Professor Don Henry AM

Enterprise Professor of Environmentalism, Melbourne Sustainable Society Institute, Melbourne School of Design, University of Melbourne

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Q&A: COP26 and great expectations

COP26 climate crisis talks have begun in Glasgow and Australia has a lot to lose, facing sustained criticism of its climate targets and lack of regional action

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State leadership on emissions reduction is crucial

Australia’s Victorian Government has set a reduced emissions target of between 45 and 50 per cent by 2030. However, a more co-ordinated effort is needed by the States and Federal Governments

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Melbourne’s real-world impact on climate change

A new initiative bringing together multi-disciplinary climate change experts is focused on finding effective global solutions in Australia and beyond

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Our last best chance to stop runaway climate change

After two weeks of negotiations at COP24, almost 200 countries have now agreed on a ‘rule book’ to enforce the Paris Agreement on climate change

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Trump’s political climate

President Trump is pulling the US out of the Paris Accord, but it appears international commitment to the landmark climate deal remains strong

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On alert: The Philippines and climate change

Two key themes are evident when it comes to the Philippines: its unquestionable vulnerability to climate change impacts and the supposedly unquestionable policy responses to match

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India builds for future with climate plan

The Asian powerhouse is forging a path to climate resilience, embracing technologies such as solar power on a massive scale

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