Did Australia live up to expectations at COP27?

<p>The world has come to new agreements on climate action.</p><p>At COP27 in Egypt, measures to tackle damage and loss in countries affected by climate change have been decided upon.</p><p>But there was also disappointment, largely around the failure to make more ambitious commitments to reduce emissions.</p><p>The summit also marked a turning point for Australia — a chance for a new government to bring its new targets to the international stage. </p><p>Today, fellow of the Asia Society Policy Institute and former diplomatic adviser during the Paris Agreement negotiations Thom Woodroofe on Australia’s role at COP27, and the next challenge: meeting our commitments.</p><p><br /></p><p><strong>Socials: </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.twitter.com/7ampodcast">Twitter</a> and <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a>.</p><p><strong>Guest:</strong> Fellow of the Asia Society Policy Institute and former diplomatic adviser during the Paris Agreement negotiations, Thom Woodroofe.</p><p><strong>Background reading: </strong><a href="https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/opinion/topic/2022/11/19/what-its-negotiate-climate-agreement">What it’s like to negotiate a climate agreement</a>.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>