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Raeed Ali – Pacific Community Mobiliser
For the past six years, he has worked closely with Pacific communities on sustainable development, most recently as the AIS Forum Regional Director for the Pacific Ocean with UNDP, where he advanced the blue economy and led key regional initiatives. Passionate about environmental advocacy and social entrepreneurship, he has been recognized for his efforts, including…
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Labor urged to move on Ocean Treaty as Pacific leads race to ratify
The Pacific Island nation of Palau has become the first country to officially ratify the historic UN Global Oceans Treaty, placing pressure on the Australian government to follow suit. The UN Oceans Treaty is the most significant multilateral environmental deal since the 2015 Paris Climate Agreement and a vital tool to help reverse the ocean…
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Woodside Cannot Be Trusted To Protect Australia’s Interests
In response to the Federal Government’s announcement that it will increase gas supply from Woodside and Esso to the east coast, the following statement can be attributed to Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s Head of Climate and Energy Jess Panegyres: “Gas companies have fuelled Australia’s cost-of-living crisis, with profiteering leading to federal government intervention in 2022. Companies like Woodside…
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10 Eye-Opening Facts About Plastic
The world has produced an astonishing amount of plastic since the 1950s—roughly the same weight as 88 million blue whales. Despite its detrimental impacts on health, communities, biodiversity, and climate, global plastic production continues to rise. Here are some crucial facts about plastic production, waste, and the urgent need for effective solutions.
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False Solutions to the Plastics Crisis: The Truth About Plastic Recycling
The concept of plastic recycling has been heavily promoted by the plastics industry, particularly by major oil companies, as a solution to the plastic crisis. By perpetuating the myth that recycling can solve the plastics problem, these companies divert attention from the more significant issue: the continued production of virgin plastics.
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“A Little Less Conversation, A Little More Legislation”: Transport Minister Must Act On Fuel Efficiency Standard
With a Federal Parliamentary inquiry now established to examine the impact and opportunities of electric vehicles in Australia, Greenpeace Australia Pacific has again today urged the Federal Government to introduce long-overdue legislation to enact a strong Fuel Efficiency Standard. In welcoming the establishment of the Parliamentary Inquiry, Greenpeace Australia Pacific campaigner Joe Rafalowicz emphasised that…
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Moemoana Schwenke – Pacific Campaigner
After two years in Samoa working across community-led creative projects, sustainable tourism, environmental storytelling, and youth and women’s initiatives, she brings a strong commitment to climate justice and Pacific-led advocacy.…
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COP28: The Good, The Bad, And The Downright Disappointing
After over 2 weeks of climate negotiations, the 28th UN Climate Summit, COP28, has wrapped up in Dubai. Here's a rundown.
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Greenpeace AP welcomes new luxury car tax change
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has today welcomed the Federal Government's decision to tighten the criteria for cars to be considered a ‘fuel-efficient vehicle’ under the luxury car tax (LCT), a change which will mean Australians will no longer subsidise the purchase of expensive, petrol powered cars. “This is an important step in the right direction for…
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Greenpeace Australia Pacific Takes Woodside To Court Alleging Misleading Climate Claims
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has filed a lawsuit against fossil fuel giant Woodside in the Federal Court of Australia overnight. The case could see Woodside held to account for allegedly misleading and/or deceiving the Australian public about the enormous climate harm of its gas and oil projects. Greenpeace Australia Pacific alleges that the fossil fuel giant…
