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Michael Bones

Senior Manager, Advocacy

Michael is a strategist and adviser who has worked with some of Australia’s top climate advocates, purpose-driven entrepreneurs and political campaigners. He is responsible for implementing IGCC’s federal policy engagement program with parliamentarians, public servants, and relevant stakeholders.

Prior to IGCC, Michael was an adviser to crowdfunding initiative Climate 200, a strategy consultant to the Investor Agenda, and Head of Engagement at Future Super, Australia’s first fossil-free super fund.

Michael holds a dual Bachelor of Law and Arts from the Australian National University and received the Thomson Reuters prize for Climate Law.

Hunter businesses calling for a strong 2035 emissions reduction target

16 December 2024

Today, the Investor Group on Climate Change has released a joint statement with nine critical Hunter businesses and peak bodies calling on the Federal Parliament to commit to a strong 2035 emissions reduction target.

Wave of success: Investors launch ‘Climate Action Pays Off’ campaign

16 October 2024

We have launched a national campaign to showcase clean energy success stories while urging the Federal Parliament to embrace strong climate policy to unlock the next wave of multibillion dollar investment in local industries. 

Submission: National Adaptation Plan to manage physical risks for economy

Submission | Kate Simmonds | 17 April 2024

The first National Adaptation Plan provides is an important opportunity to do this and should consider:
  1. Including a co-developed private finance strategy and plan.
  2. Aligning adaptation across government climate change activities.
  3. Facilitating public-private partnerships and developing frameworks to manage complex adaptation challenges.
  4. Developing and co-funding case studies for best practice private and public-private financing of adaptation and resilience.

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Submission: National Adaptation Plan to manage physical risks for economy

17 April 2024

For institutional investors, adaptation is both a systemic risk and an opportunity. However, for private investment to be directed towards adaptation, there are significant barriers that must be addressed.