Net Zero Futures
April 2026
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| As the global landscape continues to shift, so too does the way we’re talking about net zero. Decarbonisation is no longer viewed solely as a climate imperative, it is now widely recognised as central to energy security, national resilience and the strength of global supply chains. In response, the Net Zero Institute has been sharpening its focus on where the depth of knowledge, experience and innovation of our researchers across the University can translate into meaningful, real‑world impact.
Over recent months, this focus has helped move several of our pillar roadmaps into action. I share just a few highlights here, and encourage you to read on below for further updates. In the Critical Minerals and Materials Pillar, a new Memorandum of Understanding with the Asian Development Bank is enabling work on critical minerals value chains across the Indo‑Pacific−bringing together research, policy analysis and capacity building to strengthen regional manufacturing capability and energy security. In the Powerfuels Pillar, the University is excited to be a node of the new Australian Research Council (ARC) Centre of Excellence in Renewable Fuels, led by the University of Wollongong. The Centre brings together six Australian universities and multiple industry partners to help position Australia at the forefront of clean fuels innovation as global demand accelerates, with researchers across three faculties contributing to the University of Sydney node. This month also marks the release of the timely Financing the Transition white paper, developed with the University of Sydney Business School, which focuses on the practical mechanics of change−advancing investment frameworks capable of mobilising capital at the scale required.
Partnership sits at the heart of each of these outcomes. NZI’s Industry Advisory Board and International Scientific Advisory Board continue to shape our priorities and ground our work in real‑world contexts. Their guidance has strengthened collaborations across Japan, the Republic of Korea, Southeast Asia and the Indo‑Pacific, helping ensure our research and policy efforts remain closely aligned with industry needs, regional realities and long‑term capability building. We are deeply grateful for their leadership, insight and continued commitment. We also extend our sincere thanks to HSBC and Sydney Executive Plus at the Business School for their ongoing partnership with NZI in delivering the Net Zero Sprint. This micro‑credential has engaged 220 participants to date and is now being refreshed in preparation for its delivery later in the year.
NZI has also been actively contributing to national conversations through a range of partnerships. These include joint events with the Australian Institute of Mining and Metallurgy (AusIMM) through the AusIMM–NZI Critical Minerals & Materials Seminar Series, as well as joint submissions−such as with The Warren Centre Energy Hub on input into the Statutory Review of the Net Zero Economy Authority’s Energy Industry Jobs Plan, recently tabled in Federal Parliament, and with the Centre for AI, Trust & Governance in the Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences on the response to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into Data Centres, among other initiatives.
These themes of partnership amid a changing net zero landscape came into sharp focus in April through engagement at Parliament House, including the Australia–Korea Business Council Canberra Leadership Summit, and Science Meets Parliament, convened by Science & Technology Australia (STA). Discussions highlighted the opportunity to move beyond strong trade relationships towards deeper research, development and innovation partnerships, particularly with nations such as the Republic of Korea, where alignment on critical minerals, clean energy technologies and innovation capability is strong, but still under‑realised. The launch of STA’s Science Meets the Economy and renewed attention following Ambitious Australia (the Strategic Examination of R&D) reinforced a clear message: meaningful impact depends on better connecting science, engineering, policy and capital.
Looking ahead, NZI will release two major pieces of work designed to support this shift from ambition to delivery. Later this month, the Financing the Transition white paper will be formally launched by NSW Chief Scientist & Engineer Professor Hugh Durrant‑Whyte, providing a practical foundation for mobilising investment in the transition. We will also release an updated Critical Minerals & Materials white paper as part of an innovation showcase, reflecting evolving global and regional dynamics.
We warmly encourage partners and collaborators to join these events and take part in shaping the conversation. Thank you for your continued partnership and support−we look forward to working with you.
Prof Deanna D’Alessandro
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| | WELCOME FROM THE CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
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Partnerships sit at the heart of the Net Zero Institute’s mission. Since our inception, we have recognised that the scale and complexity of the net zero transition demand collaboration across research, industry, government and the broader policy ecosystem—no single organisation or sector can deliver this change alone. NZI works with partners to translate world‑class research into practical solutions, inform policy with robust evidence, and support innovation where it can deliver meaningful impact. By convening diverse expertise across disciplines and sectors, we connect research, policy and practice in ways that enable progress, and we welcome continued dialogue where there are shared interests or opportunities for collaboration.
