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Wesley Morgan
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Senior Researcher, Climate Council
New South Wales
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Peter Dutton’s climate policy backslide threatens Australia’s clout in the Pacific - right when we need it most
By Wesley Morgan| The Conversation Verified Australia’s relationship with its regional neighbours could be in doubt under a Coalition government after two Pacific leaders challenged Opposition Leader Peter Dutton over his weak climate stance. This week, Palau’s president Surangel Whipps Jr suggested a 2015 gaffe by Dutton, in which he joked about rising seas lapping at the door of Pacific islanders, had not been forgotten. Speaking at a clean energy conference in Sydney, Whipps said the Pacific’s plight was “not a metaphor or a punchline.
By Wesley Morgan| The Conversation Verified Opposition Leader Peter Dutton would withdraw Australia’s bid to co-host next year’s global climate summit if the Coalition wins the federal election. Australia has lobbied hard for the right to host the talks, known as COP31, in conjunction with Pacific nations. Australia has emerged as a leading contender, and has the backing of most countries in its United Nations grouping, including the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Canada and New Zealand.
Peter Dutton’s climate policy backslide threatens Australia’s clout in the Pacific - right when we need it most
By Wesley Morgan| The Conversation Verified Australia’s relationship with its regional neighbours could be in doubt under a Coalition government after two Pacific leaders challenged Opposition Leader Peter Dutton over his weak climate stance. This week, Palau’s president Surangel Whipps Jr suggested a 2015 gaffe by Dutton, in which he joked about rising seas lapping at the door of Pacific islanders, had not been forgotten. Speaking at a clean energy conference in Sydney, Whipps said the Pacific’s plight was “not a metaphor or a punchline.
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Climate Council
The Climate Council is an independent, community-funded organization in Australia dedicated to climate science, impacts, and solutions. Founded in 2013 through a crowdfunding campaign, it operates as a non-profit entity advocating for evidence-based climate policies and public education. The organization aims for a 75% reduction in Australia's climate pollution by 2030 and net-zero emissions by 2035. The Climate Council engages in various activities, including advocacy for emissions reduction policies, public education through research reports and media content, and community mobilization to encourage grassroots climate action. It produces peer-reviewed publications and offers policy recommendations to lawmakers and businesses. The organization also runs nationwide campaigns to raise climate awareness among the general public, media organizations, and business leaders. Operating without government or corporate funding, it relies on community donations to maintain its independence and emphasizes the benefits of rapid decarbonization.
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Founded: 2013