Climate justice

Federal Court arrives on-country for climate change fight in the Torres Strait

Two Torres Strait Islanders are in the midst of a landmark legal case against the Commonwealth in an attempt to ensure the survival of their homelands. They argue the government has a legal obligation to prevent the loss of their communities to climate change, and they are seeking orders for the cutting of greenhouse gas …

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First Nations leadership crucial for climate action

Communities are reeling from natural disasters across the continent as campaigners call for immediate climate action. This comes in the wake of an IPCC report released earlier this year which, for the first time, mentioned the crucial role First Nations people play in conserving ecosystems they have cared for and sustained for generations.  Academics have …

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