Over this period, NZI’s international partnerships have continued to deepen, particularly across Japan, Korea, Singapore, Indonesia, and Singapore. Engagement with international alumni has further broadened perspectives and reinforced long‑standing relationships, supporting NZI’s role as a globally connected and trusted partner in the net zero transition.
NZI has played an active role in supporting evidence‑based policymaking across state and federal contexts. Our contributions to key public policy reviews and inquiries including inputs to the NSW Net Zero Commission, the NSW Legislative Council Data Centre Inquiry, and the Australian Government’s Net Zero Economy Authority Energy Industry Jobs Plan Statutory Review underscore the value of academic expertise in shaping public policy, workforce planning, and long‑term transition priorities.
The strategic guidance provided by our Industry Advisory Board and International Scientific Advisory Board has been instrumental throughout NZI’s development. Their insights continue to shape engagement with industry and government, creating meaningful opportunities for our academic members and strengthening pathways for research translation and impact.
I would like to thank our academic members for their continued commitment to driving innovation and delivering impactful solutions that support government, industry and community priorities for the net zero transition.
Sandra Margon
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| | A REVIEW OF THE PREVIOUS 12 MONTHS
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2025 Summary
Our members and stakeholders have worked hard throughout 2025 to deliver on the NZI’s mission: to accelerate progress towards net-zero emissions by driving research, development and the commercialisation of cutting-edge technologies. A snapshot of our engagements across 2025 lies below:
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The NZI, in collaboration with the Sydney Environment Institute (SEI) brought together experts in academia and government to unpack the urgent challenges and opportunities facing Australia in the global race for critical minerals. Hosted by Prof. Deanna D’Alessandro, the panel featured Prof. Marjorie Valix (University of Sydney), Prof. Susan Park (SEI), Namali Mackay (Critical Minerals Association Australia), and Andrew Petersen (Business Council for Sustainable Development Australia). The Critical Minerals Pillar of the NZI contributed to a roundtable discussion held before the public event.The event highlighted the growing strategic importance of minerals like lithium, cobalt, and rare earths in enabling the energy transition, supporting national security, and securing economic sovereignty. Speakers emphasized that Australia’s vast natural resources alone are not enough and that the country must urgently build out the full value chain. A recurring theme was the need for a more strategic, whole-of-nation approach—one that includes bold policy, long-term investment, and collaborative frameworks that bring together industry, academia, and government.
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Prof. Penny Crossley represented the NZI at the 20th Asia Clean Energy Forum (ACEF), hosted by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) in Manila. Penny moderated a high-level session on Building Regional Infrastructure for Seamless Power Trade, where speakers from the United Nations, the Central Asian Regional Economic Cooperation Program and the UK Government explored how to advance cross-border electricity trade in the Asia-Pacific. The importance of regulatory harmonisation, data and grid modernisation, critical infrastructure builds, political commitments, and the sequencing of reforms were all touched upon. A recurring theme was the need to "pilot and learn" key infrastructure projects such as regional interconnectors and subsea high voltage direct current to ensure forward momentum in the complex regional environment. The event was attended by senior policymakers, government officials, economists, and field-leading engineers. A key takeaway for Penny was understanding the government priorities within the region, and meeting senior leaders within the field.
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NZI led the discussions on Artificial Intelligence at SXSW Sydney in October in the session: The Great Debate – Can AI Give Us a Brighter Future Without Ruining the Planet?
“The Great Debate” brought together a multidisciplinary panel to tackle one of the most pressing questions of our time: can artificial intelligence deliver a brighter future without harming the planet?
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The Next Gen Net Zero conference brought together over 200 registered attendees for an inspiring day of collaboration and knowledge exchange between students, academics and industry partners. Prof. Deanna D’Alessandro and Prof. Kathy Belov opened the program which featured three technical sessions, a dynamic panel discussion, and keynote presentations exploring the achievement of net zero goals.
The panel session offered an amazing mix of perspectives, bringing together researchers from academia and industry to share career journeys, strategies for progression, and reflections on challenges such as work-life balance, mentorship, and collaboration. Panelists Dr Chi Cheng, A/Prof Scott Dwyer, Prof. Madeleine Skellern, Prof. Anna Paradowska, and Dr Chiara Fois provided attendees with practical advice and personal stories to help researchers shape their paths.
