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Turkey will host COP31, Australia will play a role. So where does that leave the Pacific? Australia still has an opportunity to build its credibility on climate action. But it will also need to elevate Pacific-led perspectives and priorities.

Australia will lead negotiations at #COP31, with pre-COP meeting in the Pacific—where does this leave the Pacific?

🌏 Pacific nations have been leading ambitious, science-based climate action for decades ▶️ theconversation.com/turkey-will-...

🎙️ Eliza Northrop: www.thewire.org.au/story/cop31-...

Webinar. Measuring First, Targeting Second – Building Usable Ocean Economy Accounts Dr Phil James Director The Global Ocean Accounts Partnership (GOAP) Secretariat Environmental economist specialising in fisheries and ocean economics, social data and accounting for blue economic deve...

2/2 Interested in ending 2025 with new knowledge & skills? Upcoming @oceanaccounts.bsky.social webinar - Ocean Economy Satellite Accounts
- Getting started
- Practical approaches to build economic baselines with available data
- Advance post-2030 agenda

🔗 www.oceanaccounts.org/webinar-meas...

1/2🗓️ Final upcoming events for 2025!

🌍 1-5 Dec | Regional Workshop on #BBNJAgreement for African States | Ethiopia
Provides overview of #BBNJAgreement, area-based management tools & means of implementation.
🔗 indico.un.org/event/1020035/

🌿 8-12 Dec | #UNEA7 | Kenya
🔗 sdg.iisd.org/events/unea-7/

COP31 and Beyond: Implications for the Pacific Region - The Wire Turkiye will be the official host country for the COP31 climate summit following a highly contested bidding process against Australia...

#COP31 & Beyond: Implications for the Pacific Region.
With hosting moving to Türkiye what is Australia's role & commitment to promoting #Pacific priorities on #climate & #ocean with Eliza Northrop, UNSW CSDR www.thewire.org.au/story/cop31-...
#thewire @unoceandecade.bsky.social @ccrc.bsky.social

🗓️♻️ Upcoming Regional Dialogue on Designing #CircularEconomy Transitions in Asia–Pacific: Policy, Technology & #SocialJustice

How can we move from scattered circular economy pilots ⏩ just transitions?

🔗 Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Regional Dialogue from #UMT x @unsw-csdr.bsky.social

YouTube video by Global Ocean Forum Advancing Ocean-Based Climate and Biodiversity Action: Integrated Opportunities for Big Ocean States

2/2 Report on ocean-based NDCs was officially launched at #UNFCCC #COP30 Virtual Ocean Pavilion event "Advancing Ocean-Based Climate and Biodiversity Action: Integrated Opportunities for Big Ocean States"

🎥 Watch the recording: www.youtube.com/watch?v=fmo1...

1/2🚀 LAUNCHED at #COP30 - new research from @unsw-csdr.bsky.social #UNSW finds countries increasingly including ocean-based #climate solutions in #NDCs

➡️ Swipe for key findings

Report: www.unsw.edu.au/research/cen...

EU rallies a global call for gender equality and inclusive climate action at COP30 The EU and partners have endorsed a Global Statement on Gender Equality and Climate Action at COP30, reaffirming that empowering women and girls is essential for effective, inclusive and ambitious cli...

3/3 📢 Launch of Action Agenda for #GenderEquity, #biodiversity and #climate comes as >90 countries call for adoption of an ambitious and action-oriented Gender Action Plan at #COP30 under #UNFCCC, incl #EuropeanUnion & #AOSIS
climate.ec.europa.eu/news-other-r...
📸 Patrofia Cordeiro

2/3🤝Join the #COP30 Nature Pavilion to officially launch the Action Agenda for transformative action on #GenderEquity, #climate and #biodiversity.

🗓️17 Nov 2025, 13:00-14:00 Brasília time (GMT-3)
🔗 nature4climate.org/event/gender...
@nature.org @wwf-australia.bsky.social @cop30brazil.bsky.social

Nature's Leading Women | UNSW Sydney Over 60 women leaders from 11 countries—grounded in grassroots efforts and committed to climate and conservation—have co-created a transformative Action Agenda.

1/3 🚀Launched at #COP30: Action Agenda for #GenderEquity, #climate & #biodiversity, co-created by >60 women from 11 countries.

🔗 www.unsw.edu.au/research/cen...

