The Australian Sustainable Finance Institute is pleased to announce the release of the Australian sustainable finance taxonomy for climate change mitigation on 17 June 2025.

The taxonomy is a classification system that defines economic activities that deliver on key climate and/or other sustainability objectives. It provides financial institutions and businesses with a clear, science-based framework to assess the sustainability of investment opportunities and support the transition to a net-zero economy.

To mark this milestone, ASFI is pleased to invite you to join this public webinar and learn how the taxonomy works, different ways it can be applied across the financial system, and why it represents a significant step forward for Australia’s sustainable finance market. The session will include a live Q&A with the ASFI Taxonomy Development Team.

The webinar will be recorded and made available on ASFI’s website.

Learn more about the Australian taxonomy here.

In this two-part follow-up to Environmental Policy 101, take a deeper dive into environmental policy and advocacy, to help equip you with the tools and approaches to become a more confident and effective policy thinker and advocate. The sessions combine expert presentations, small group work, and facilitated discussions to support applied learning and peer connection.

Suitable for those working directly in policy, and those just wanting to better understand the system shaping the environment you care about. If you’re working toward ecological outcomes where a stronger grasp of policy context can support strategic planning, informed decision-making, and career development, these masterclasses are for you, too!

ASFI is delighted to invite our community to an evening of powerful storytelling elevating First Nations voices and lived experiences.

We Are Still Here

2022, 90mins

This anthology film is a collaboration of ten Indigenous filmmakers from Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. It interweaves eight stories—both fictional and non-fictional—that span 1,000 years, showcasing the resilience and survival of Indigenous peoples. The film combines elements of drama, animation, and archival footage to explore themes of colonization, resistance, and cultural preservation.

Tickets

Admission is free for First Nations attendees.

A registration fee of $10 applies to all other participants, with all proceeds benefiting Common Ground (registered charity with ACNC) and supporting their ongoing work.

Light refreshments will be served.

Space is limited so please register to reserve a seat.

Directors

Australians Beck Cole, Danielle MacLean, Tracey Rigney and Dena Curtis; and New Zealanders Tim Worrall, Richard Curtis, Renae Maihi, Miki Magasiva, Chantelle Burgoyn and Mario Gaoa.

Cast

Meyne Wyatt - Megan Wilding - Clarence Ryan - Robert Taylor - Sean Mununggurr - Leonie Whyman - Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne - Villa Lemanu - Lisa Flanagan - Calvin Tuteao - Evander Brown - Willow Rupapera - Bas Te Hira - Deborah Brown - Serene Dubs Yunupingu - Oriini Kaipara

Watch the trailer on IMDb

We Are Still Here - Official Trailer | IMDb

ASFI is delighted to invite our community to an evening of powerful storytelling elevating First Nations voices and lived experiences.

We Are Still Here

2022, 90mins

This anthology film is a collaboration of ten Indigenous filmmakers from Australia, New Zealand, and the South Pacific. It interweaves eight stories—both fictional and non-fictional—that span 1,000 years, showcasing the resilience and survival of Indigenous peoples. The film combines elements of drama, animation, and archival footage to explore themes of colonization, resistance, and cultural preservation.

Tickets

Admission is free for First Nations attendees.

A registration fee of $10 applies to all other participants, with all proceeds benefiting Common Ground (registered charity with ACNC) and supporting their ongoing work.

Light refreshments will be served.

Space is limited so please register to reserve a seat.

Directors

Australians Beck Cole, Danielle MacLean, Tracey Rigney and Dena Curtis; and New Zealanders Tim Worrall, Richard Curtis, Renae Maihi, Miki Magasiva, Chantelle Burgoyn and Mario Gaoa.

Cast

Meyne Wyatt - Megan Wilding - Clarence Ryan - Robert Taylor - Sean Mununggurr - Leonie Whyman - Tioreore Ngatai-Melbourne - Villa Lemanu - Lisa Flanagan - Calvin Tuteao - Evander Brown - Willow Rupapera - Bas Te Hira - Deborah Brown - Serene Dubs Yunupingu - Oriini Kaipara

Watch the trailer on IMDb

We Are Still Here - Official Trailer | IMDb

Private capital is essential for delivering public interest objectives – it can build essential infrastructure, create jobs, and spur innovation and growth. When it comes to sustainability, an estimated US$200 trillion is need in private finance and investment to 2050 to reach Paris Agreement and Sustainable Development goals.

What role does public policy have in unlocking these flows?

This foundational course will equip policy professionals with a fundamental understanding of key levers for creating the conditions for private sector finance and investment in sustainability.