The Aporia
5 articles about 4 events for “Australia's Pacific Pledge” from The Sydney Morning Herald.
“This way Australia could rattle the can for donations to the region from far-flung nations for the eye-bleeding cost of climate mitigation in the Pacific, elevate its climate concerns, and show off the damage already done to low-lying nations to demonstrate…”
“Asked how Australia, as a coal mining nation, could keep its commitment to the Pacific and its role in the COP31 talks during a press conference in Fiji on Monday, Bowen said the Pacific region was “unified, not uniform” on climate issues.”
“With basic services struggling, why can’t Australians benefit from our gas exports as Norwegians and Omanis do?”
“Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong says that Australia is locked in a “permanent contest” with China for influence over the Pacific island states and ocean to Australia’s north and east.”
“Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Solomon Islands counterpart Matthew Wale will move to fast-track a sweeping new $1 billion treaty after a push to overthrow Wale’s pro-Australia government imploded in a blow to Beijing’s ambitions to expand its influence…”