COP29 Australia Pavilion

Join us in the Australian Pavilion to watch and hear stories of Australian climate action. Featuring short documentaries, issue showcases and more.

COP28 participants recognised the essential role that hydrogen and CCUS will play in meeting global energy needs and decarboniing industries. Both technologies are experiencing headwinds globally and it will take greater collaboration and knowledge-sharing among stakeholders to overcome the roadblocks. This panel will explore what we have learned, investment trends, the role of trust in developing new climate technology solutions, and the importance of collaboration on policy, standards and value chains. It will frame the key roles of finance, government, industry and communities, and discuss important aspects of standardisation, supply chain resilience and trust.

Speakers:

• Jelle Nederstigt - President Europe and Central Asia, Worley
• Christian Déséglise - Group Head of Sustainable Infrastructure and Innovation at HSBC
• Dr Clare Anderson - Group Director of Sustainability Performance, Worley

Hosted by: Worley

 Article 12 Paris Agreement: Action for Climate Empowerment (ACE) is a powerful tool  that can unlock progress on climate action and accelerate implementation of the Paris Agreement. 

This session explores how ACE can be used to:

• Centre people in climate action
• Raise ambition
• Unlock progress, including on equitable adaptation and finance
• Bridge community engagement with multilateralism

Speakers:

• Arabella Douglas - Chief Strategic Officer, Currie Country Social Change Aboriginal Corporation
• Mary Harm - Pacific Youth leader, 350 Pacific Brisbane Coordinator
• Dr Hendrick Kaniki - Project Coordinator, Sirubai Voko Tribe Association 
• Noora Firaq - Deputy CEO, Climate Outreach

Hosted by: Climate Outreach and Climate Action Network Australia

This event explores the critical role of young leaders in addressing social, economic and environmental impacts of climate polycrises. Panellists will discuss how coastal communities, particularly those already vulnerable, face disproportionate risks and how youth activism is driving change towards equitable climate solutions. Through storytelling, innovative projects and policy advocacy, young leaders are mobilising for climate justice, ensuring that communities most affected have a voice shaping resilient, inclusive futures. Join us to hear from inspiring youth voices and engage in dialogue about building a just response to climate change. 

Hosted by: Our Islands Our Home

This High-Level Panel aims to place the spotlight on the Pacific’s collective voice at COP29 and publicly profile the work of the Pacific Political Climate Champions and their priorities at COP29.

Hosted by: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

We aim to elevate collaboration between First Nations and civil society on climate justice and Indigenous rights. First Nations leaders will discuss community resilience in response to climate disasters, advocate for fossil fuel phase-down, clean energy adoption, and challenge false climate solutions.

Hosted by: GetUp Limited

This session will focus on the gendered impacts and women-led responses to the climate crisis, showcasing Australian Government investments in supporting gender equality and climate change outcomes in the Pacific region. It will also bring forward recommendations from First Nations communities in Australia and how their voice and perspectives can be better integrated into climate responses. This will be an interactive dialogue exploring ways of integrating gender and climate outcomes in the accelerated gender program under COP, including financing gender responsive climate action and existing feminist funding models. It will highlight current DFAT investments focused on supporting women-led and disability-inclusive climate action in the Pacific region, where climate change is considered the biggest threat to regional security and stability. The event will aim to provoke discussions on gender equality and inclusion across the climate-humanitarian-security nexus, drawing on the Women, Peace and Security principles of participation, protection, prevention and inclusive relief and recovery.

Speakers:

• Michelle Higelin (Australia) - Co-Chair Executive Director, Australian Civil Society WPS Coalition and ActionAid Australia
• Sandra Creamer (Australia) - Professor and Lawyer, University of Queensland
• Carolyn Kitione (Fiji) - Regional Representative, Shifting the Power Coalition - Pacific
• Flora Vano (Vanuatu) - Country Manager, ActionAid Vanuatu

Hosted by: Australian Coalition on Women, Peace and Security

Moderated by Allen Blue, this session will explore the role of jobs and skills in climate action. Featuring Australian leaders from government, industry and the education sector, it will highlight insights from LinkedIn’s Economic Graph and 2024 Green Skills Report, focusing on workforce transitions and gender equality.

