Climate Change

What do the findings of the IPCC report mean for our world?

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The plunging costs of renewable power can help the world to reduce emissions. Image: Unsplash/Appolinary Kalashnikova

Thomas Wiedmann
Professor of Sustainability Research, UNSW Sydney
Arunima Malik
Lecturer in Sustainability, University of Sydney
Glen Peters
Senior Researcher, Center for International Climate and Environment Research - Oslo
Jacqueline Peel
Director, Melbourne Climate Futures, The University of Melbourne
Xuemei Bai
Professor of Urban Environment and Human Ecology, Australian National University, Canberra
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Opportunities to affordably cut global emissions have greatly increased.
The world must act urgently to cut global emissions. Image: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Rich nations must take the greatest climate action.
Richer nations must make the most cuts to emissions. Image: EPA

Australia can capitalise on zero-emissions energy exports. Pictured: a ship which is part of a hydrogen pilot project between Australia and Japan.
Decreasing costs of renewables have multiplied opportunities to cut emissions affordably. Image: AP

Sustainable development must treat all people equitably.
Sustainable development must be inclusive and must not widen the inequality gap. Image: Rodrigo Abd/AP

School strikes are giving momentum to climate action.
Climate protests and business partnerships are at the forefront of change. Image: Julian Meehan, CC BY-SA
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