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UNSW Sydney launches Institute for Industrial Decarbonisation
The University of New South Wales (UNSW Sydney) has launched the Institute for Industrial Decarbonisation (IID) to drive initiatives to achieve net zero.
Initiatives span technological, economic and policy innovation, aligned with green industry development opportunities.
UNSW vice chancellor and president Professor Attila Brungs says the university had brought the brightest minds to tackle the problem of fossil fuels.
“UNSW is launching the Institute for Industrial Decarbonisation to bring together transdisciplinary capability across faculties and specialties,” he said.
“Engineering, science, business, legal, planning and design disciplines all have a contribution to make as we work with companies to chart viable pathways for positive societal impact, both locally and globally.”
UNSW IID chief executive David Eyre says Australia is uniquely positioned to demonstrate global leadership as the transition to net zero picks up pace.
“Decarbonisation goes hand in hand with economic development opportunities for Australia and allies across the ASEAN region,” he said.
“The Federal Government is linking emissions reduction to opportunities for green industry development, with its Future Made in Australia initiative.
“With strategic investment in green versions of heavy industry, we can increase Australia’s self-sufficiency for critical materials, like metals, plastics, fertiliser, industrial chemicals and cement.
“If we get the infrastructure and economics right, we can build new export revenue around certified green products.”
UNSW is also working on ways to develop more sustainable ways to plan, design and construct buildings, cities and infrastructure.
Mr Eyre says decarbonising needs to be a collaborative approach across professional disciplines and all sectors of the economy.
“At this critical juncture, cross-disciplinary thinking and a partnership approach between businesses, universities and government are the key to realising the greatest societal impact,” he said.