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With so many influential people in the room, the hope was to see a tipping point in the engagement of political, faith, business and cultural leaders.
A burst of early-summer thunderstorms has swept across NZ, fuelled by unstable air and a shifting seasonal pattern. Here’s what it means for summer and beyond.
The UN’s global climate summits have been accused of being slow, opaque and a magnet for fossil fuel lobbyists. A major overhaul is needed to make them relevant.
Human stories filled Cop30’s corridors but not its headlines. Climate fatigue, not apathy, drives disengagement. Storytelling can help people feel connected again.
While we cannot stop increases in the magnitude or frequency of adverse weather, there is a lot more people can do to reduce the consequences on their way of life.
Australia still has an opportunity to build its credibility on climate action. But it will also need to elevate Pacific-led perspectives and priorities.
The UN climate conference in the Brazilian Amazon marks an unprecedented effort to elevate Indigenous concerns in negotiating rooms and on the streets.
This week, The Conversation UK’s environment and business teams join forces to look into how we as consumers can make our money greener.
We are living in a hotter, more chaotic world, with more emissions, fires and fossil fuel consumption.
Paying attention to the sticker price doesn’t always result in the best insurance coverage.
Daily life for people living in Europe is already becoming unpredictable due to the consequences of extreme weather.
Modelling shows that we will need to change not just how we farm, but what farming produces and what we eat.
Trump might have pulled the pin on US climate action but the world might move on without him.
Some countries are making progress but others still face the challenge of weak coordination.
Labor is close to a deal on its environmental law reforms. Will they strong enough to protect nature?
The link between feeding and breeding makes whales a living barometer of ocean health.
Australia and Turkey are locked in a contest to host the global COP31 climate summit. What could Albanese offer Australia’s rival to retire?
Energy stress is a significantly bigger problem for Indigenous households. Indigenous communities also need a genuine say on renewable or mineral projects on their land.
As resources become increasingly vulnerable to environmental fluctuations, climate change is often framed as a trigger for violence.
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ARC Future Fellow and Associate Professor in Climate Science, ARC Centre of Excellence for 21st Century Weather, The University of Melbourne
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Climate scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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Adjunct Professor (Practice) in the School of Earth, Atmosphere and Environment, Monash University
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Climate Scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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Deputy Director, Engagement and Impact, The ARC Centre of Excellence for the Weather of the 21st Century, Australian National University
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Climate Scientist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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Professor of Physical Geography, University of the Witwatersrand
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Senior Climatologist, Australian Bureau of Meteorology
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Research Associate, Institute for Climate Risk and Response, UNSW
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Chief Research Scientist, CSIRO Environment; Executive Director, Global Carbon Project, CSIRO
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Professorial Fellow, University of Canberra
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Senior Lecturer, Climate Science and Science Communication, The University of Melbourne
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Climate Projections Scientist, CSIRO
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Professor of Physical Geography (Climate Science), Te Herenga Waka — Victoria University of Wellington
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Senior Fellow in Energy and Climate Change, Grattan Institute