Climate Politics in Oceania : Renewing Australia-Pacific Relations in a Warming World / edited by Susan Harris Rimmer, Wesley Morgan, Caitlin Byrne.

Climate Politics in Oceania : Renewing Australia-Pacific Relations in a Warming World / edited by Susan Harris Rimmer, Wesley Morgan, Caitlin Byrne.

0522879519 (electronic book)
9780522879513 (electronic book)
0522879500
9780522879506

Carlton, Victoria, Australia : Melbourne University Press, 2024.

©2024

English

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QC903.3.O3 O24 2024

363.738/740995

Australia's ambitions for global climate policy leadership have been seriously undermined in recent years, its reputation reduced by political inertia, policy blind spots and diplomatic isolation. At the same time, Pacific Island nations have gained global traction, their leaders recognising the influence of their regional voice and collective action in the drive to shape international law. These nations have called out Australia's poor performance and questioned its credibility within the Pacific family. The climate crisis now demands a new approach to regional cooperation in Oceania, and a fundamental re-ordering of strategic priorities. It may also require a new set of diplomatic skills and tradecraft. Until Australia demonstrates that it is serious about tackling the climate crisis, it will struggle to pursue strategic interests in the Pacific. Bringing together diverse Australian and Pacific Island voices and perspectives, Climate Politics in Oceania reflects on the shifting debates, and highlights the potential for Australia to engage constructively with regional partners to secure Oceania's interests now and in the future. Canberra must embrace the opportunity while it still can.

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