UK, Australia to power up cooperation on climate, energy

The partnership will build upon the two countries’ long-standing cooperation on international climate action, including on renewable energy and climate finance.

This was the first meeting between the two leaders since the election of the Starmer government.

Australia and the United Kingdom agree that the transition to net zero represents economic opportunity. The transition paves the way for new industries, new technologies, new job opportunities and a revitalisation of each nation’s industrial base.

Both governments believe private capital and the power of government can be leveraged to shape a clean energy future in the interests of working people, a UK government press release said.

The Australia-UK Climate and Energy Partnership will focus on the development and accelerated deployment of renewable energy technologies, such as green hydrogen and offshore wind, to support economic resilience and decarbonisation goals of both countries.

The two leaders also announced grant recipients under the Australia-UK Renewable Hydrogen Innovation Partnership Programme. Under this programme, the two governments will support six cutting-edge projects focused on industrial decarbonisation.

ALCHEMPro News Desk (DS)