Carol Schwartz (AO) has been appointed as the new chair of advocacy organisation the Climate Council.
Climate Council CEO Amanda McKenzie said, “The Climate Council has been at the forefront of pushing for climate solutions and educating the public on climate science for a decade.
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“Carol joins us at an exciting time. We are growing bigger and more ambitious with every passing year and together, we will build on the vast expertise and momentum of the last decade and really ramp up our advocacy for strong and effective federal, state and territory policies on climate change.
“Our ultimate aim is to get emissions plummeting in the crucial ‘make or break’ 2020s and to position Australia as a true global leader on climate action.
“Carol brings exceptional experience as a business leader who is incredibly passionate about finding solutions to the climate crisis. Our plan to tackle the climate crisis has all the right ingredients to transform Australia’s future by putting us on a swift path to net-zero emissions.”
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Carol Schwartz AO said, “My role is to keep supporting the fabulous work underway, and for us to collectively harness the shifts in government policy to ensure rapid and meaningful results. I am optimistic about the role Australia can play in leading the world in climate tech innovation and offering solutions that will really shift the dial towards net zero.”
