For years Australia was a roadblock to global climate action. It’s time we returned to the right side of history
has delivered strong messages about a new approach on climate, not just to Australians, but also when he attended a major security meeting in Tokyo within days of the election., putting climate change at the centre of her new Pacific diplomacy. For many of us climate veterans, her warm, open embrace and support for our mates in the Pacific brought tears of relief.
Australia has become a poster child for climate impacts: a rich country suffering major and highly visible effects. One of its greatest national treasures, the Great Barrier Reef, is nowThe new government’s promise is to reduce emissions by 43% from 2005 levels by 2030, a very substantial improvement on the 26-28% target of the ousted Morrison government, a change energy minister Chris Bowen is quick to point out.
A critical issue is the level of support Australia provides to developing countries to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and to finance their adaptation to the inevitable effects of climate change. The Morrison government withdrew Australia from theThe government can quickly reverse this, rejoin the GCF and assist with the replenishment of its capital. This would be very well-received in the Pacific and beyond.
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