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In this lecture, internationally renowned epidemiologist, Professor Kristie Ebi (University of Washington), discussed the importance of developing intersectoral policies that explicitly consider and plan for the health impacts of hot weather and heat extremes. youtu.be/pXVgZBJLTUo

Negotiations were contentious at COP29 Azerbaijan and seemingly obscure. University of Melbourne experts who were on the ground provided their insights on what moved global climate policy forward, what held it back, and where that leaves our climate goals moving forward. go.unimelb.edu.au/hsq8

The internet now makes up around 7.4 per cent of global emissions – with half of that made up of bots. But it’s possible to track the perpetrators of bot-related energy waste, writes experts from Melbourne Centre for Cities. go.unimelb.edu.au/8pq8

The Victorian Government has released Victoria’s Climate Science Report 2024. It incorporates the latest climate projections for Victoria, and the science of climate hazards, including floods, heatwaves, drought, bushfire, and sea-level rise: go.unimelb.edu.au/hpq8

Despite the deluge of bleak environmental news, here are some examples of the positive climate progress we made this year: go.unimelb.edu.au/nfq8

The year 2024 was the world’s warmest on record globally, and the first in which global temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above its pre-industrial levels. The need for humanity to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions has never been more urgent: go.unimelb.edu.au/hfq8 Andrew King 🌈

Climate change is fueling more intense and frequent destructive fires. Protecting people and the environment requires strategic planning, proactive and innovative management, and critically, understanding the trade-offs between values. go.unimelb.edu.au/mcq8

We are very excited to announce that applications are open for this year’s Future Leaders Program. Find more information, including how to apply, here: hothouse.anu.edu.au/event/planetar…

For over a decade, MAP UniMelb has been supporting start-up founders throughout their entire journey, fostering an environment where they can thrive. We are once again funding a place in the program for a startup that’s tackling the climate crisis: themap.co

Congrats to Dr Cathy Oke, Director of Melbourne Centre for Cities, who has been selected as a lead author for the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change IPCC Special Report on Climate Change and Cities: go.unimelb.edu.au/y3q8

Given Trump’s climate denialism, it’s actually better that the US absent itself from international climate talks while he is in power. That way, the rest of the world can get on with the job without Trump’s corrosive influence, writes Bek Markey-Towler. go.unimelb.edu.au/w6z8

President Trump appears to be aiming for a more insular America. University of Melbourne experts Bek Markey-Towler & Arthur Wyns explore how a lack of US participation affects global efforts to combat health crises and climate change – and if there's a glimmer of hope. go.unimelb.edu.au/6rz8

There’s never been a more important time to learn from the regions and leaders driving the transition to net zero. This event will explore the transition in five of Australia’s key coal regions, as captured in a new book, Regional Energy Transitions. go.unimelb.edu.au/h4z8

This year's Victorian Congress in Castlemaine will feature a dynamic program that delves into critical issues facing Australia and beyond. The theme of “Building women’s empowerment in the climate crisis”, offers a platform for collaboration and action: go.unimelb.edu.au/6oz8

An innovative University of Melbourne multimedia project, which harnesses the latest visual effects technology to offer new insights into the ferocity of bushfires, will open to the public next week: go.unimelb.edu.au/74z8

As a planet, we still have the power to limit the occurrence and impact of future extreme weather through reductions in emissions and achieving net zero as quickly as possible: go.unimelb.edu.au/joz8

There is a little under 1 month* left to get your application in for the 2025 #FutureLeadersProgram. Why apply? Hear why from the mouths of some of the 2023 participants: youtube.com/watch?v=HYAioE… More information here: hothouse.anu.edu.au/event/planetar… *Applications close 19th March.

In a splendid show of collaboration, the first cohort of our #FutureLeadersProgram worked together after the program to compose this Perspective article, 'Future directions for early career researchers in planetary health equity'. doi.org/10.1016/j.esg.…

Private finance is essential to support Southeast Asia’s energy transition. We partnered with Melbourne Climate Futures & Asia School Of Business to highlight cutting edge research & best practice from 🇦🇺 & around the region to mobilise private sector finance for climate & energy transition goals.