The annual Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) is one of the most important – if not the most important – political gatherings in our region. Each year, leaders from across the Pacific come together to discuss shared challenges and opportunities. And there’s no bigger challenge – or opportunity – affecting the region than climate change and […]| Climate Council
In one of the bluest U.S. states, Americans for Prosperity is making inroads against climate action.| Floodlight
The Paris Agreement, adopted by 195 countries in 2015, represents the world’s collective approach to tackling climate change. Under the agreement, nations submit targets to cut climate pollution – described as Nationally Determined Contributions. Together, these targets chart a global pathway to slash climate pollution and prevent global temperatures from exceeding agreed limits. Under the […] The post What is the Paris Agreement and why does Australia need to set a Nationally Determine...| Climate Council
For at least 30 years, since the publication of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s ‘First Assessment Report’ in 1990, scientists have issued progressively more urgent calls to tackle the escalating climate crisis, driven by the burning of coal, oil and gas. The Albanese Labor Government’s imminent decision on Australia’s 2035 climate target will shape […] The post Why Australia needs to set a strong climate target this year appeared first on Climate Council.| Climate Council
This week the International Court of Justice delivered a strong advisory opinion that States have a clear legal obligation to cut emissions, prevent harm to the climate system and in some cases, pay for historical damages caused by their emissions. What does this mean for those of us on the frontlines of climate impacts? This […] The post An international court ruling, proof that the world can follow the Pacific’s lead on climate action appeared first on Climate Council.| Climate Council
Countries have very strong obligations under international law to cut climate pollution and prevent significant harm to the global climate that sustains human life.| Climate Council
The Victorian Government has just announced a new plan to help households shift off gas - and it’s great news for our health, climate and cost of living.| Climate Council
Just weeks ago, Australians made it clear at the ballot box: climate action matters. But the recent approval of Woodside’s massive North West Shelf gas project extension tells a harsher truth.| Climate Council
A list of questions to help you to identify climate policies that rapidly reduce emissions before 2030.| Climate Council
Former Fire & Rescue NSW Commissioner and Climate Councillor Greg Mullins is warning that another disaster on the scale of Black Summer is coming—and that this federal election is a critical opportunity to vote for stronger climate action to keep Australians safer. As extreme weather events continue to intensify, and with polling consistently showing that […] The post Greg Mullins: “This election we need to vote like our lives depend on it—because they do” appeared first on Climat...| Climate Council
The policies that Australians back at the ballot box will shape the future of our kids, their kids and generations to come.| Climate Council
This guide is intended for anyone who cares for children, with age-appropriate information to build their resilience in a changing climate.| ecoAmerica
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. Written by Climate Council Fellow Wesley Morgan and Liam Moore. Australia has long tried to be two things at once – a trusted friend to Pacific nations in a bid to reduce China’s influence, and a giant exporter of fossil fuels. This diplomatic tightrope has become increasingly hard to walk, as […]| Climate Council
By Vijay Jayaraj The archipelago nation of Indonesia represents just 1% of Earth’s land area, but it has set the stage for global geopolitics surrounding fossil fuels and climate policies. As a part of climate negotiations between G-7 nations, Indonesia was expected to be the first among developing countries to announce early closures of coal plants. In the spotlight is … Read more| CO2 Coalition
An interview with an anonymous guest who hates climate action almost as much as he hates cat ladies.| Legal Planet
To see what would happen to federal climate policy under a government completely controlled by today's hard-right, just take a look at Florida and Texas.| Legal Planet
ecoAmerica’s latest survey reveals that Americans are ready and eager for health professionals to advance climate action. Read to learn more.| ecoAmerica
Trump not only wants to roll back all federal climate policies; he also wants to ramp up fossil fuel production through the roof. A true climate arsonist.| Legal Planet
RFK Jr. has said climate change as a serious threat -- but he favors expanded use of natural gas and is dubious about the idea of EPA climate regulations.| Legal Planet