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…
A fair energy transition for all Australians begins with evidence. Watch the full webinar Australia’s transition to renewable energy is reshaping communities, economies and everyday life. Yet the impacts—and benefits—are not felt equally. Join ACOLA and leading experts as we explore the findings of two significant reports that offer practical frameworks, policy insights and tools to support a fair, inclusive transition to net zero. This…
Release of Energy Transition Research Plan Briefing Papers Following discussion with Academy Fellows and stakeholders, ACOLA today released three briefing papers identifying urgent and strategic energy transition research priorities. The thematic briefing reports (reports three to five) expand on the research priorities outlined in ACOLA’s Australian Energy Transition Research Plan (Report One). Released on 17…
Webinar hosted by ACOLA for the Learned Academy Fellows and external stakeholders on its new Australian Energy Transition Research Plan View the recording of this webinar The first of its kind, ACOLA’s Australian Energy Transition Research Plan has been developed in close consultation with the energy sector and highlights the urgent and strategic Research Priorities…
AUSTRALIAN ENERGY TRANSITION RESEARCH PLAN Report 1: The Research Plan June 2021 The global pathway to net zero emissions by 2050 is narrow, but still achievable The International Energy Agency (IEA) has outlined the essential priority actions for the global energy sector to reach net zero emissions by 2050. Importantly, the technologies needed to achieve substantial…
Media Release: 17 June 2021 An urgent shift is needed on energy transition research Australia’s transition to a net-zero energy system is a massive and complex task; requiring interdisciplinary solutions addressing Australia’s specific needs, to achieve this goal. This is why today, the Australian Council of Learned Academies (ACOLA) is releasing its Australian Energy Transition…
AUSTRALIAN ENERGY TRANSITION RESEARCH PLAN Research Priorities Consultation Paper – submissions closed January 2021 Purpose of this consultation paper: To test initial energy research priorities for the Australian Energy Transition Research Plan (Research Plan) following the first round of consultations and early analysis. Key questions: Do the three themes of research priorities, and underpinning eight…
AUSTRALIAN ENERGY TRANSITION RESEARCH PLAN Design Issues Paper – Submissions closed April 2020 The questions… Would you or your organisation be willing to participate with ACOLA in the development and ongoing support of a Research Plan? What should be the scope of the Research Plan (how should we define ‘energy’, ‘transition’ and ‘research’)? What processes…