Speakers:

• Allen Blue - Co-Founder, LinkedIn
• Alan Monaghan - SVP, Technology and Expert Solutions; Global Mission Coordinator, Net Zero Industries, Worley; Mission Innovation
•  Madeleine Neaves - Student and President, Monash Energy Club, Monash University
• Sarah Broadbent - Associate Director, Stakeholder Relations, IFM Investors 

Hosted by: Linkedin

The Indigenous Decision-Making Workshop facilitated Indigenous responses to climate change and sparked place-based climate responses with Indigenous communities from across Australia and the Pacific.

 Local community based strategies for climate mitigation and adaptation aim to preserve cultural heritage and strengthen the resilience of Indigenous communities.

Hosted by: Indigenous Peoples Organisation

Understanding and valuing natural capital is critical to achieving a nature positive and net zero transition. Join us to learn about how natural capital reporting can be delivered in a standardised way that is land-manager centric, appropriately incorporates Indigenous knowledge and delivers investment and supply chain certainty.

Speakers:

•   Skye Glenday - Co-CEO, Climate Friendly 
•   Matt Kean - Chair, Climate Change Authority
•   Suzanne Thompson - Founder & Managing Director, Yambangku Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Tourism Development Aboriginal Corporation and Director, Indigenous Carbon Industry Network
• Kristy Graham - CEO, Australian Sustainable Financial Institute
•  James Mwangi - Co-Founder & CEO, Africa Climate Ventures

Hosted by: Climate Friendly

Networking reception with Climate Council leaders, and the accession of new members to the ICCN.

Hosted by: International Climate Council Network

As the world edges beyond 1.5°C, the impact of climate change is widening its impact on human health. This event will bring to the fore the evidence of the existing gap of climate finance for the health sector. The event will draw on the preliminary findings from an ongoing study on the state of climate finance for health in Commonwealth countries and Commonwealth member countries. This will be followed by a panel discussion of the important steps required to close the financing gap.

Speakers:

• Dr Ruth Kattumuri - Senior Director, Economic, Youth and Sustainable Development Directorate, Commonwealth Secretariat 
• Mr Unnikrishnan Nair - Assistant Director, Climate Change, Commonwealth Secretariat 
• Mr Mxolisi Sibanda - Adviser, Climate Change, Commonwealth Secretariat 

Hosted by: Commonwealth Secretariat

Bringing together leading voices from the research, policy, central banking and supervisory communities, this launch event will explore the adaption challenges facing emerging, developing and developed economies, with a focus on the role of the financial sector, and in particular central banks and financial supervisors.

Speakers:

• Sabine Mauderer – Chair of the NGFS and Member of the Executive Board of the Deutsche Bundesbank, NGFS, Deutsche Bundesbank
• Sean Carmody – Co-Chair of the NGFS Task Force on Adaptation and Executive Director for the Policy and Advice Division of the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority, NGFS, Australian Prudential Regulation Authority
• Eric Usher – Head of UNEP FI, UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative
• Michai Robertson – Senior Advisor in Finance with the Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS), and Research Fellow within the Climate and Sustainable Programme at ODI
• Shelagh Kahonda – Co-Chair of the NGFS Task Force on Adaptation, and Executive Director of the Financial Stability Directorate at the National Bank of Rwanda, NGFS, National Bank of Rwanda

Hosted by: Australian Prudential Regulation Authority

This panel event will explore the use of carbon markets to finance nature-based solutions in the agricultural sector. This is a ready-to-scale approach that employs mature carbon markets while nature repair markets gain traction. The session will focus on restoration of degraded rangelands and croplands to high productivity, with improved food security, climate resilience and expanded habitat for native species as co-benefits.