@unsw-csdr.bsky.social is a proud knowledge partner of @nature.org #NaturesLeadingWomen initiative. @wwf-australia.bsky.social

🌊 Join us at #UNFCCC @cop30brazil.bsky.social Virtual Ocean Pavilion!

Countries are scaling-up ⬆️ ocean-based climate and biodiversity solutions. Join us to launch 🚀 our new analysis of NDCs & explore what it means for #climate and #biodiversity.

🔗 Register: www.unsw.edu.au/newse/2025/1...

Webinar. Ocean Accounts and Marine Spatial Planning: mapping seagrass from local to global scales Webinar 19 Nov 2025 - machine learning methods for mapping seagrass using earth observation data, with applications for natural capital accounting.

3/3 🌿19 Nov | Webinar. Ocean Accounts and Marine Spatial Planning: mapping seagrass from local to global scales
Webinar will introduce how ecosystem mapping can support #OceanAccounts for #seagrass extent and condition. Hosted by @oceanaccounts.bsky.social

🔗 www.oceanaccounts.org/webinar-ocea...

Webinar: Introduction to Ocean Accounts - Belmont Forum The Belmont Forum is hosting a training webinar series for research consortia preparing proposals for the Ocean 2 Collaborative Research Action (CRA). The event is also open to the broader Belmont For...

2/3 🛠️ 12 Nov | Webinar: Introduction to #OceanAccounts
Hosted by @belmontforum.bsky.social led by @oceanaccounts.bsky.social Director.
Part of 4-part series on #OceanAccounting covering Environment (10 Dec), Economic (21 Jan) & social (26 Feb) domains.

🔗 Learn more: belmontforum.org/archives/new...

1/3 Another quiet week for events as countries prepare for #UNFCCC #COP30. Here are upcoming events in #SustainableDevelopment to keep you prepared!

🌐 3-7 Nov | COP37 to Montreal Protocol | Kenya
🔗 enb.iisd.org/montreal-pro...

👀 Sneak peak: next week ⬇️

Home energy efficiency: policy reform should accelerate local solutions Our policy mapping research conducted a deep dive into government policy at all three levels—federal, state and local—to find answers about how to improve home energy efficiency across all of Australi...

⚡️Improved home energy efficiency will be critical to achieve Australia's new 2035 #climate target

Policy mapping analyis from @unsw-csdr.bsky.social @monashuniversity.bsky.social #Racefor2030 dives into national, state & local policy recommendations.

▶️ www.unsw.edu.au/news/2025/10...

Why are so many Australian homes still cold in winter and sweltering in summer? ❄️🥵 NEW RESEARCH from
@unsw-csdr.bsky.social dives into Australian policy to find out...

▶️ Read full report: unsw.edu.au/research/cen...

#Racefor2030 #EnergyEfficiency @ausgov.bsky.social

This week's events in #SustainableDevelopment!

💪 8-10 Oct | Financing for Feminist Futures Conference | Madrid, Spain
To integrate feminist practices into foreign & development funding strategies and call for better funding for #GenderEquality. #f4ff
🔗 f4ff.global

1/2 Are we measuring all that matters in the #ocean? Upcoming webinar!

Experts explore how #social & cultural values can be embedded into #OceanAccounts ➡️ policies that are equitable, inclusive & community-grounded.

🔗 Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

▶️ Learn more: www.unsw.edu.au/news/2025/05...

YouTube video by UNSW Centre for Sustainable Development Reform High Seas Treaty Ratified - Eliza Northrop ABC Weekend Breakfast 250920

"The missing piece of international governance of our #ocean...."
Eliza Northrop, Director UNSW CSDR explains the significance of the #HighSeasTreaty (or #BBNJ)

🌐61 countries (& counting) have ratified meaning it will be legally binding by 17 Jan 2026
youtu.be/rHqy618iAzc

@ccrc.bsky.social

61 countries have now ratified the #BBNJ Agreement (aka #HighSeasTreaty)- crossing the threshold required to bring it into force in 120 days.

📝It will be legally binding on the 17 January 2026
treaties.un.org/PAGES/ViewDe...

