Apparently, saving trees to destroy the planet is an offer we can't refuse

Fiona Katauskas

Mon 17 Aug 2026 12.23 AEST

Climate

Apparently, saving trees to destroy the planet is an offer we can't refuse

Cartoon: Fiona Katauskas

OPINION

Why debt justice, democratised development and demilitarisation matter for climate action

By Suhailah Ali

Global North governments and development finance institutions portray themselves as supporting the interests and development needs of Global South countries, without recognition of the financial architecture which they have imposed upon developing economies for their own benefit.

Climate

OPINION

Australia’s first rule of COP Club: do not talk about fossil fuels

By Louise Morris

Two COP speeches in 24 hours. One from the Prime Minister of Australia, one from the Minister for Climate Change and Energy. Again, we witness the PR strategy from our government. First rule of COP Club: do not talk about fossil fuels!

Climate International Affairs

OPINION

How the Safeguard Mechanism is helping to prolong the fossil fuel industry

By Ketan Joshi

This is the fourth piece of seven in an ongoing series examining the remarkable flaws of the Safeguard Mechanism, updating our previous analyses with new data, facts and figures as a review of the scheme kicks into gear.

Climate

WHAT'S NEW

Australia’s climate leadership challenged as fossil fuel subsidies dwarf its climate finance

By Tegan George

Australia needs to serve more than just coffee at COP31, say environmental and humanitarian groups that have accused the Albanese government of failing to back its climate leadership ambitions with new funding.

Climate International Affairs