All articles by Greenpeace Australia Pacific
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Greenpeace Digs Deep-Sea Mining Ban From Labor
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has welcomed the Australian Labor Party committing to support a global ban on deep-sea mining at the ALP National Conference, urging the party to now ramp up pressure on global counterparts to do the same. During the climate and environment session, Labor passed the policy unamended, committing to “ensure the Australian Government…
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The role of critical minerals in Australia’s clean energy transition
What are critical minerals and why are they important? This blog explores the role of critical minerals mining in Australia’s clean energy transition and highlights some key principles to guide us to minimise potential social and environmental impacts. Australia is one of the world’s largest exporters of critical minerals including lithium, cobalt and manganese, with…
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The real reason people are obsessed with stopping Woodside
Last week, WA Premier Roger Cook asked “what is it about people’s obsession with Woodside?” Let us tell you.
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Greenpeace joins Pasifika leaders and activists for Kioa climate dialogue
FIJI, 9 AUGUST 2023 – Greenpeace Australia Pacific has joined civil society groups, Pasifika activists and climate leaders on Kioa island, Fiji, as part of a regional dialogue to progress…
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Pacific Voices for Climate Action: What is the Kioa Declaration?
What is the Kioa Declaration?Understanding Pacific Voices for Climate Action
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Deep Sea Mining Industry Stalled!
We are thrilled to announce a significant victory in our ongoing campaign to protect the oceans from the destructive forces of deep sea mining! Thanks to the relentless efforts of…
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Why is the Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior Touring the Pacific?
Greenpeace Australia Pacific is embarking on an extraordinary journey with the iconic Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior, sailing across the Pacific. We are on a mission to share the untold stories of the Pacific and the solutions proposed by the region to combat the climate crisis. By engaging with communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis,…
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Meet Flora Vano
Flora Vano – Country manager for ActionAid Vanuatu. Still taken in Erromango, Vanuatu
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Deep sea mining industry fails to get green light but remains a threat
Kingston, Jamaica, 28 July 2023 — As the Rainbow Warrior was sailing across the Pacific for part of Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s Climate Justice Ship Tour, the International Seabed Authority (ISA) negotiations were concluding, with deep sea mining companies failing to get an immediate green light to start plundering the oceans. Opposition to deep sea mining…
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Witness the Power of Women’s Resilience in the Face of Climate Crisis
I am Flora Vano, and today, I invite you to witness the unwavering strength and resilience of women in the face of a relentless climate crisis. Flora Vano – Country manager for ActionAid Vanuatu. Still taken in Erromango, Vanuatu I am the country manager for ActionAid Vanuatu and this week I am accompanying the Rainbow…