The recent Australian election marks a pivotal shift in climate and energy policy, reflecting widespread public desire for responsible actions against climate change. With the upcoming hosting of Cop31, Australia has a unique opportunity to demonstrate leadership in the transition to a decarbonised economy. This could reshape its foreign policy ties with the Pacific while addressing urgent climate challenges. The Pacific region, heavily impacted by climate change, deserves a voice in global discussions, making this conference crucial for its representation and for fostering sustainable development in the Asia-Pacific.
If well-delivered over the coming two years, these twin objectives might ultimately be viewed as the hallmarks of a nation that successfully left the climate culture wars for dead and cemented a legacy of new climate leadership.
By hosting next year's Cop31 climate conference together with the Pacific, Australia would have a once-in-a-generation opportunity to both catalyse its own clean transition to a decarbonised economy.
The Pacific has never physically hosted a COP despite bearing the full brunt of the climate crisis. This must be corrected.
Now is the time for those standing in the way of a high ambition Pacific Cop to move aside.
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