Briefing Papers
MSSI aims to provide concise, accessible briefings on topical sustainability issues in the Briefing Papers series.
Each paper explores a topic country or area of concern and contention in a way that informs the general reader about the opportunities, challenges, and hopes for action. The papers translate sustainability research findings to provide the reader with information that is reliable and current.
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The Paris Agreement and South Africa's just transition
This paper is part of a series of briefing papers that examine the climate change policies of the countries key to the Paris Agreement and...
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Opportunities and challenges for Canada to exceed its Paris Agreement target
This paper is part of a series of briefing papers that examine the climate change policies of the countries key to the Paris Agreement and...
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Opportunities for a low pollution economic recovery in Brazil
This paper is part of a series of briefing papers that examine the climate change policies of the countries key to the Paris Agreement and...
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China's economic and energy transition: trends and implications for climate change
What are the implications of the economic and energy transformation currently occurring in China?
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A new starting point: China's eco-civilisation and climate action post-Paris
This paper is part of a series of briefing papers that examine the climate change policies of the countries key to a global agreement at...
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Cities and climate action after Paris: key opportunities and priorities
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Philippines climate change agenda: high vulnerability! high ambition?
This paper is part of a series of briefing papers that examine the climate change policies of the countries key to a global agreement at...
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India's rapid transition: the Modi government's climate change and development plan
This paper is part of a series of briefing papers that examine the climate change policies of the countries key to a global agreement at...
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What does climate leadership and a 'fair share' look like?
This Briefing Paper is based on the Nature Climate Change publication, ‘National post-2020 greenhouse gas targets and diversity-aware leadership’, by Dr Malte Meinshausen and others.
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Peers and partners: how Australia compares on climate change policy
Comparing what the Australian government is doing on climate change with the countries most relevant: allies and trading partners...