Carbon Insights

02 April 2008

Welcome to our April edition of Carbon Insights, in which we'll dig into the detail of the Garnaut Review's interim report and its discussion paper on a trading scheme.

We'll also answer some frequently asked questions on the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System which is about to come into effect, and look at the latest from the States on the regulation of car emissions.

Finally, we'll look at how climate change issues affect development approvals.

Floating the Carbon Dollar Part 1: The Garnaut Climate Change Review Interim Report

By Brendan Bateman.

Australia could be a big loser from unmitigated climate change, but a big winner from ambitious, comprehensive mitigation measures. That's the conclusion of the Garnaut Review's Interim Report, says Brendan Bateman.

Floating the Carbon Dollar Part 2: The Garnaut Emissions Trading Scheme Discussion Paper

By Brendan Bateman.

Simplicity is the key to an effective and efficient emissions trading scheme according to the Garnaut Climate Change Review's discussion paper, but how can Australia set a carbon budget and create a credible market for emission permits without an international agreement to reduce emissions? The Discussion Paper has provided a potentially useful map to navigate this uncertainty, as Brendan Bateman explains.

Profile - Graeme Dennis

Our team has been bolstered by the arrival of Graeme Dennis.

The National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting System - Frequently asked questions

By Brendan Bateman.

With the first reporting period under the National Greenhouse and Energy Reporting Act 2007 set to commence from 1 July 2008, Brendan Bateman answers some frequently asked questions on the likely reporting obligations of corporations based on the Regulations Policy Paper issued by the Commonwealth.

Have you considered how climate change might affect your development?

By Nick Thomas and Rachel Daniel.

The potential for climate change to compound the anticipated effects of the environment on a project are becoming as relevant as a project's direct contribution to climate change. Nick Thomas and Rachel Daniel look at why proponents should fully consider climate change.
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