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Cabinet papers reveal Howard warned of disaster risk before rejecting Kyoto Protocol
31 Dec 2025 13:14 GMT
… refused to ratify the Kyoto Protocol, according to former … John WoudstraAustralia signed the Kyoto Protocol in 1998 but … said Australia was on track to meet its Kyoto protocol target … considered political judgment about Australia’s negotiating position …
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Japan lost its climate leadership – and now Australia can help
03 Dec 2025 02:04 GMT
… 1997 that adopted the Kyoto Protocol.
But then Japan lost … based solar PV – incorporating Australian technology – and offshore wind, … assistance.
Too often Australia and Japan’s objectives … into strategic energy partnerships. Australia should urge Japan to …
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Confidential advice undercooked climate change to Howard government
10 Jan 2026 18:11 GMT
… bushfires were projected for Australia due to climate change, … Mark Howden of the Australian National University said the … on Climate Change.
Australia signed the Kyoto Protocol in 1998 but ultimately … Howard Bamsey, who led Australia’s negotiations over a …
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We need more than ‘net zero’: Why Australia must lead on climate action
13 Nov 2025 00:30 GMT
… the climate crisis.”
Australia lags behind
Littleproud argues Australia should not “streak … that was inserted into the Kyoto Protocol to appease John Howard’s … was known as the “Australia clause”.
Australia could achieve impressive emission reductions …
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ESG and Sustainability Insights: 10 Things That Should Be Top of Mind in 2026
08 Jan 2026 22:15 GMT
… entities in several jurisdictions, including Australia, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and Singapore … the largest listed companies (although Australia’s reporting also extends to … Clean Development Mechanism (CDM) (the Kyoto Protocol’s carbon crediting system, which …
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Howard knew, and looked the other way
04 Jan 2026 20:22 GMT
… evidence that global and Australian average temperatures increased … not to ratify the Kyoto protocol on carbon emissions ( … rejected recommendations to strengthen Australia’s renewable energy target … with these words, ‘Australia should continue to emphasise …
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Live: Vanuatu says Australia's 2035 emissions target 'worrying'
18 Sep 2025 23:21 GMT
… nation's Kyoto Protocol commitments.
"If it wasn't for the farmers … Australia would have never met … ;s climate change minister says Australia';s 2035 target falls … .
The climate change minister says Australia';s ambitions don' …
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Bowen has committed Australia to reducing emissions by 62 to 70 per cent by 2035. What does this even mean?
18 Sep 2025 02:10 GMT
… a common baseline, used by Australia, New Zealand, Canada, China, … what was used in the Kyoto Protocol.
Some countries are using later … .Credit: Alex EllinghausenWhy does Australia’s target matter when we … released on Monday shows, Australia has a lot to lose …
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Why the Pacific Islands Forum matters for Australia, and for climate action
05 Sep 2025 09:23 GMT
… climate change.
Why is Australia attending the Pacific Islands … security and economic cooperation.
Australia has a strong interest … global deals like the Kyoto Protocol and Paris Agreement.
Today … expectations for countries like Australia to follow through.
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The Weight of Optimism: Why I Still Believe in Youth Climate Advocacy After COP30
06 Jan 2026 07:39 GMT
… The Paris Agreement and The Kyoto Protocol had taken shape–landmark agreements … others.
Tishiko King, an Indigenous Australian from Masig Island, is one …