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Strengthening International Climate Action

We are working as an international community to strengthen international climate action and to ensure G20 countries hold their commitments to keep global heating 'well below' 1.5°C

While we all experience the effects of climate change differently, those who contribute the least to the climate crisis are most often the first and worst impacted. 

​To avoid the worst impacts of climate change, G20 countries in this region must rapidly scale up climate solutions and commit to a just end to fossil fuel projects (and financing) now.

International climate negotiations can often feel remote and immune to advocacy led by individuals and collectives working on local and regional climate impacts and solutions. However, historical achievements at COPs such as ‘1.5°C within the Paris Agreement’ and the ‘Loss and Damage Fund’ prove that with focus and collaboration people do have the power to influence international climate policy, we invite you to join us!

Climate Reality COP priorities

On the road to future COPs, we are working with Climate Reality Leaders (CRLs) and diverse stakeholders to build a bridge between UNFCCC processes and regional climate action– a pathway that incites more ambitious (and inclusive) climate outcomes before, during and after upcoming COPs.

Climate Action Plans to Keep 1.5°C Alive!

 
Under the Paris Agreement, countries must submit national climate action plans (NDCs) for the next decade in 2025. We must demand Nationally Determined Contributions that can meet our Paris goals and stop rising temperatures.

Finance a Just Transition for all

​G20 countries primarily responsible for climate breakdown must increase and make good on their climate finance commitments - and  ensure fair financing for renewable energy projects in the Global South. 

Make the COP Fit for Purpose

​For too long, fossil fuel interests have used outdated UN rules and processes to stall progress at COP summits and beyond. We're working for a new process that can effectively bring countries together to stop global warming and prevent climate catastrophe.

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A PACIFIC COP IN 2026

Australia's bid to host COP31 in partnership with Pacific Islands

The formal offer of Australia to host COP31 in partnership with Pacific Islands presents a unique opportunity to host a successful COP that advances needed action on climate change and the standing climate interests of the region. 
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Pacific Island leaders play an instrumental role in shaping international climate negotiations. Considering, Australia’s bid to host COP31 with Pacific Nations, Australia must immediately scale up their climate ambition to demonstrate genuine commitment. This will require phasing out fossil fuels and their subsidies this decade, and significantly increasing climate finance for renewables, loss and damage, and adaptation in the region.

Acting in genuine partnership while planning well in advance of the hosting of a COP allows a broader set of goals to be pursued to maximise effective action on climate change at scale. 

Download our two-pager on possible goals for hosting COP31.

Possible goals for COP31 PDF

Take action to strengthen international climate action

We must work together to ensure our climate demands our heard and met by world leaders this decade. Let's act together to make sure COPs are fit for purpose; climate finance means climate justice and fossil fuels are phased out this decade.

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​Climate Reality Leaders trained by the Hon. Al Gore are ready to give presentations on what needs to be achieved for this region at COPs to organisations, businesses and community groups.​ Sign up your organisation up to receive a COP presentation.

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We need real plans to phase out fossil fuels and transition to renewables. 
We’re working with people of all walks of life from around the world to make a video statement to world leaders demanding a just end to fossil fuels this decade. ​

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We are committed to co-developing pathways that empower Climate Reality Leaders and their communities to drive ambitious climate action at every level. Join our community of practice and start taking climate actions with us. ​

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Climate Reality At COP 29

Held November 11–22, the UN’s COP 29 climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan, brought nearly 200 countries together to advance the global fight against climate change.

Climate Reality was on the ground in Baku, pushing for the acceleration of action this decade to phase out fossil fuels; a global finance goal to support a just transition worldwide; ambitious national climate action plans to keep 1.5 degrees alive and strategic reforms to make the COP process fit for purpose. 

LEARN MORE ABOUT COP 29