Tag: Climate Policy
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UNEA-7 Adopts 11 Resolutions amid Debate and Divisions in Nairobi
UNEA-7 Wraps Up with 11 Resolutions Amid Contention The seventh session of the United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7) concluded in Nairobi, Kenya on December 12, 2025, with the adoption of 11 resolutions from 15 draft proposals. The results, while seen by some as a step forward for global environmental governance, drew sharp criticism from civil…
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Obama’s Two-Event Australia Tour: A Post-Political Power Draw in Melbourne and Sydney
Two High-Profile Stops: Melbourne and Sydney Former U.S. president Barack Obama is set to headline two major events in Australia, with appearances scheduled in Melbourne and Sydney. The political world often follows his every move, but this trip underscores a broader trend: the enduring appeal of post-political figures who carry the aura of leadership, policy…
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Ireland Accepts EU Cop30 Text: A Reluctant Step Toward a Climate Compromise
Ireland’s Stance at Cop30: Reluctant Support for a Compromise Ireland has signaled cautious support for the European Union’s decision to back the Cop30 presidency text during the ongoing climate negotiations in Brazil. Climate Minister Darragh O’Brien stated that while Ireland supports the EU’s position, the country is concerned that the deal does not include a…
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End-of-Year Showdown: Labor, Ley, and the Greens Push for Environmental Law Reform
Year-end politics meet environmental reform The final sitting week of the federal parliament before the summer recess is rarely a tranquil period for democracy. Yet it is precisely during these high-stakes sessions that significant environmental policy can be shaped—or sidelined. This year, the spotlight is on a push for sweeping environmental law reform, with the…
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Labor and Greens Race to Finalize Year-End Environmental Law Reform
Overview: A high-stakes sprint before the summer break The final sitting week of Australia’s federal parliament before the summer recess is rarely a calm, orderly finale. Yet this year’s end-of-year push centers on environmental law reform, with Labor hoping to secure a heavy-lift package before the chamber rises. The Greens, tethered to a strong climate…
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Australia’s Energy Benchmark Shifts: Renewables Outpace Coal for the First Time
Australia’s Energy Milestone: Renewables Surpass Coal for the First Time In a historic turn for Australia’s energy landscape, renewables generated more electricity than coal in September 2025. This marked the first time the country’s renewable electricity usage overtook the energy produced from coal, a moment that many analysts say signals a lasting shift in the…
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Climate Crisis Is New Colonialism
The Irony at the Heart of Climate Change The climate crisis exposes a troubling irony: the nations least responsible for greenhouse gas emissions are often the first and most severely affected by its impacts. Small island states, least-developed countries, and communities in the global south face stronger storms, higher sea levels, and longer droughts while…
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Leaked coalition talking points argue net zero aligns with Paris: what it means for Australia’s climate stance
Overview: Leaked talking points under scrutiny Newly surfaced documents allegedly authored for Coalition MPs suggest a concerted effort to frame the decision to discard a formal net zero emissions target as fully compatible with Australia’s obligations under the Paris Agreement. The leaked materials imply spokespeople should argue that abandoning a specific net zero timeline does…
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Leaked Coalition Talking Points: Net Zero Dump Fully Compatible with Paris, MPs Told to Argue
Introduction: A Dividing Line in Climate Policy Leaked documents reportedly reveal a plan within the Coalition to argue that scrapping or softening a national net zero emissions target does not conflict with Australia’s commitments under the Paris Agreement. The guidance appears to frame the policy shift as a technical adjustment rather than a retreat from…
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Coalition Leaked Talking Points: Net Zero Dump Aligned with Paris, MPs Told to Frame as Consistent
Introduction: A Political Strategy Under Scrutiny Leaked documents claim that Coalition MPs have been instructed to argue that dumping Australia’s net zero emissions target is “entirely consistent” with the Paris Agreement. The alleged talking points appear designed to frame a significant shift in climate policy as compatible with international commitments, prompting questions about the future…