We extend our sincere thanks to UNSW, the NSW Decarbonisation Innovation Hub, the Net Zero Institute, the Global Hydrogen Training Centre, the University of Sydney, and our sponsors for their support.
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In February, the NZI and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that will progress the collaboration on Critical Minerals value chains. This MoU will provide a practical framework to progress joint research, policy analysis, capacity building, and regional dialogue, aligned with ADB’s Board Direction Paper, "Critical Minerals to Manufacturing Value Chains for Powering Progress (2025–2029)." The focus is on supporting responsible, resilient, and circular critical minerals systems that underpin energy security, industrial development, and credible decarbonisation pathways across Asia and the Pacific.
The agreement will build directly on work that started in 2024, when the NZI first visited ADB to engage on the real constraints facing critical minerals and materials value chains. During that visit, we shared the NZI White Paper on Critical Minerals and Materials, and spent time testing ideas, pressure‑checking assumptions, and talking about what is and isn’t working.
Through this partnership, we will strengthen responsible critical minerals development in the region, advance recycling pathways and build capacity.
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Strengthening Australia–Japan Collaboration on Net Zero Innovation
The Net Zero Institute (NZI) significantly advanced its Australia–Japan engagement through its participation at Smart Energy Week Japan (February 2025), raising NZI’s profile and delivering tangible collaboration outcomes. This momentum led to new industry partnerships, including NDAs and MoUs with major Japanese companies including NEC and Horiba progressing strategic collaborations with existing strong partners such as Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI). hese engagements have already translated into concrete outcomes, including funding submissions under the Australia–Japan Innovation Fund and technical workshops to scale innovation in Japan. Overall, these activities underscore NZI’s growing leadership in Australia–Japan collaboration on innovation, industry translation and the transition to a net zero future.
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The NZI has made significant strides in deepening partnerships with leading Thai research institutions. The year began with an online workshop and roundtable, co-hosted with the Sydney Southeast Asia Centre (SSEAC), which identified key areas for collaboration between NZI and Thai partners across direct air capture, water purification and waste valorisation.
On November 24-26, a delegation from the School of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering undertook a visit to three institutions in Thailand to strengthen research connections and forge new collaborative projects in renewable energy generation, sustainability and waste valorisation. A key outcome of the visit was the signing of an MoU between The University and VISTEC to explore further collaborative opportunities on projects with a renewable energy focus. The signings were also attended by members of Austrade Southeast Asia, including Ms Amelia Walsh, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner. We are looking forward to deeper connections resulting from the MoU signing, which would not have been possible without the support of the NZI and SSEAC.
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In July 2025, the NZI was delighted to host a distinguished delegation from Singapore’s Waste Management and Recycling Association (WMRAS) and Nanyang Technological University (NTU), a valued member of our Scientific Advisory Board. This week-long visit brought together academics, industry leaders, and government representatives from both countries, fostering a vibrant exchange of ideas and expertise.
The programme was designed to explore the latest innovations in waste and resource management, with focus on the transformative potential of artificial intelligence and digital twin technologies. Delegates engaged in discussions on best practices for sustainability reporting and examined the workforce transformation required to support these rapidly evolving industries. The visit not only strengthened institutional ties but also laid the groundwork for future collaboration in advancing sustainable solutions across the region.
This engagement reflects NZI’s ongoing commitment to international partnership and knowledge exchange, ensuring that our research and industry connections continue to drive progress towards a net zero future.
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In 2025 our growing collaboration with India gained significant momentum. We submitted two joint grant applications with IIT Madras, and shared a pre-print exploring decision-making frameworks for Net Zero-aligned projects. These efforts reflect our commitment to advancing research that supports sustainable transitions across sectors.
We were delighted to host three visiting students, each contributing to short-term projects over two-month placements. Their work added valuable insights and energy to our research community. In a significant milestone, we also welcomed Hetansha Boricha, a new PhD student from IIT Madras, supported by NZI and awarded the prestigious Maitri Scholarship from the Centre for Australia-India Relations. She commenced her doctoral studies with us in November, marking a new chapter in our academic exchange with India.
Our collaboration with the IIT Madras School of Sustainability is also gaining traction. Together with NZI, we are exploring the intersection of sustainability and sport, with a focus on achieving Net Zero outcomes in this dynamic sector.
