These focus areas align with CCER's vision, with an eye on government priorities for tackling climate change, the SDGs and global commitments to act on emerging climate issues.
A structured framework that helps organisations meet their environmental goals through ongoing review, evaluation and improvement of environmental performance.
Learn moreResearch aimed at reducing the flow of heat-trapping greenhouse gases into the atmosphere — by cutting emissions at the source or strengthening natural carbon sinks.
Learn moreAction-based research on what businesses can do to mitigate and adapt to climate change, in pursuit of goals like Net Zero and long-term sustainability.
Learn moreSystematic evaluation of the environmental implications of policies, plans and programmes — weighing cumulative effects alongside economic and social considerations from the earliest stage of decision-making.
Learn moreInvestigating extreme weather and climate events — unusual, severe or unseasonal conditions that sit at the far edges of the historical record.
Learn moreResearch on implementing climate strategy and disbursing climate funds effectively, transparently and in line with global standards, while meeting local needs.
Learn moreSolution-based research focused on cutting energy waste, reducing emissions, lowering import demand for energy, and bringing down the cost of running buildings.
Learn moreEvidence-based research on the treatment and effective management of water and wastewater resources.
Learn moreResearch aimed at moderating or avoiding harm and seizing new opportunities, helping natural systems and communities adjust to a changing climate.
Learn moreRecognising the role of women as decision-makers, stakeholders, educators and experts across sectors in shaping successful, long-term climate solutions.
Learn moreResearch directed at exploring, promoting and sharing knowledge on renewable energy systems, technologies and their components.
Learn moreA look at what's next on CCER's research agenda.