We conduct public interest financial analysis on the most profound economic transformation since the industrial revolution: the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy.
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Climate Energy Finance (CEF) is a think tank established in 2022 that works probono in the public interest to accelerate decarbonisation. We conduct research and analyses on global financial issues related to the global energy transition from fossil fuels to clean energy, as well as the implications for the Australian economy, with a key focus on the threats and opportunities for Australian investments and exports. Read more
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REPORT | Arc of Ambition: Decarbonising and Safeguarding Australia’s Steel Industry
Arc of Ambition calls for a National Iron and Steel Decarbonisation Strategy, a Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, and timely strategic investment in green onshore steelmaking as urgent national policy priorities. Read more
Tim Attends Boao Forum Perth Conference
Climate Energy Finance Founder and Director Tim Buckley joined leaders from government, business and industry at the Boao Forum for […] Read more
Ambassador Xiao Qian Farewelled at Chinese Embassy in Canberra
Chinese Ambassador to Australia Xiao Qian hosted a farewell reception at the Chinese Embassy in Yarralumla, Canberra, on 28 July, […] Read more
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OP ED | Australia needs green energy statecraft
Pearls & Irritations
Australia faces a nation-defining moment. Climate change, energy insecurity, technological transformation and geopolitical competition are reshaping the economic and strategic landscape. They can no longer be understood – or governed – in isolation. They demand a more strategic response: one that aligns public institutions and private investment to build the industries that will underpin future prosperity and national resilience. Read more
INTERVIEW | Automation needed to boost solar projects
ABC News
Experts in solar energy say while Australians have installed a huge number of panels over the years, there’s another big hurdle the country must overcome; mastering the use of robots and prefabrication. Read more
Rewarding companies to do nothing is undermining Australia’s climate cuts
The Sydney Morning Herald
The top 18 recipients of the fuel tax credits collectively received a $3.3 billion rebate for the diesel they used over 2024-25. Under the Safeguard Mechanism, they paid just $150m. That’s a ratio of 22 to one. The analysis is from Climate Integrity, a not-for-profit group focused on corporate accountability, which commissioned Tim Baxter from NARU Research to look at the latest figures from Climate Energy Finance. Read more
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