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| | NZI GOVERNMENT ENGAGEMENT
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The Net Zero Institute, plays an active role in informing government policy through expert submissions and advisory contributions at both state, national and international levels. In 2025, the NZI worked closely with the Warren Centre Energy Hub to provide evidence‑based input into key government consultations, including the NSW Net Zero Commission’s first public consultation and the Net Zero Economy Authority’s Energy Industry Jobs Plan review, contributing insights on community engagement, workforce transition, infrastructure development and best‑practice policy design.
Prof. Jeanne Huang, NZI member from Sydney Law School demonstrated leadership in global policy and regulatory discussions, contributing to a United Nations–led white paper on facilitating cross‑border supply chains for critical raw materials essential to the green transition. The work addressed legal fragmentation across international battery and critical minerals value chains and proposed practical solutions, including Digital Product Passports, to improve traceability, compliance and international cooperation while supporting SMEs and developing economies.
In parallel, the University of Sydney achieved a major milestone with the delivery of Australia’s first climate‑related financial disclosure by a university, reflecting strong institutional leadership in sustainability and transparency. Gillian Graham-Crowe, Director of Sustainability and her team led this enormous effort. More recently, the NZI and the Centre for AI Trust and Governance led by co-Director Prof Terry Flew submitted a capability document and submission to the NSW Legislative Council’s inquiry into data centres: defining the direction of digital infrastructure in NSW.
Together, these activities reinforce NZI’s role as a trusted source of independent expertise, supporting governments to develop informed, inclusive and forward‑looking policy for the net zero transition.
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WASTE MANAGEMENT IN THE COMPOSITES INDUSTRY
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Dr Ali Hadigheh and his collaborative partners led a project report on Achieving Sustainable Waste Management in the Composites Industry. Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites are used extensively in the automotive, construction and renewable energy sectors due to their high strength and durability. Their complex composition and presence of additives, however, make it difficult to separate and recover the individual components for reuse. Existing recycling methods can be quite costly, reducing the economic viability for recovery.
Ali and his partners conducted a comprehensive market analysis of the recycling potential of Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Composites in Australia, handling topics in market analysis, waste production mapping, assessment of recycling pathways and cost-benefit analyses. The findings aim to contribute to a more sustainable future through developing Fibre-Reinforced Polymer composite recycling pathways in Australia. These findings are expected to benefit manufacturers and end users through the development of more environmentally friendly recycling processes.
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| | CONSULTATIONS and REVIEWS
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The NZI has been an authority on multiple submissions throughout 2025. In July, the NZI, in partnership with the Warren Centre Energy Hub, submitted feedback on the first public consultation from the NSW Net Zero Commission. The response covered community engagement for the net zero transition, First Nations engagement, progress on NSW Net Zero targets and policies, and the development of infrastructure. Special thanks to Prof. Deanna D’Alessandro, Prof. Damien Field, Prof. David Levinson, Ms Sandra Margon, Prof. Budiman (Budi) Minasny, Dr Emily Moylan, Prof. Nader Naderpajouh, Prof. Glenn Platt, A/Prof. Amanda Tattersall, Prof. Marjorie Valix, Prof. Gregor Verbic and Dr Xinyue Zhang for their insightful input.
In August, experts from a range of disciplines across the NZI and Warren Centre Energy Hub met to discuss a joint response to the Net Zero Economy Authority’s (NZEA) Energy Industry Jobs Plan (EIJP) Statutory Review, led by Prof. Roy Green. The University of Sydney has significant expertise that may assist both the NZEA and communities in managing transitions through proactive planning and inclusive educational pathways. The submission, focused the responses to areas where the collective expertise can provide additional value to the Net Zero Economy Authority’s deliberations, including operation of the EIJP, how the impact of the EIJP can be measured and the pathway to Best Practice. Special thanks to A/Prof. Shumi Akhtar, Prof. Deanna D’Alessandro, Ms Sandra Margon and Dr Jo Orsatti for their insights.
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STUDENT – INDUSTRY PARTNERSHIPSCapstone Project Review: Miss Nika Asasi
Master of Sustainablility – Supervisor: Prof. Marjorie Valix
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Project Overview and Alignment with the Net Zero Institute
Nika’s research project focused on identifying the policies required to advance the recycling of critical minerals in Australia. Using an integrative literature review and comparative policy analysis, the project explored how global leaders such as China and Europe have developed their critical mineral recycling sectors, and the lessons Australia can draw from their experience. These insights help inform recycling companies, including Veolia, on the policy settings required to support an effective critical mineral recycling sector.