Hosted by: Clean Energy Finance Corporation

This panel event will highlight how innovative financing structures can attract climate finance to emerging economies, including to SMEs bringing local responses to climate change. This event will include an exciting announcement for Australian development investments. 

Speakers:

• Hon. Josh Wilson MP. - Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy
• Kristin Tilley – Australian Ambassador for Climate Change, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Geoffrey Seeto – Senior Managing Director, Head of Emerging Markets, New Forests 
• Jessica Tran – Vietnam Country Manager, Vietnam Clime Capital 
• Matt Robinson – Associate Managing Director, Global Lead on Development Dinance, Moody's Ratings

Hosted by: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Locally-led approaches create more effective and sustainable outcomes for communities through ensuring community ownership over climate initiatives. Extensive community engagement and co-creation differs from current common practice, but its implementation can be challenging. Panellist from different backgrounds share their experiences with locally-led approaches, specifically lessons learnt, successful examples and their visions for the future.

Speakers:

• Dr Melanie Pill – Research fellow Climate Change, Lowy Institute, Indo-Pacific Development Centre 
• Ms Anaa Hassan – Climate change Researcher, International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED)
• Mr Jean-Bernard Carrasco – Assistant Secretary, Climate Resilience & Finance Branch, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Ms Finau Soqo – General Manager, Pacific Resilience Facility
• The Vanuatu Ministry of Climate Change, Adaptation, Meteorology, Geo-Hazards, Environment, Energy and Disaster Management  
• Ms Sumaiya Binte Selim Sudha - Programme Coordinator for Gender and Youth, International Centre for Climate Change and Development 

Hosted by: Lowy Institute

To decarbonise the global economy requires reorganising the finance sector to enable the industry to invest in new production techniques. Australia is one of the world’s largest suppliers of resources with vast renewable energy potential – perfect conditions to export new products such as hot briquette iron or alumina.

Speakers:

• Sven Teske - A/Prof. Dr- Research Director, University of Technology Sydney (UTS) – Institute for Sustainable Futures
• Janet Milongo - Lead Renewable Energy Tracker, CAN-International
• Frank Jotzo - Prof. Dr / Head of Energy,ANU Institute for Climate, Energy and Disaster Solutions
• Anna Freeman - Policy Director, Clean Energy Council

Hosted by: University of Technology Sydney

A jointly hosted COP31 between Australia and Pacific nations presents an important opportunity to meaningfully tackle the threat of climate change, particularly for Pacific communities. This event will feature a panel discussion and reception, elevating Pacific voices in the context of COP31 and facilitating engagement on climate change. 

Hosted by: Minderoo Foundation

With abundant renewable energy and mineral resources, and proximity to Asian markets, Australia could play a critical role in decarbonising the iron and steel industries. In this session, we’ll examine Australia’s opportunities in ‘green metals’ supply chains and the partnerships, policies and investments that can bring the vision to life.

Speakers:

• Hon. Josh Wilson MP. - Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy
• Anna Freeman - Policy Director, Clean Energy Council
• Dr Frank Jotzo - Professor, Australian National University
• Dr Zhang Xiliang - Professor; Director,Institute of Energy, Environment, and Economy at Tsinghua University
• Jonathan Grant - Chief Advisor - Climate, Rio Tinto
• Dr Iain MacGill - Professor, University of New South Wales

Hosted by: Clean Energy Council and Australian National University

A moderated panel will explore how to better connect the goals of the trade, climate and biodiversity regimes. Discussions may range from open trade reforms, to trade and economic instruments delivering net zero and nature positive outcomes, to new action on subsidies and many others.

Hosted by: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

There is an urgent need for Australia to step up its efforts on research, development and innovation (RD&I) to deliver an integrated energy system that optimises both energy supply and energy demand. This panel will explore how Australia's RD&I ecosystem needs to evolve to meet the challenge.

