
- United Nations Climate Conference - Copenhagen
- Climate Change Policy and Legislation
- Carbon Management and Accounting
- International Climate Change News
- Energy, Technology and Renewables
- Carbon Events
- Workshops and Training Courses
United Nations Climate Conference - Copenhagen
You can discuss 'The Implications of Copenhagen' with other Network members on the forum
Copenhagen Accord. Advance unedited version of agreement from Conference. (December 2009)
Garnaut Analyses Copenhagen Deal. ABC News interview with Professor Ross Garnaut. (December 2009)
Copenhagen Scorecard. The Climate Institute's review of the outcomes of the Conference. (December 2009)
United Nations Climate Conference. The official COP-15 website.
Australia at Copenhagen. Commonwealth Government website providing daily updates from the conference along with information on Australia's position and key team members. (December 2009)
Draft Copenhagen Climate Change Agreement - the Danish Text. A draft Copenhagen climate change agreement prepared by the hosts Denmark that was leaked to the Guardian. (December 2009)
Why Copenhagen Will Fail and Why It Doesn't Matter. Article by Paul Gilding. (December 2009)
Copenhagen Checklist. A brief by The Climate Institute outlining the key tests that need to be passed at Copenhagen for a successful outcome. (December 2009)
The Copenhagen Diagnosis 2009: Updating the World on the Latest Climate Science. Published by The University of New South Wales Climate Change Research Centre. (November 2009)
President to Attend Copenhagen Climate Talks: Administration Announces U.S. Emission Target for Copenhagen. Media release from the White House. (November 2009)
Appraisal of Australia’s ‘Schedules Model’ for the Post-2012 Climate Agreement. A briefing paper by the Climate Institute. (December 2009)
Climate Change Policy and Legislation
Online Discussion with Paul Gilding. A discussion with Paul Gilding and Carbon Innovators Network members touched on a number of climate-related issues. (December 2009)
National Carbon Offset Standard. Released by the Department of Climate Change. (November 2009)
Details of Proposed CRPS Changes. A document outlining the Wong-Macfarlane deal. (November 2009)
Commercial Buildings Energy Efficiency Disclosure. Information provided by the Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts. (November 2009)
Energy Efficiency Council National Conference. The opening speech made by Peter Garrett, Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts. (November 2009)
Carbon Management and Accounting
Carbon Outlook Final Report. A report released by the Queensland Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation including how SMEs can be assisted to transition to a low carbon economy (October 2009)
The Victorian Government Response: State of the Environment Report 2008. Released by the Department of Sustainability and Environment. (November 2009)
Climate Change Risks to Australia's Coasts. A report released by the Department of Climate Change. (November 2009)
Marine Climate Change in Australia. Impacts and Adaptation Responses 2009 Report Card. Released by the CSIRO.
Major Tipping Points in the Earth’s Climate System and Consequences for the Insurance Sector. A report commissioned jointly by Allianz and WWF. (November 2009)
Petroleum Emissions Down Just 1.3%. A report from The Climate Group. (December 2009)
Climate Communities. A Victorian Government initiative to promote voluntary action on climate change. (November 2009)
International Climate Change News
(See 'United Nations Climate Conference - Copenhagen' section for COP-15 updates)
Carbon Budget 2008 Highlights. Produced by the Global Carbon Project. (November 2009)
Energy, Technology and Renewables
You can discuss 'Emerging Technologies' with other Network members on the forum
Towards a ‘Smart Grid’ – the Roll-Out of Advanced Metering Infrastructure. The Victorian Auditor General’s Report. (November 2009)
Accelerating Cleantech. Future Tax Measures to Accelerate the Delivery of Clean Technologies in Australia. A report prepared for the Clean Energy Council. (October 2009)
Carbon Emissions from New Australian Vehicles. An information paper prepared by the National Transport Commission. (November 2009)
Renewable Energy Technologies Update. Background note from the Parliamentary Library. (November 2009)