Nika’s project aligns closely with the mission of the NZI by addressing a key challenge in the net-zero transition: securing a sustainable supply of critical minerals for renewable energy technologies. The impact of this project can help scale recycling, reduce emissions, lower reliance on primary extraction, and support industry in delivering low-emissions and circular solutions.
Why is Nika’s research so important?
Nika’s research is important due to the global transition to clean energy to meet net-zero goals. Critical minerals are an essential component for this transition and securing their reliable supply is increasingly challenging due to rising demand, resource constraints, and geopolitical pressures. Recycling offers a way to ease these pressures by reducing reliance on primary mining, lowering greenhouse gas emissions and toxic waste, and helping to address the environmental and social harms often linked to mining, including human rights risks and impacts on First Nations lands.
Project highlights
Nika notes several important highlights from her capstone project. These include:
- Providing comparative insights from China and Europe, showing how policy tools and clear roadmaps can help build a strong recycling sector.
- Developing practical, actionable policy recommendations, including stewardship schemes, traceability systems, and consumer incentives.
- Understanding how policy and regulation shape industry behaviour, and how misalignment or uncertainty can slow progress towards sustainability outcomes.
- Gaining valuable insights on critical minerals from academic supervisor Prof. Marjorie Valix, who revealed how policy settings influence real-world operational decisions and the practical barriers and enablers of circular economy implementation
Nika’s achievements
Nika is particularly proud of the project’s contribution to translating policy analysis into applied insights relevant to both industry practitioners and policymakers. Some outcomes include:
- Producing a comprehensive, evidence-based policy roadmap, with her final recommendations providing a clear, pathway for establishing a robust critical mineral recycling sector in Australia using lessons learnt from decades of policies implemented in China and the European Union
- Demonstrating the need for a mix of policy instruments: Nika’s project showed how combining regulations, incentives, stewardship schemes and consumer awareness programs are essential to achieving meaningful impact, mirroring the successful models seen overseas.
- A stronger understanding of circular economy systems, including how technology, policy, economics and social factors intersect in the critical minerals space.
- Demonstrating the benefits of recycling beyond sustainability, revealing how recycling contributes to national security, job creation, supply chain resilience and ethical sourcing.
Importance to Veolia
Joint research ventures with industry partners, such as Nika’s project, are essential to shaping solutions to real-world challenges. As one of Veolia’s senior innovation strategists, Anna Xie explains, "Through our Green Up global strategy, Veolia aims to decarbonise, regenerate and depollute. The recovery of precious metals is critical to this process, which underscores the importance of this capstone project undertaken by the University of Sydney. The project successfully identified opportunities for improvements to our regulatory framework that would encourage even more recycling of used batteries."
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PARTNERING WITH ALUMNI FOR IMPACT Director, Singapore Green Finance Centre, Nikki Kemp
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Could you tell us a little about yourself and your journey at The University of Sydney? What did you study and what experiences shaped your career direction?
It has been more than 35 years since I graduated with a Bachelor of Arts, in Government Studies and Political Economy from University of Sydney. As a fresh graduate in 1990, the Sydney job market was difficult. The economy was in recession. The unemployment rate was over 10%. Scanning the newspaper for job advertisements didn't take very long each day because there were not many jobs. I had part-time student jobs to support myself through Uni, but it was hard to find an opening into the professional job market. Unsurprisingly in the tough economic conditions, I found a job with a credit agency. I learned about the importance of credit, leverage and risk, which led me to post-graduate studies in corporate finance and a career in banking.
What path led you to your current role, and what have been some defining moments along the way?
It's been a long and windy road! I pursued a career in banking because I believed banks play an important role in society providing liquidity and supporting businesses to grow. Fast forward 12 years, I had just returned from parental leave after my second child was born, economies were riding the wave of high leverage, minimally documented deals and financially engineered profit making. Then came the global financial crisis in 2007-9. It was a shocking realisation for me, that large parts of the financial system were not serving the real economy. I began looking for evidence of the positive impact I believed banks could have. This pursuit led me to sustainable finance. In 2014 I embraced an opportunity to move to Singapore and make a contribution regionally. I went deep into learning about the region and sustainability. One of the ways I did this was to establish a proof of concept in an early stage start up with my co-founder, for a mass market digital energy efficiency financing tool. Like so many others, COVID derailed the progress and I pivoted yet again into taking a wider role influencing the advancement of sustainable finance through a collaboration platform of the World Economic Forum and OECD. That was the door opener to the role I have now, Executive Director of the Singapore Green Finance Centre at Singapore Management University. Here I am also enabling sustainable finance, now with research and capacity building.