Speakers:

• Luke Menzel - CEO, Energy Effiency Council
• Emi Minghui Gui - Transition Program Lead, Monash Energy Institute
• Fiona J Beck - Associate Professor of Engineering (ANU), Research Lead P3 Facilitating Transformation (HILT CRC), Australian National University HILT CRC - Derisking Decarbonisation for Heavy Industry
• Iain MacGill - Professor of Energy Systems and Joint Director of the UNSW Collaboration on Energy and Environmental Markets (CEEM), UNSW Sydney

Hosted by: Energy Efficiency Council

Join senior members of the Australian delegation in the Australian Pavilion for a process update. 

Hosted by: Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Join us for a fireside chat between Dr Sally Box, Head of Delegation, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water and former Australian Prime Minister and President of the International Hydropower Association, Malcolm Turnbull.

Ultra low-cost solar is one of the most critical drivers of the success of the renewable energy transition. ARENA’s expert panel will discuss cutting-edge research and development, advanced manufacturing, financing, innovations in installation and operation, sharing benefits with local communities, and the crucial role of large electricity users in accelerating deployment.

Speakers:

• Hon Josh Wilson - Assistant Minister for Climate Change and Energy, Australian Government
• Darren Miller - CEO, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)
• Dr Rodrigo Sauaia - CEO (Brazilian Solar Photovoltaic Energy Association (ABSOLAR)), Board Member (Global Solar Council), Brazilian Solar Photovoltaic Energy Association (ABSOLAR), Global Solar Council
• Georgia Holt - Managing Director, Climate Connect
• Dr Martin Keller - Director, National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) 
• Elicia Cantelo - Strategy Director, Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA)

Hosted by: Australian Renewable Energy Agency

Spotlighting the experiences of young people involved in the 2024 Australian Local Conference of Youth, this panel will explore the strengths and weaknesses in current approaches to child and youth engagement in climate policy and share panellist aspirations for COP29 and beyond from a youth perspective. 

Speakers:

• Tegan Clark, Plan International Australia
• Jewoseydi Barry, UNICEF Australia
• Isaac Nasedra, Australian Youth for International Climate Engagement and Veilomani Project
• Natasha Lutz, Australian Youth for International Climate Engagement

Hosted by: Australian Youth for International Climate Engagement

The Fortescue Green Pioneer is a demonstration that the technology and innovation we need to transition to zero emissions shipping exists today. But while Fortescue was ready to transition to a zero-carbon future, the enabling regulatory environment was not ready … until recently. Working side by side with the extraordinary Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore, the Fortescue Green Pioneer was able produce key findings across crew and environmental safety when using ammonia as a marine fuel.

Hosted by: Fortescue in collaboration with the Australian Government and the Singaporean Maritime and Port Authority

The climate crisis is reshaping Pacific girls’ lives as they enter adulthood. Hear from Pacific girls about how they are navigating the intersection of the climate crisis, gender and youth in the Pacific. Pacific girls present their roadmap for girl-led climate justice.

Speakers:

• Tanya Afu, Project Coordinator, Solomon Islands Climate Action Network, and an activist with Pacific Island Students Fighting Climate Change
• Grace Malie, Rising Nations Initiative and Tuvalu Youth Delegate
• Carolyn Kitione, Regional Representative, Shifting the Power Coalition
• Tiein Taebo, Vice President, Tungaru Youth Action
• Kupakwashe Matangira, Plan International Australia 

Hosted by: Plan International Australia and Kiribati Climate Action Network

Australia is in the process of fundamentally transforming its electricity system, moving from a fossil-fuel dominated grid, to a target of 82 per cent renewables by 2030 and beyond. 

As both Australia and other regions around the world phase out this legacy fossil-fuel power generation, a common question is whether it is feasible to operate a reliable electricity system 24/7, at high rates of variable energy from solar and wind.

