Julie Bishop appointed UN special envoy for Myanmar News Bishop’s new role will see her trying to engage the military junta in discussions about the December 2022 UN resolution on Myanmar.
Army Timor veteran to become UN Blue Beret deputy chief January 15, 2024 By Julian Bajkowski Careers Cheryl Pearce is to be the UN’s second-most senior peacemaker. Her active operations will include Sudan, Congo, Lebanon and Cyprus.
Bowen says IPCC report shows urgent climate action needed March 21, 2023 By Anna Macdonald Energy & Environment The sixth and final IPCC report repeated, yet again, that urgent action was necessary to negate the impacts of climate change.
New legal framework to protect marine life in international waters an historic achievement March 7, 2023 By Melissa Coade Energy & Environment The new Oceans Treaty that has been reached following 15 years of negotiations bring sustainability to marine conservation efforts: Wong.
More aid money for desperate Afghanistan amid ‘economic collapse’ April 5, 2022 By Melissa Coade Federal Australia will add $40 million in aid to its $100 million for humanitarian assistance in Afghanistan for vulnerable groups.
UN boss admonishes Australia over emissions March 23, 2022 By Tom Ravlic Federal Antonio Guterres took the swipe at Australia while speaking at a sustainability summit for a reluctance to commit to a firm emissions reduction target by 2030.
David Attenborough leads call for world to invest $500 billion a year to protect nature October 12, 2020 By Matthew Green Editors' Picks The world spends an estimated $80-$90 billion on conservation each year, but studies show that hundreds of billions of dollars may be needed to save ecosystems from collapse.
Australia worse than US in proportional support for fossil fuels over clean energy, research shows July 16, 2020 By Shannon Jenkins Economy & Industry Governments across Australia have committed almost four times as much public funding to fossil fuel projects than clean energy since early 2020.
