#COP31

Santa Marta conference rewrites the climate change narrative

In November, Australia will preside over negotiations at the United Nations COP31 in Ankara, Türkiye – hoping to mediate between governments and find agreement to accelerate action on climate change. But last month saw another conference, in Colombia, sidestepping the delicate consensus and industry lobbying of the COPs to focus on practical action. Louise Morris …

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COP31 and Beyond: Implications for the Pacific Region

Turkiye will be the official host country for the COP31 climate summit following a highly contested bidding process against Australia and the Pacific Island nations. Australia and the Pacific region will still play important roles for COP31 following a new unique compromise with Turkiye. But without Australia and the Pacific in the drivers’ seat, what …

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Landmark Climate Report Warns Millions of Australians at Risk from Sea Level Rise

The National Climate Risk Assessment warns millions of Australians are at risk from rising sea levels and heat-related deaths, unless climate change can be limited. According to the landmark report released today, the number of heat-related deaths in Sydney could soar by almost 450% if global heating surpasses 3C.  The comprehensive assessment also outlines the …

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Pacific Islands Calling For Environmental Change From Albanese

Pacific leaders are calling for drastic environmental change from Anthony Albanese and to honour their COP31 promises at the Pacific Islands Forum in Solomon Islands. This comes while a decision regarding the North West Shelf Gas Project extension is still underway. UPDATE: After the edition of the program, Environment Minister Murray Watt approved the North …

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