Peacock in the Pacific: Inside Australia’s bid to host COP31
June 19, 2023
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Episode 986 · June 19, 2023
Peacock in the Pacific: Inside Australia’s bid to host COP31
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<p>The Albanese government is campaigning to host the next United Nations Climate Conference in partnership with Pacific nations.</p><p>Some have described this as an Olympic moment, but there is real concern it’s just an exercise in public relations and greenwashing Australia’s climate policies. In response, Pacific countries are now demanding Australia do more on climate action before agreeing to be part of the bid.</p><p>Today, contributor to <em>The Saturday Paper,</em> Polly Hemming on how Australia is peacocking in the Pacific.</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> Contributor to <em>The Saturday Paper</em>, Polly Hemming.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
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