Australian Intergenerational Report Criticised for Underestimating Climate‑Related Damage

The Australian government’s seventh intergenerational report, which projects life in 2066, has been sharply criticised by experts for downplaying the economic and social harm expected from the worsening climate crisis. The report labels the effects of global heating as “highly uncertain”, pointing to the pace of the global energy transition as a key source of unpredictability. An academic called the 2066 prediction negligent for ignoring the looming economic damage. Experts argue that the report’s uncertainty framing may delay decisive action, urging a more comprehensive assessment of future climate impacts and their costs. The criticism signals a push for stronger, evidence‑based policy guidance to protect Australia’s long‑term prosperity.