In this session, we will hear from international and Australian experts on what this ‘high renewables future’ looks like, and the strategies, technologies and innovation that will enable regions around the world to power their economies with high shares of renewable energy.

Speakers:      

• Mark Z. Jacobson - Professor, Stanford University; Author of No Miracles Needed
• Anna Freeman - Policy Director, Clean Energy Council
• Pablo Hevia-Koch -  Head of Renewable Energy Integration and Secure Electricity, International Energy Agency
• Julia Souder - CEO, Long Duration Energy Storage Council; Chair, Global Renewables Alliance
• Darren Miller - CEO, Australian Renewable Energy Agency

Hosted by: Clean Energy Council

The discussion will highlight the best practices in methane mitigation around the world, and the global opportunity Australia has to accelerate methane mitigation. With a focus on the opportunities within the oil, gas and coal sectors, it will also discuss the challenges and opportunities within these sectors, outlining the mitigation opportunity to 2030. Finally, it will highlight the diplomatic roadmap and leadership opportunity for Australia to build global momentum on methane action.

Speakers:

• Chris Wright, Climate Strategy Advisor - Ember 
• Marcelo Mena, CEO - Global Methane Hub
• Harkiran Narulla, Senior Strategist - The Sunrise Project
• Chen Meian, Senior Program Director - Institute for Global Decarbonization Progress
• Derek Walker, Vice President of the Global Energy Transition - Energy Defence Foundation

Hosted by: The Sunrise Project

The Hon Chris Bowen MP, Australia’s Climate Change and Energy Minister, will be launching two new initiatives – worth $125 million combined – to provide practical support for Pacific Islands’ energy transition. The first half of the event will showcase successful pilot projects under DFAT’s Pacific Climate Infrastructure Financing Partnership - taking off-grid renewable energy to remote Pacific communities..

Hosted by: Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Pacific Mateship Cities is a dynamic networking session bringing together youth leaders and multilevel climate actors from Australia and Pacific Island nations to share knowledge and opportunities to build Sister or Friendship City networks. Through the Global Stocktake Talanoa Dialogues approach, the event strengthens collaborative regional climate action.

Speakers:

• The Hon. Tiofilusi Tiueti- Minister of Finance, Kingdom of Tonga
• Kimberley Tokanang - Youth Representative, Tungaru Youth Action, Kiribati
• James Ladbrook - Renewable Energy Consultant, Leaders 2050 Australia Co-Chair and Global Shaper, KPMG and World Economic Forum
• HY William Chan - Global Executive and Co-Founder, ICLEI and Climate Action Week Sydney

Hosted by: Climate Action Week Sydney 

Global water systems are increasingly stressed by human demands, and the vast majority of the world’s major river systems are now dominated by anthropogenic influences. In many cases, this has led to river and lake ecosystems that are environmentally degraded and increasingly incapable of providing the ecosystem services on which humans rely. These pressures have had two important consequences for Indigenous peoples.

Speakers:

• Professor Phil Duncan, Galambany Professorial Fellow - University of Canberra, Centre of Applied Water Science
• Professor Brad Moggridge, Associate Dean, Indigenous Leadership & Engagement - University of Technology Sydney

Hosted by: University of Canberra, Centre of Applied Water Science

Meaningful and genuine intergenerational dialogue is critical to ensuring the voices and perspectives of future generations are listened to and put into action. Hear about Australia’s National Youth Engagement Strategy, support for young people at COP, and the development of Australia’s Youth Advisory Council on International Climate Change.

Hosted by: Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

The Net-Zero Industries Award ceremony celebrates groundbreaking innovations in industrial decarbonisation. As the first global award in this field, it honours visionary leaders, young talents and outstanding projects transforming energy-intensive industries and achieving substantial reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. 

