Download report It is a privilege to present ACOLA’s Annual Report for 2024-25 – a year defined by collaboration, and national impact. Together, we are strengthening ACOLA’s role through the Academies, as a catalyst for collaboration and a national voice for evidence-based policy and innovation. Professor Louise Baur AM FAHMS Chair, Board of Directors ACOLA Chair’s…
ACCELERATE 2035 Summit will convene Australia’s most influential leaders across all sectors of research, government, industry and the Learned Academies, to collectively shape the national energy research priorities needed to support Australia’s energy transition towards Net Zero. Event Details Date: Friday, 27 February 2026 Time: Doors open 8:15am for a 9:00am start –5:00pm Cost: AU $500…
Download the factsheetDownload the report Examining JUST energy metrics: Exploring Australia research opportunities Australia’s shift to renewable energy is accelerating, reshaping communities, economies and landscapes nationwide. Yet while the nation pushes toward ambitious 2030 targets, one challenge remains largely unresolved: how do we measure whether the transition is fair? Technology is advancing rapidly, but without…
Download the factsheetDownload the report Vulnerability and Australia’s Energy Transition: Why Understanding Risk Matters Australia’s transition to renewable energy will reshape daily life, local communities and the national economy. While much attention has been given to technologies and emissions targets, far less has focused on a critical question: who is most vulnerable to the…
Canberra, 1 December 2025 – Two new nationally significant reports released today by the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA), deliver a multifaceted view on the research needed for Australia to ensure fairness and inclusion are embedded into policy and industry practice for Australia’s energy transition. These reports form a critical part of ACOLA’s Australian…