Ian Porter is the Strategic Adviser and Head of the Net Zero Unit, within the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communication and the Arts.
Ian brings more than thirty years experience in climate change, energy and sustainability policy, as well as working across government, public service, consulting and the not-for-profit sector – including most recently heading up program delivery for Climateworks.
Established in late 2022, the Net Zero Unit will identify how the infrastructure portfolio can work across government and with industry to help achieve net zero and improve the resilience of our transport networks and supply chains in the face of increasing extreme weather events. It will further help advance the Government’s emissions commitments by connecting government agencies, industry and climate experts to translate the latest research into action, while ensuring climate expertise is embedded into policies and investments.
