Climate Institute of Australia
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The Climate Institute of Australia is a policy think-tank established in 2005 to encourage progressive policies towards managing Climate Change in Australia. The board consists of a mixture of both academics and business people drawn from rural, scientific and business backgrounds.
Funding for the Institute is provided by the Poola Foundation's Tom Kantor fund. The current cycle of funding is for 5 years at a rate of approximately $AUD 2 million per annum[1][2].
Recent research work by the institute includes modelling Australia's ability to reach Kyoto protocol targets, and examining the financial impacts of delayed climate change action. The institute also runs a large community consultation program which has examined issues such as Australian religious groups position on Climate Change[3].
[edit] The Climate Institute Board of Directors
Mr Mark Wootton, (chair) Farmer and Director, Poola Foundation
Dr. Hugh Saddler, Managing Director, Energy Strategies Pty Ltd
Dr. Graeme Pearman, Senior Research Fellow, Monash University
Ms Cathy Zoi, Chief Executive Officer, The Alliance for Climate Protection
Professor Tony McMichael, Director, National Centre for Epidemiology and Population
Mr Adam Kilgour, Managing Director, CPR Communications & Public Relations Pty Ltd
Dr Clive Hamilton, Executive Director, The Australia Institute
Ms Susan Jeanes, CEO, Renewable Energy Generators of Australia
