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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

Our Work

Presentations |  |  Dec 2, 2024

PRESENTATIONS | Tim Buckley presents to the SIMPAC annual conference

Tim Buckley takes a macro look at the global geopolitical energy landscape Read more

Presentations |  |  Nov 28, 2024

PRESENTATION | Tim Buckley’s presentation to South32

Tim Buckley presents to South32 on energy system transformation including China’s incredible leadership. Read more

Presentations |  |  Nov 27, 2024

PRESENTATION | Climate Tech Connect

Tim Buckley presents on The Energy Transformation: Looking towards 2025 Read more

Presentations |  |  Nov 26, 2024

PRESENTATION | Tim Buckley presents to the Australia Hydrogen Council

Presentation on reconstructing global iron and steel supply chains Read more

Media

CEF in the media  |  Dec 1, 2024

Australia’s renewable energy leaders address the orange elephant in the room

Capital Brief

In the light of Trump’s election in the US, Climate Energy Finance director Tim Buckley framed China’s dominance in clean technology manufacturing as an opportunity rather than a threat. “China wants to partner with us,” Buckley said, noting that Australia’s status as China’s leading trading partner provides a strong foundation for technology transfer and manufacturing collaboration. Read more

CEF in the media  |  Nov 28, 2024

India’s other renewable energy firms should shield sector from Adani bribery fallout

South China Morning Post

Tim Buckley, Sydney-based director at Climate Energy Finance, said: “I think that Adani’s indictment will slow the Adani Group’s access to international capital for a while, but financial markets are amoral and will quickly ignore most of the charges [even] if they are not resolved.” The incoming Donald Trump administration would probably bolster the US-India relationship despite the charges against the Adani group chairman, he added. “I think the Indian renewables sector has built significant global credibility and depth of capacity in recent years so that it will continue to prosper irrespective of the fraud and bribery charges against one of the leading players in this sector,” Buckley said. Read more

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