The University of Queensland has a portfolio of 'blue carbon' research projects which seeks to better understand the role of oceans and their ecosystems in reducing carbon emissions and tackling climate change. [ + ]

For those of us eagerly awaiting the outcome of COP21, the release of a newly drafted agreement will provide a fascinating insight into how discussions are progressing. [ + ]

The Ararat Wind Farm has secured a $200 million debt financing package, along with an additional $76 million in bank guarantees. [ + ]

The Autodesk Entrepreneur Impact Program enables start-up companies who innovate for positive environmental or social impact to apply for free access to Autodesk software so they can get to market faster. [ + ]

Dutch architect Janjaap Ruijssenaars has developed a method to generate free energy in a sustainable way at home. The patent-pending technique, whereby energy is released by perpetually unbalancing a weight, offers an alternative to solar and wind technology. [ + ]

The market for the corporate renewable energy power purchase agreement is on the rise according to a global report by Baker & McKenzie. [ + ]

As part of its plan to put power back in the hands of consumers, ZEN Energy has launched ZEN Communities — an 'end to end' service to deliver low-cost renewable energy direct to entire communities. [ + ]

The City of Melbourne has developed an innovative tool that will allow the city to predict the impact of extreme climate events and prepare for the city through investments in smart infrastructure. [ + ]

Digital Solar is a pioneering technology that will enable rented households to benefit from clean and cheap solar power by allowing landlords to sell solar energy to their tenants. [ + ]

ARENA is providing up to $892,000 to support CSIRO in its development of new guidelines for assessing the performance of perovskite solar cells — a potential competitor to traditional silicon cells with comparable efficiency and adaptability. [ + ]

British researchers have found that people are less likely to drop litter if the item in question has printed eyes on it. [ + ]

Since 2008, Toyota dealers around New Zealand have been taking part in a nationwide drive to improve resource efficiency and save on business costs. [ + ]

Brisbane's new energy-saving program, 'Reduce Your Juice', has successfully concluded initial trials, with participants in the trials reporting power bill savings of more than 18%. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a camera that can photograph and film the methane in the air around us. The device is set to become an important part of the efforts to measure and monitor greenhouse gases. [ + ]

Exhibition and Trade Fairs has announced the inaugural Renewable Cities Forum 2016 — a two-day forum for local government and industry to showcase and share the plans, achievements and challenges of Australian cities moving to renewable and innovative energy systems for electricity and public transport. [ + ]