What's affecting climate action in 2025

In 2025, low-carbon is becoming big business. Hear from Climateworks experts as they discuss the trends moving the industrial, energy and corporate sectors towards net zero emissions in Australia and Southeast Asia. 00:00 Acknowledgement of Country 01:05 Introduction 02:55 Energy in Southeast Asia 06:15 Energy in Australia 11:15 Energy question 15:45 Industry in Southeast Asia 20:08 Industry in Australia 23:30 Industry question 27:35 Corporations in Southeast Asia 30:25 Corporations in Australia 33:25 Q&A 56:10 Conclusion A decade after committing to the Paris Agreement, countries in Southeast Asia and Australia are working hard to reduce emissions, maintain prosperity and protect ecosystems. Each nation’s journey to net zero emissions will unfold in different ways, pushed by opportunity and pulled by challenges. To kick off our 2025 Briefing Room series, we discuss the global trends shaping climate action in three key areas – energy, industry and corporates – and how they will play out across our region. PANELISTS: Anna Malos, Australia Country Lead, Climateworks Centre Trang Nguyen, Southeast Asia Lead, Climateworks Centre HOST: Luke Brown, Head of International Programs and Engagement, Climateworks Centre Mentioned resources: More on our work on Net Zero Industrial Precincts https://www.climateworkscentre.org/pr... Seizing Gladstone’s low-carbon opportunity: A net zero industrial precinct approach https://www.climateworkscentre.org/re... Decarbonising Indonesia’s manufacturing sector: Case studies from the food and beverage, textile and chemical industries https://www.climateworkscentre.org/re... Leading climate policies from Australia’s states and territories https://www.climateworkscentre.org/re... More on our work on just energy transitions in Southeast Asia https://www.climateworkscentre.org/pr... Interested in learning how you can stay ahead of mandatory climate-related disclosures? Register for the Net Zero Academy – a suite of professional development programs equipping you to confidently navigate the net zero landscape. https://www.monash.edu/msdi/study/net... https://www.climateworkscentre.org/