Hosted by: Mission Innovation Net Zero Industries

Speakers:

• Kushla Munro - Acting Deputy Secretary, Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
• Norbert GoriBen - Deputy Special Envoy for International Climate Action, Federal Foreign Office, Government of Germany
• Erich Cripton - Director, Business Relations, CDPQ Global
• Andrew Prag - Managing Director for Policy, We Mean Business Coalition

Hosted by: Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

The global transition requires metals and minerals, but at present the lack of green standards is hindering finance and investment. Australia’s Sustainable Finance Taxonomy will be the first to set mining standards that align activities with 1.5°C goals, enhance green credentials, guide First Nations engagement and unlock flows of domestic and global capital.

Speakers:

• Kristy Graham - CEO, Australian Sustainable Finance Institute
• Alex Matthews - Executive GM, Environment and Social, Commonwealth Bank of Australia
• Fiona Beck - Associate Professor, Australian National University
• Sean Kidney - CEO, Climate Bonds Initiative

Hosted by: Australian Sustainable Finance Institute

Join us as we launch the Renewable Energy Council Asia-Pacific (RECAP), a regional catalyst for climate-critical solutions. RECAP brings together renewable energy industry innovation, governments, investment and business-to-business collaboration across Asia and the Pacific, providing a strong collective voice to accelerate climate change solutions for all. 

Hosted by: Smart Energy Council

Managing soil is critical for the sustainability of agriculture and food production, and in supporting the sector to respond to climate change. This international panel will discuss action and investment to support soil health and security, and explore the relationship between soil and equitable climate action. 

Hosted by: Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Net-zero agriculture will require substantial commitments and investments from all sectors. The globe needs the agriculture sector to transition to low-emission practices while increasing production to ensure global food and fibre security. The panel will discuss practical measures being taken now to make this a reality and the emerging technologies which will meet climate goals in relation to agriculture.

Speakers:

• Keith Currie -  President, Also World Farmers Organisation Board Member, Canadian Federation of Agriculture
• David Jochinke - President, National Farmers Federation
• Eric Mittenthal - Chief Strategy Officer, Meat Institute (US)
• Gilles Froment - President, International Dairy Federation
• Sara Bray - Senior Policy Manager, Australian Forest Products Association

Hosted by: Australian Forest Products Association

Climate change has increased the incidence and severity of natural hazards globally, placing pressure on productivity, farm performance and landscape health. This panel will explore initiatives underway and the drivers supporting farmers to become more resilient and adapt to extreme weather events and adopt practices at scale. 

Speakers:

• Jean-Bernard Carrasco - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
• Mr Terry Atalifo - Secretariat of the Pacific Regional Environment Programme
• Dr Tekini Nakidakida - Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways, Fiji
• Ms Kauanga Rimai - Ministry of Environment, Lands and Agricultural Development, Kiribati
• Ms Sylvie Wabbes - Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations
• Dr Chris Chilcott - CSIRO, Australia

Hosted by: Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

Panel discussion showcasing Australian agriculture’s leadership and insights in climate change mitigation and adaptation while supporting food and fibre production and security requirements for global consumers.

Hosted by: National Farmers Federation

Analysis commissioned by the Ocean Panel shows that full implementation of ocean-based climate solutions that are ready to implement now could reduce the 'emissions gap' by up to 35% on a 1.5°C pathway in 2050, but only if urgent action is taken. Sustainable Ocean Plans provide a holistic framework for national ocean governance and may support and identify effective ocean-based climate actions that deliver outcomes for people and nature.
This event, hosted by the Australian Government in collaboration with the Ocean Panel, explores the connections between sustainable ocean management at the national level and international commitments and frameworks, including the Paris Agreement, Global Biodiversity Framework and SDG 14 (Life Below Water). 

