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Climate Bill Must Build In Stronger Climate Action
Labor’s Climate Bill, to be debated in Parliament today, is a starting point but must build in capacity for much stronger emissions reduction efforts to ensure a safer climate future, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. Introducing the Climate Bill yesterday Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen reinforced his government’s commitment to reach 82% renewable energy by…
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Greenpeace Australia Pacific Statement On Emissions Reduction Targets
The following statement can be attributed to Greenpeace Australia Pacific Program Director, Kate Smolski “In order to help prevent further climate catastrophe in Australia, our region, and around the world, legislating a climate target is important, but just a first step. Bringing Australia’s 2030 climate target into law today could lay a foundation for stronger…
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Greenpeace Appeals EPA Recommendation To Allow Woodside To Blow Australia’s Carbon Budget, Pollute Into 2070s
Greenpeace Australia Pacific is appealing the Western Australian Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) decision to extend the life of Woodside North West Shelf gas processing facility on the grounds that the EPA has failed to properly consider the climate and environment impacts of extending the gas facility for a further 50 Western Australia’s Environment Minister, Reece…
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Five-Yearly Report Reveals Australia’s Environment ‘Crumbling Rapidly’ And Lays Down Marker For Radical Action
The poor and rapidly deteriorating health of Australia’s environment outlined in the five-yearly State of the Environment report lays down a marker for radical and urgent action to change the course and save our precious environment and way of life, Greenpeace Australia Pacific says. The report - which was completed in December but delayed under…
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Demanding Climate Justice for the Pacific
Taking the world’s biggest issue to the world’s highest court – the International Court of Justice! Matavai Pacific Cultural Arts activist holds a sign asking Pacific governments to “Vote YES for Climate Justice” as the Vanuatu Government and civil society organisations seek an advisory opinion at the International Court of Justice. |Fiji Sun This week…
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Pacific Leaders’ Endorsement For ICJ Advisory Opinion Bid Must Spur Global Groundswell
The support from Pacific leaders for an advisory opinion on climate change from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) is welcomed and must begin a global groundswell of support ahead of the UN General Assembly in September, The Civil Society Alliance Supporting an Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on Climate Change (CSO…
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ACT Gear Change To Phase Out New Fossil Fuel-Powered Vehicles From 2035 Must Pave Way For Other States
The move to phase out new fossil fuel-powered vehicles in the ACT from 2035 paves the road for other states and territories to follow and brings Australia more into line with where the rest of the world is heading, Greenpeace Australia Pacific said. The territory’s phase out - which is the first of its kind…
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Putting Australia’s 2030 Climate Target Into Law An Important First Step, But The Albanese Government Must Increase Climate Ambition
“Labor’s move to enshrine its 43% emissions reduction by 2030 in legislation is an important first step in tackling Australia’s climate pollution, but it’s important to remember that it is just that - a first step. In order to ensure a safer climate, Labor needs to vastly increase its climate ambition, which includes stopping dangerous…
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Australian And NZ Invitation For Co-Hosted COP With Pacific Must Be Matched By Support For ICJ Advisory Opinion Bid
The invitation from Australia and New Zealand for Pacific Island nations to be part of a joint bid to host a future UN climate summit is welcomed, but firm commitments are required, including backing the Vanuatu government-led campaign for an ICJ advisory opinion on the human rights impacts of climate change says Greenpeace Australia Pacific.
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Pacific Youth Hold Flotilla Calling On Leaders To Endorse Climate Justice At Pif
Young Pacific activists and students, alongside Greenpeace Australia Pacific, Amnesty International, and others held a major flotilla calling on world leaders to support climate justice by endorsing the campaign for an advisory opinion on the human rights impacts of climate change at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) as the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) kicks…
