What is ‘net zero’?

Net zero means balancing the emissions we produce with those we remove from the atmosphere. It doesn’t mean eliminating all emissions, but making sure we don’t add more than we take away.

Australia’s shift to a net zero economy is already underway. The Net Zero Economy Authority is here to ensure people in impacted regions are supported.

What is the net zero transition?

Australia, like many other nations, is managing climate risks and creating new opportunities by transforming our energy systems, industries, transport and land use.

That means shifting from coal and gas-fired power to cleaner, cheaper, renewable sources like wind and solar. It also means building new industries, reshaping existing ones and creating secure jobs.

This transition requires large-scale investment, long term planning and a focus on supporting workers and communities as well as creating growth opportunities, especially in regional areas.

 

Information source, read more here: https://www.netzero.gov.au/net-zero