RESOURCES

This page is refreshed as new resources come to hand. We try and keep it updated often but if you think we've missed any valuable resources out there please let us know.

The 20-page explainer guide, “Everything You Wanted to Know About Community Emissions Reduction Targets: Science Derived Targets, Carbon Budgets, the Difference Between the “2°C” and “1.5°C” Targets and Recommendations for Australian Councils”was updated in 2022 and explains all you need to know about targets and carbon budgets.
Webinar: Science Derived Targets for Australian Councils: Taking the Confusion Out of Community Emissions Reduction Target Setting This webinar from late November 2020, takes you through the background of the new Science-Based Targets Guide for Cities, a detailed document to help cities understand what a science-based climate target for cities means, and introduce the basics of carbon budgeting for Australian councils.
The Aim High, Go Fast: Why Emissions Need to Plummet this Decade report, the Climate Council’s science-backed vision for what Australia’s ambition should look like.
The Science-Based Targets Guide for Cities is a detailed report developed in 2020 that has had input from global networks such as ICLEI, GCoM, CDP, WRI, C40 and WWF.
Sustainability Victoria held a webinar series in 2018 through the Local Government Energy Savers (LGES) program that included a webinar on Science Based Targets for Australian Councils.
100% Renewables has some great resources and videos on Australian councils setting targets and specifically Science Based Targets.
A beautiful and simple ABC Story Lab animation resource that explains the concept of carbon budgets and why the next five years are so crucial.
The Snapshot Climate tool provide a free emissions profile for every council in Australia, so you have an understanding of the emissions sources in your council area.