The Glasgow Climate Pact
Click here to download a handy 28 page easy to read reference document outlining the main achievements of COP26 under the headings of:
- Mitigation
- Adaptation
- Finance
- Collaboration
AMCouncil Members at Climate Smart Engineering Conference
The AMCouncil is delighted to see two participants from our Sustainability & Resilience in Asset Management’s special interest group’s (SRiAM SIG) Climate Risk working group will be speaking at this week’s Engineers Australia Climate Smart Engineering Conference.
World Standards Day 14 October 21
The Asset Management Council recognises the importance of international standards to achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) today, on World Standards Day. A ‘Shared vision for a better world’.
Join our Sustainability & Resilience in Asset Management group in their upcoming webinar to discuss climate change, the physical science basis, and latest projections for Australia. Register to be sent your link here.
Contribute to the e-waste Taskforce Work Program
The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment has developed a e-waste taskforce to make recommendations regarding Australia’s e-waste. Click here to download a fact sheet explaining the work program of the taskforce. Improving Australia’s end-of-life management of consumer electronics has to start with products – through their design, manufacturer, import, sale and consumption – and not just when the product is thrown out. If you would like further information or would like to contribute to the e-waste taskforce’s work please contact writ@awe.gov.au
IPCC Climate Change 2021 – The Physical Science Basis – Summary for Policy Makers
The IPCC Climate Change 2021 summary for policy makers report can be accessed here. The full report is large and can be found on the IPCC website: https://www.ipcc.ch/report/ar6/wg1
Climate Risk Management Review – Call for Project Team
The Sustainability and Resilience in Asset Management (SRiAM) special interest group is writing a guidance document to support Asset Managers in assessing Climate Risks aligning to the Asset Management Capability Delivery Model and Asset Management System Model.
SRiAM is seeking expressions of interest from its membership to join an enthusiastic team to collect, review and synthesise Climate Risk approaches and methodologies across Australia and internationally. Here is a chance to provide guidance to the AMCouncil members on climate risk assessments to support the decision-making process.