What motivates your interest in the global transition to Net Zero? Why is this space important to you and your sector?
Climate change is the most defining risk of our time. The lastest scientific forecasts tell us we are on a trajectory towards breaching 2.0oC by 2048 and peaking emissions only after we breach 3.0oC. If we don't act to reduce green house gases, our kids and their kids will face a life of extreme heat, frequent, violent weather events, rising seas, water and food scarcity and disease. We've known about the risks for decades, yet decisive action to reduce emissions remains elusive. There are too many vested economic interests in the status quo holding back change. I'm working at the nexus of academic, policy and industry thought leadership in sustainable finance to generate deep understanding of the risks and opportunities for transforming our economies to generate low or "net zero" emissions. Success depends on scientific, empirical evidence based policy-making and capital allocation.
How did your collaboration with the NZI begin?
I was delighted to receive an introduction to NZI via our academic partners at Centre for Climate Finance and Investment at Imperial College, London. The Centre's collaboration with NZI has commenced with participation in an NZI webinar and a case study in NZI's recent white paper "Financing the Net Zero Transition.
In your view, what value does the NZI bring to industry partners, particularly alumni now working in industry?
NZI's efforts to accelerate innovation, research and commercialisation of solutions is valuable to the industry. Action on climate change requires multidisciplinary contributions. NZI effectively engages with faculties of science, engineering, chemistry, digital innovation, finance and politics to coalesce on rigorous understanding of the challenges posed by climate change and the opportunities to build economies for the future. Its be quite powerful to engage on webinars and in person with alumni. There's a lot of experience and expertise in the alumni.
What goals are you hoping to achieve through your collaboration with NZI?
Expertise in sustainable finance and climate change research is spread across many academic institutions globally. Our Centre is collaborating with those who share the desire to produce relevant research for practical application by industry and policy makers across our region. NZI brings complementary insights to the themes we are working on, with relevant Australian experience. We are excited to develop a research partnership with NZI and make important inroads into the transition across Asia Pacific.
What advice would you give to other University of Sydney alumni or organisations considering partnering with the NZI?
If you are looking for evidence of the partnering opportunities with NZI, take a look at the recently published white paper "Financing the Net Zero Transition". In the white paper you will find numerous examples of collaboration in the case studies and thought leadership. My advice to alumni and others considering partnering with NZI is to reach out now with your ideas, examples, challenges or research needs and explore the opportunities with team NZI. They are highly professional, responsive and knowledgeable. The challenges we are tackling can only be solved with concerted collective action.
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NZI White Paper Launch: Financing the Net Zero Transition
Co‑developed by the Business School and the Net Zero Institute, the White Paper brings together evidence‑based insights on how Australia can better mobilise capital to support the net zero transition, focusing on the practical challenges of financing long‑term, uncertain investments and exploring how research, policy settings, and financial frameworks can work together to unlock scalable, investable pathways.
Drawing on Australian and international case studies, the paper explores issues central to the finance community, including risk, time horizons, capital allocation, and the role of institutional investors, while highlighting where new approaches are needed to support emerging technologies and infrastructure at scale.
Please email with any questions related to the event.
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Critical Minerals and Materials Capabilities Snapshot
Building on NZI’s 2024 White Paper, The Sustainable Supply of Materials for the Clean Energy Transition, the Snapshot reflects key developments since 2024, a period marked by rapid policy change, geopolitical uncertainty, evolving markets and intensifying global competition for the critical minerals and materials essential to the net zero transition.
The event will also highlight Japan as a strategic partner, drawing on the depth of long‑standing bilateral collaboration in this 50th anniversary year of Australia–Japan relations, and underscoring how trusted international partnerships underpin secure, sustainable and mutually beneficial critical minerals and materials value chains. The session is designed to support focused engagement and exchange across research, policy and industry.
Please email with any questions related to the event.
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