Dive into a thought-provoking webinar examining the Biden Administration's influence on Australia's climate policy and legislative landscape. Analyze the potential outcomes of the Earth Day Summit and their implications for Australia's global warming commitments. Explore options for reshaping policy decisions to foster a more sustainable Australian economy. Gain insights from expert panelists as they discuss cities and climate change, business opportunities, the Paris Agreement, national contributions, energy efficiency, electrification, and international trade implications. Investigate barriers, challenges, and East Asian commitments while considering interdisciplinary research, multilevel governance, and next-generation solutions. This 51-minute session is part of the University of Melbourne's Climate Conversations series, addressing climate change challenges and opportunities that individuals and communities can tackle.

Syllabus

Introduction
Cities and Climate Change
Opportunities for Business
Paris Agreement
National Contributions
The Business Sector
The Opposition
Energy Efficiency
Electrification
Barriers and Challenges
East Asian Commitments
International Trade Implications
Interdisciplinary Research
Research Implications
Multilevel Governance
Plan B
Next Generation