Climate change: Rising to the real and urgent challenge

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Still waiting: Environmental justice and climate funding at COP29

Since COP1 in 1995, lesser-developed countries have sought climate justice. COP29 in Azerbaijan promised $1.3 trillion by 2035, but only $300 billion as grants, sparking criticism and claims of betrayal.

Environment

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Hurricane Milton and climate change: A wake-up call ahead of COP29

The evidence is clear – without a concerted effort to mitigate climate change, the world will continue to face catastrophic weather events that threaten both lives and ecosystems.

Science

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COP29: IPCC kicks off Seventh Assessment Report with global expert collaboration

Ten Australian experts will attend a scoping meeting to prepare a draft outline of the contributions expected from three working groups to the Seventh Assessment Report, how they’ll be prepared, and a proposed timeline.

Business and economy

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How do ecosystems collapse? Our study shows evolution plays a role – and can delay a disaster

It’s not easy to tell when a dynamic system, filled with life, might reach a point of no return.

Science

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COP29: Defining indicators for climate adaptation progress

At COP29, focus shifts to climate adaptation, balancing mitigation efforts with local resilience strategies.

COP – The global forum for climate change

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COP29: Southeast Asia needs serious money to get to net zero

To achieve net zero emissions in Southeast Asia, addressing the significant financing gap is crucial, requiring bold targets and more international support.

Sustainability