Frank Jotzo works on the economics and policy of climate change, as well as on broader issues of development and economic reform. Frank has been advisor to Australia's Garnaut Climate Change Review, advisor to Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance, is a Lead Author of the Fifth Assessment Report by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change and runs a research program on climate change policy for China. He is a frequent contributor to the public and policy debate in Australia and internationally. Frank is Associate Professor at the Crawford School, Director of the Centre for Climate Economics & Policy, and a Deputy Director of the ANU Climate Change Institute. He is currently a visiting researcher at the Centre for European Economic Research, Germany.
New coal plants wouldn't be clean, and would cost billions in taxpayer subsidies
Feb 02, 2017 15:41 pm UTC| Insights & Views Economy
Following a campaign by the coal industry, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has argued for new coal-fired power stations in Australia. But these plants would be more expensive than renewables and carry a huge liability...
The Climate Change Authority's gamble on political pragmatism
Sep 03, 2016 11:27 am UTC| Insights & Views Politics
The Climate Change Authoritys latest report outlining a recommended climate policy toolkit is a reflection of what is seen by many as politically feasible in Australia now. But it is piecemeal and lacks a vision for the...
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