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Historic win for oceans and climate as international court rules States obliged to act on emissions
SYDNEY, Tuesday 22 May 2024 — In response to the verdict from the International Tribunal of the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), which last night issued its Advisory Opinion on climate change, the following comments can be attributed to Head of Pacific at Greenpeace Australia Pacific, Shiva Gounden:
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Win for climate as Labor forced to step away from fast-tracking new gas, but battle has only just begun: Greenpeace
Greenpeace Australia Pacific has today welcomed news that the Federal Government must now drop its sneaky means to fast-track approvals for new gas projects.
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King’s ‘Future Gas Strategy’ a betrayal of Australian and Pacific communities
SYDNEY; Thursday 9 May 2024; Federal Resources Minister Madeleine King has today released the Federal Government’s ‘Future Gas Strategy’; a betrayal of the Labor Government’s commitment.
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A Journey of Resilience: Taking the Climate Fight to the International Court of Justice
Noqu mata vuvale has a very special meaning in my Fijian language. It means you have opened the gates and entered our loving home and there is a reason why we have kept this special place for you. You are family.
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‘Not Good Enough’: COP28 Draft Text Shows Lack Of Leadership And Political Will To Phase Out Fossil Fuels
In response to the draft text released last night at COP28, the following comments can be attributed to Shiva Gounden, Head of Pacific at Greenpeace Australia Pacific: “The draft text is simply not good enough. World leaders can not say that they are listening to the science and committed to keeping 1.5 alive, but failing…
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The trash vortex
You could save a turtle’s life by using less plastic and making sure your garbage is properly managed. In the North Pacific is an area the size of Turkey of floating plastic rubbish. It is rubbish from the land that is polluting our oceans, choking and trapping millions of fish and animals. We can keep…
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‘Massive Step Forward’: Australian COP28 Commitment To End International Finance For Fossil Fuels Welcomed
In response to today’s announcement that Australia will join the Glasgow Statement to end international public finance for fossil fuels, the following comments can be attributed to Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s Head of Advocacy, Dr Susie Byers: "Greenpeace welcomes the announcement from COP28 that Australia has joined over 40 nations in signing the Clean Energy Transition…
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‘Chequebook Diplomacy In Action’: Australia’s Pacific Forum Commitments Fall Short Without Fossil Fuel Phase Out
Initial outcomes announced by Pacific Islands Forum leaders on Friday included deals on climate finance, migration and energy transition, but Australia’s unwavering stance on fossil fuel phase out is fuelling growing discontent. Australia’s pact with Tuvalu to offer resettlement pathways to climate migrants from the low-lying archipelago sparked global headlines, but also raised many eyebrows…
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Evergreen: Sailing for climate justice in the Pacific
A traditional dance is performed at the arrival of the Rainbow Warrior in Funafuti, the second stop of the Pacific Ship Tour. Traditional paopao (canoes) escorted the arriving ship to shore, where those aboard were welcomed by the community of Tuvalu, civil society groups, and addressed by Representatives from the Government of Tuvalu including the…
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‘The Right Decision’: Commitment To Rejoin Green Climate Fund Cautiously Welcomed
In response to the announcement that Australia will rejoin the Green Climate Fund broadcast on RN Breakfast this morning, the following comments can be attributed to Greenpeace Australia Pacific’s Pacific Advisor and Community Engagement Manager, Shiva Gounden: “We cautiously welcome the announcement that the Australian government is listening to the vocal calls of Pacific nations…