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Phantom of the COPera
I am thrilled to be one of the Global Voices Fellows traveling to Baku, Azerbaijan, to attend COP29 later this year. Amidst all the exciteme
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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Challenging Ideas, Shaping Policy: Reflections from the Global Voices Canberra Briefings
By Eliza Chaney, COP29 Fellow In a world increasing shaped by wicked problems – from climate change to geopolitical tensions – engaging...
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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The Food Donation and Waste Reduction Act
Emily Letch-Avenell, Curtin University Executive Summary An estimated 7.3 million tonnes of food waste is produced by Australian...
Nov 3, 202415 min read
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The Role of Scientific Inclusivity in Addressing Climate Change
“What is COP?” That has been the question I have found myself being asked time and time again in this recent chapter of my life. The source
Sep 23, 20243 min read
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Negotiating health and climate change at COP28
Sri Devarajan, 2023 COP Fellow ‘Why is a Master of Public Health student going to COP28?’ is a question many, including myself, have...
Sep 12, 20243 min read
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Enhancing Indigenous Engagement in Australian Climate Policy
Connor Dane Wright The University of Melbourne Office of Environmental Programs Fellow Executive Summary This paper addresses the...
Aug 15, 202412 min read
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Preparing Australia's Health System for the effect of climate change
How can we ensure the health sector is ready for the effects of climate change? Sri Devarajan, The University of Melbourne Executive...
Jun 20, 202412 min read
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Sovereign Ties- First Nations and The Pacific
Alex Blackborough - Griffith University Executive Summary The Australian Government prioritises building strong ties in the Pacific,...
Jun 11, 202413 min read
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Australia bidding to co-host COP31 in 2026
Written by Alex Blackborough, 2023 COP Fellow The Australian Government is entering a bid to co-host COP31 in 2026 with the Pacific....
May 19, 20242 min read
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ASDIP: Australia’s Plan to Achieve the Sustainable Development Goals by 2030
By Callum Noone, Curtin University, UNFCCC, 2023 Executive Summary Australia committed to achieving the United Nations Agenda 2030 in...
Apr 22, 20241 min read
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Engaging Western Australian Youth in Climate Governance
By Tiffany Verga, Curtin University, UNFCCC, 2020 Tiffany Verga is a Curtin University student studying a Bachelor of Commerce/Arts...
Mar 27, 20242 min read
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Preventing & Addressing Post-Disaster Domestic Violence in Affected Communities
By Meg Somers, RMIT University, UNFCCC, 2020 Meg Somers is an RMIT University student studying a Bachelor of International Studies...
Mar 27, 20241 min read
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Mainstreaming Community Energy in Australia’s Energy Transformation
By Rose Hawkins, The University of Melbourne, UNFCCC, 2020 Rose Hawkins is a University of Melbourne student studying a Master of...
Mar 27, 20241 min read
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Mitigating Weather Erosion on Queensland Coastline and Islands
By Dominic Mappas, Central Queensland University, UNFCCC, 2020 Dominic Mappas is a CQ University student studying a Bachelor of...
Mar 27, 20241 min read
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Microgrids For Major Disasters: Ensuring Australia’s Grid Is Prepared for a Changing Climate
By Angus Brawley, Griffith University, UNFCCC, 2022 Angus is studying a Bachelor of Electrical and Electronics at Griffith University....
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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Promoting ESG-Driven Critical MineralsDevelopment for the Clean Energy Transition
By Matthew Teh, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet, UNFCCC, 2022 Matthew is an employee at the Department of the Prime Minister...
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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Ensuring the long-term success of Australia’s Carbon Market
By Amy Duong, The University of Sydney, UNFCCC, 2022 Amy is studying at the University of Sydney. Her policy paper is on Ensuring the...
Mar 25, 20241 min read
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Emily Letch-Avenell - Seizing Opportunities for Growth
Written by Emily Letch-Avenell, 2023 COP Fellow My journey with Global Voices to the National Conference in Canberra was nothing short of...
Mar 25, 20242 min read
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COP28: A Reflection on Networking and Impact
Written by Callum Noone, 2023 COP Fellow In December 2023, I had an incomplete vision of what to expect before attending COP28. While...
Mar 25, 20243 min read
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COP28: Indigenous Voices Swallowed By a Sea of Fossil Fuel Lobbyists
Written by: Connor (Djindjabad) Wright, Larrakia man. In the heart of December 2023, the 28th Conference of the Parties (COP28) convened,...
Mar 25, 20243 min read
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