A major step for protection of our shared ocean🌊

Recording available! Session 4 of Regional Dialogue series - Unlocking Ocean #RenewableEnergy for South & Southeast Asia 🌏

Thank you
Dr. Mary Ann Franco #Aquatera
Dr. Natasha Larkin #UNSW
Mr. MOHAMAD FAUDZI B YASIR #Petronas

@unsw-csdr.bsky.social proud to co-host w #UMT #UMTBEACON

Recent #ICJ Advisory Opinion provides certainty on marine boundaries for #SIDS facing #climate impacts and sea level rise

Angelique Pouponneau explains ⬇️

🎙️ Listen now: news.mongabay.com/podcast/2025...

▶️ Read more: www.unsw.edu.au/news/2025/08...

BBNJ PrepCom2 Review With the BBNJ Agreement ratification threshold looming, States have started the process of operationalising the financial mechanisms. The Preparatory Commission (PrepCom) brings together signatory St...

#HighSeasTreaty ratification is getting closer....
Notes from BBNJ Preparatory Commission on preparing the Financial Mechanism for launch 🌊
www.unsw.edu.au/news/2025/09...
@highseasalliance.bsky.social
#BBNJ #ocean #OceanProtection

3/3 🌍 4 Sept | #OceanAccounts in the Indian Ocean Region | Online

Hosted by Min. Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism, Sri Lanka, @oceanaccounts.bsky.social & #IORA to showcase efforts to integrate env, social & economic data to support #BlueEconomy

🔗 www.oceanaccounts.org/webinar-ocea...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Regional Dialogue 4: Clean Energy from the Sea – Accelerating Marine Renewables Regionally. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about ... The monthly Ocean Data Regional Dialogues provide a platform for experts, policymakers, and practitioners in South and Southeast Asia to align efforts in the region on ocean data, finance, and governa...

2/3💡 3 September 3-4PM GMT+8 | Regional Dialogue 4: Clean Energy from the Sea – Accelerating Marine #Renewables Regionally | Online

Ft. experts from #UMT #Aquatera @unsw-csdr.bsky.social @oceanaccounts.bsky.social #PETRONAS

🔗 Happening now! zoom.us/webinar/regi...

1/3🗓️ Events in #SustainableDevelopment this week - don't miss these webinars!

Which events are you attending?

#SustainableDevelopment #Events #webinars #IORA #renewableenergy #OceanAccounts #BeyondGDP #OceanAccounting

Regional Dialogues on Ocean Data, Finance, and Governance for Sustainable Ocean Development These monthly dialogues provide a platform for experts, policymakers, and practitioners in South and Southeast Asia to align efforts in the region on ocean data, finance, and governance for a more sus...

⬆️ This is part of monthly Regional Dialogues co-hosted by @unsw-csdr.bsky.social & #UMT for experts, policymakers & practitioners in S & SE Asia to align efforts on #OceanData, #BlueFinance & governance for a more sustainable and equitable ocean future.

👀 www.unsw.edu.au/news/2025/05...

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Regional Dialogue 4: Clean Energy from the Sea – Accelerating Marine Renewables Regionally. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about ... The monthly Ocean Data Regional Dialogues provide a platform for experts, policymakers, and practitioners in South and Southeast Asia to align efforts in the region on ocean data, finance, and governa...

🌏What could the future of marine #RenewableEnergy look like for SE Asia? Join our the Regional Dialogue on Clean Energy from the Sea!

📅 Wed September 3 2025, 3:00-4:00 PM (GMT+8)
🔗 Register now: zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Organised by @unsw-csdr.bsky.social & Universiti Malaysia Terengganu

Small Islands, Vast Ocean Resources By Angelique Pouponneau and Eliza NorthropThe recent International Court of Justice (ICJ) advisory opinion represented a significant moment for small island developing States (SIDS) globally. The ICJ ...

how the International Court of Justice advisory opinion provides certainty on marine boundaries for small island States regardless of climate impacts and sea level rise
sdg.iisd.org/commentary/g...
in @iisd.org #SDG #ICJ
@unoceandecade.bsky.social

Upcoming events in #SustainableDevelopment

💻 26 Aug | WEBINAR. Viet Nam’s Ocean Accounting Journey
#ISPAE & @oceanaccounts.bsky.social share journey to develop #OceanAccounts in Viet Nam
🔗 www.oceanaccounts.org/webinar-viet...

💰 18-28 Aug | #BBNJ PrepComm 2
🔗 sdg.iisd.org/events/bbnj-...