Speakers:

• Peter Thomson - United Nations Secretary-General’s Special Envoy for the Ocean 
• H.E. Ilana Seid - Co-Chair of the Ocean Panel, Permanent Representative of Palau to the United Nations 
• Julio Cordano - Co-chair of the UNFCCC Climate – Ocean Dialogue, Chile’s Sherpa to the Ocean Panel 
• The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC -  Commonwealth Secretary-General

Hosted by: Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

This panel will explore how net zero plans can be leveraged to simultaneously deliver benefits for both the climate and natural environment. With Australia having legislated a Nature Repair Market in 2023, panellists will discuss interoperability between carbon and nature markets to drive the necessary finance flows, and opportunities for local communities and Indigenous participation.

Speakers:

• Janet Hallows - Director, Climate Programs & Nature-Based Solutions, Carbon Market Institute
• Skye Glenday - Co-Ceo, Cimate Friendly
• Ilona Millar - Partner, Gilbert + Tobin
• Suzanne Thompson - First Nations Member, Emissions Reduction Assurance Committee, Director, Indigenous Carbon Industry Network

Hosted by: Carbon Market Institute

Hosted by: Carbon Market Institute & Clean Energy Council

How can policy promote effective and efficient decarbonisation? This session explores how policy instruments including border carbon adjustments could support decarbonisation, foster trade and create market premiums for low- and zero-emissions commodities. The event will feature the latest international policy analysis and discuss preliminary findings from Australia's Carbon Leakage Review. 

Speakers:

• Kushla Munro - Deputy Secretary of International Climate and Energy, Department of Climate Change, Energy, The Environment and Water
• Frank Jotzo - Professor Lead, Australia’s Carbon Leakage Review, The Australian National University
• Tennant Reed - Director - Climate Change and Energy, AIGroup
• Michael Mehling -  Deputy Director, MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research
• Howard Bamsey - Professor, The Australian National University

Hosted by: Australian National University

A panel discussion exploring Western Australia's decarbonisation journey, highlighting innovative approaches, industry partnerships and sustainable practices driving the transition to a low-carbon future.

Hosted by: Government of Western Australia

The State of South Australia is a global leader in the renewable energy transition and working hand in hand with international partners, has an economy with all the elements needed to help the world decarbonise. The Government of South Australia, during COP29 will be hosting a unique networking reception to engage with key government and industry partners to explore collaboration opportunities to help solve our collective climate challenges.

Hosted by: Government of South Australia

Gender equality is essential for ending poverty, achieving peace, solving climate crises and building a sustainable and equitable future for all. Join to hear from Pacific leaders on ways to drive gender-transformative climate action – including within the UNFCCC process, through negotiations on a future gender work program.

Speakers:

• HE Mona Ainuu - Political Climate Champion for Gender and Social Inclusion
• Kristin Tilley - Australia’s Ambassador for Climate Change
• Salā Dr George Carter - ANU’s Department of Pacific Affairs
• Terri Reid - ANU’s Wiyi Yani U Thangani Institute for First Nations Gender Justice
• With a video message from Stephanie Copus Campbell - Australia’s Ambassador for Gender Equality

Hosted by: Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

With the passage of the Net Zero Economy Authority Act of 2024, Australia joined a small but growing number of countries that have legislated frameworks for ensuring a just transition to a net zero economy. This panel will bring together trade union leaders from Australia and other leading countries around the world to discuss how these efforts are playing out on the ground. What's working? What's not? What can all countries learn from these early experiments in transitioning workers and communities from high-carbon to net zero industries? And how should this impact the UNFCCC's new Just Transition Work Programme?

Hosted by: Australian Council of Trade Unions

Australia is in crisis—on climate and on cost of living. Household clean energy is emerging as a critical solution to both problems. How can Government help all Aussies slash their power bills with solar, batteries, electric appliances, and efficiency upgrades? And what happens when households become producers, not merely consumers, of energy?

Hosted by: The Australian Council of Trade Unions

Join senior members of the Australian delegation in the Australian Pavilion for a process update. 

Hosted by: Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Join us to celebrate the closing of the Australian Pavilion for COP29.