In Episode 49 of First Fuel, Energy Efficiency Council CEO Luke Menzel is joined by John Connor, CEO of the Carbon Market Institute.

Luke and John unpack this week’s blockbuster report from the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the big topics on the agenda for the upcoming UNFCCC Conference of Parties in Glasgow, and what Australia needs to do to step up to the climate challenge.

Mentioned in this episode:

Carbon Market Institute

https://carbonmarketinstitute.org

Climate Change 2021 The Physical Science Basis Summary for Policymakers (IPCC)

https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1/downloads/report/IPCC_AR6_WGI_SPM.pdf

CMI media release: IPCC report spotlights need for stronger Australian climate action and policies

https://carbonmarketinstitute.org/2021/08/09/ipcc-report-spotlights-need-for-stronger-australian-climate-action-and-policies/

Key topics:

Climate science

- Latest account of the physical science of climate change from the IPCC

- Implications for global mitigation efforts

Climate policy

- Drivers for increased ambition in climate targets

- Australia’s current policy settings and opportunities for further action

Connect with our guests:

Find John at https://twitter.com/jconnoroz

Connect with us:

Find Luke at https://twitter.com/lukemenzel

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