All articles
-
Nations Urged To Support Climate Change Advisory Opinion As Final Resolution Revealed
Today’s release of the final resolution for an International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion on climate change and human rights sets up a momentous moment for climate justice, says a group of youth activists and civil society organisations. The final resolution has landed at the UN General Assembly, where members will be asked to refer the…
-
Greenpeace Calls For Australian Whale Protection This World Whale Day
Australia must take urgent action to protect marine life this World Whale Day, as gas goliath Woodside Energy prepares to launch a large-scale assault of seismic blasting in Western Australia, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. Australia must take urgent action to protect marine life this World Whale Day, as gas goliath Woodside Energy prepares to launch…
-
Santos Dolphin Death Claims Must Trigger Investigation
Claims that gas company Santos covered up the extent of an oil spill that caused dolphin deaths are extremely concerning and warrant immediate investigation, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The claims, made by a whistleblower employed by Santos at the time of the dolphin death incident, were tabled by independent Senator David Pocock in Parliament today.
-
NSW Standing Up To Offshore Gas A Win For Oceans
The New South Wales Government’s move to legislate a ban on offshore gas drilling will help to protect oceans and marine life in New South Wales waters from destructive drilling, seismic blasting and toxic gas spills, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. Treasurer Matt Kean said he will introduce a bill to legislate the existing Offshore Exploration…
-
Happy Planetine’s Day! Here are five ways to say ‘I love you’ to our planet today and everyday
Love is in the air! And whether your love language is words of affirmation, acts of service, gifts, quality time, or physical touch, there is a way for everyone to say a quick ‘love ya’ to the planet this Valentine’s Day. Aerial view of primary forest near the river Digul in southern Papua.|Greenpeace activists in…
-
WA’s Burrup Peninsula Deserves World Heritage Status
The Federal Government’s bid to have the Burrup Peninsula recognised for a UNESCO World Heritage listing sends a strong message about the area’s cultural and environmental importance, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. Greenpeace welcomes the nomination, which was prepared by the Murujuga Aboriginal Corporation, to have the Murujuga National Park/Burrup Peninsula recognised as a World Heritage…
-
New WA Net Zero By 2050 Target Welcomed, Gas Transition Plan Urgently Needed
The Western Australian Government’s announcement that it will legislate a net zero emissions by 2050 target is a welcome step, but proposed major gas projects in the state will undermine the goal, Greenpeace Australia Pacific says. The details of the Bill, announced today by Climate Action Minister Reece Whitby, will be introduced to WA parliament…
-
Gemma Plesman – Senior Campaigner (Forests)
Gemma Plesman is the Senior Campaigner on forests at Greenpeace Australia Pacific.
-
New Safeguard Mechanism Runs Risk Of Same Old Mistakes
The proposed revamp of the Safeguard Mechanism, Australia’s main policy to regulate corporate emissions, risks repeating past mistakes through loopholes that can be exploited by big polluters, says Greenpeace Australia Pacific. The details were announced by Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen in Gladstone today, following a consultation process beset by heavy-handed lobbying from the…