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Research article
Case Studies of the Financial Performance of Silvopastoral Systems in Southern Queensland, Australia
There is considerable uncertainty surrounding the future availability of hardwood timber from state-owned native forests in southern Queensland. The timber industry is becoming increas-ingly reliant...
Ben Francis, Tyron Venn, Tom Lewis, Jeremy Brawner | 2022
Emissions reduction & sequestration Strategy
Climate Projections Roadmap for Australia
This roadmap outlines a collaborative approach between state and territory governments, CSIRO, the Bureau of Meteorology, universities, and the Australian Government to deliver reliable information...
National Partnership for Climate Projections | 2022
Emissions reduction & sequestration, Policy & regulation Policy brief
Decarbonising Queensland- Four pillars toward a resilient and inclusive low-carbon economy
This policy brief provides an assessment of key policy and technical issues, opportunities and options and provides recommendations to support Queensland Government in the design...
Jennifer Yarnold, Greg Marston, Brendan Mackey, John McVeigh, John Rolfe, Allan Dale, Hurriyet Babacan, Ben Lyons, Felicity Deane, Maxine Newlands, Neville Plint, Lynette Molyneaux, Duncan Keenan-Jones, Jacob Birch, Rowena Maguire, John Quiggin, Don Butler, Catherine E. Lovelock, Natalie Doran-Browne, and Graham Ashford | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Report
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee findings on the Emissions Reduction Fund’s Human Induced Regeneration method
This report provides an assessment of the Emission Reduction Fund's Human Induced Regeneration method (the human-induced generation of a permanent even-aged native forest methodology determination).
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Report
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee findings on the Emissions Reduction Fund’s Landfill Gas Generation method
This report provides an assessment of the Emissions Reduction Fund Landfill Gas Generation method (Electricity Generation from Landfill Gas methodology determination).
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Report
ERAC Media Release: Commercial and Public Lighting Emissions Reduction Fund Method Revoked
This statement concerns the decision of the Minister for Industry, Energy, and Emissions Reduction to revoke the commercial and public lighting method after a review...
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Report
ERAC response to TAI Report: Come Clean – Carbon Capture and Storage CCS
This statement by the Emission Reduction Assurance Committee rejects a report published by the Australia Institute regarding carbon capture and storage methods.
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Report
ERAC statement regarding Landfill Gas (Generation) Method
This resource outlines facts about the Landfill Gas (generation) method that had not been previously discussed by the Emission Reduction Assurance Committee (as of 2022).
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee | 2022
Research article
Hydrochar: A Promising Step Towards Achieving a Circular Economy and Sustainable Development Goals
The United Nations 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are a universal call to action to end poverty, protect the environment, and improve the lives and...
Padhye, Lokesh P. (16234173100); Bandala, Erick R. (6602388224); Wijesiri, Buddhi (56545634800); Goonetilleke, Ashantha (6604084914); Bolan, Nanthi (57204849193) | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Report
Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units: Executive Summary - Final Report - Recommendations and Key Findings
This is an executive summary, including recommendations and key findings, of an independent review of Australia's carbon market and the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme....
Professor Ian Chubb, The Hon Dr Annabelle Bennett, Ariadne Gorring, Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodds | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Report
Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units: Final Report
This report provides an independent review of Australia's carbon market and the Australian Carbon Credit Unit Scheme. This was led by an expert panel appointed...
Professor Ian Chubb, The Hon Dr Annabelle Bennett, Ariadne Gorring, Dr Steve Hatfield-Dodds | 2022
First Nations Report
Mapping the Opportunities for Indigenous Carbon in Australia: Identifying opportunities and barriers to Indigenous participation in the Emissions Reduction Fund
This report uses a geographical analysis to identify where suitable Emission Reduction Funds can be pursued by Indigenous groups and identifies key barriers and opportunities...
Indigenous Carbon Industry Network | 2022
Research article
Ocean Futures for the World’s Largest Yellowfin Tuna Population Under the Combined Effects of Ocean Warming and Acidification
The impacts of climate change are expected to have profound effects on the fisheries of the Pacific Ocean, including its tuna fisheries, the largest globally....
Simon Nicol, Patrick Lehodey, Inna Senina, Don Bromhead, Andrea Y. Frommel, John Hampton, Jon Havenhand, Daniel Margulies, Philip L. Munday, Vernon Scholey, Jane E. Williamson et al. | 2022
Industry & business solutions Report
Planning a Transition to Low and Zero Emission Construction Machinery
This report will provide comprehensive insight into possible pathways for decarbonising construction sites and will inform development of Government policy and industry roadmaps to support...
Dia Adhikari Smith, Jake Whitehead, and Mark Hickman | 2022
The University of Queensland
Carbon accounting & ESG Guide
Principles for assessing models used for Emissions Reduction Fund methods
This resource outlines seven principles for assessing models used for Emissions Reduction Fund methods by the Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee.
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee | 2022
Industry & business solutions Strategy
Queensland resources industry development plan
Created by government, industry and communities, this plan establishes Queensland's pathway to creating a socially responsible and sustainable resources industry that will continue to create...
Department of Resources | 2022
Energy & infrastructure Strategy
Queensland SuperGrid Infrastructure Blueprint
This SuperGrid infrastructure blueprint outlines Queensland's optimal infrastructure pathway to support the Queensland Energy and Jobs plan which aims to transform the state's electricity system...
Queensland Government | 2022
Policy & regulation Report
Queensland Sustainability Report 2023
This 2023 annual report was published by the Queensland Treasury. It outlines the Queensland Government's approach to managing sustainability, provides information on the State Government's...
State of Queensland (Queensland Treasury) | 2022
Transport Strategy
Queensland’s Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy - Action Plan (2022–2024)
This resource is a two year action plan that sets out initiatives to increase zero emission vehicle uptake across Queensland communities, businesses and government fleets....
Department of Transport and Main Roads | 2022
Transport Strategy
Queensland Transport Strategy - Our 30 Year Plan for Transport in Queensland
This resource provides a 30-year outlook on Queensland Government's plan for transport and main roads, focusing on the development of transportation that is accessible, safe,...
Department of Transport and Main Roads | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Report
Review of four methods for generating Australian Carbon Credit Units
The Panel for the Independent Review of Australian Carbon Credit Units commissioned the Australian Academy of Science to provide a rapid assessment of the integrity...
Australian Academy of Science | 2022
Carbon & environmental markets Report
Statement: ERAC consideration of human induced regeneration method
This statement discusses analytical work commissioned by The Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee to examine concerns raised about the Emissions Reduction Fund’s Human Induced Regeneration (HIR)...
Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee | 2022
Emissions reduction & sequestration, Industry & business solutions Report
Stepping Up the Pace: Fossil Fuel Free Construction
In 2021, Lendlease partnered with the University of Queensland to investigate the range of low and zero-emission technologies in non-road construction machinery and equipment. Planning...
Abigail Heywood | 2022
Lendlease
Research article
Trace element concentrations in forage seagrass species of Chelonia mydas along the Great Barrier Reef
Toxic metal exposure is a threat to green sea turtles (Chelonia mydas) inhabiting and foraging in coastal seagrass meadows and are of particular concern in...
Adam Wilkinson, Ellen Ariel, Jason Van De Merwe, Jon Brodie | 2022