You must be very proud of yourself Dominic Perrottet ....what a public health disaster. What’s the plan for the vulnerable now?

As one of the primary security threats of this century #climatechange is foreign policy dilemma – but is also a foreign policy opportunity Climate Leadership in SE Asia - 1/4 papers #AP4D. Great launch & enjoyed the diverse & feisty conversations to develop it Asia-Pacific 4D

Important article from the indefatigable SG of #SolomonIslands RedCross on current COVID-19 crises. Address #misinformation and build community confidence in vaccine. Resource community education #campaigns. Widespread #access to vaccines in remote areas. ACFID

Myanmar crises: Rather than confining themselves to the usual way of doing things, ASEAN FMs should use this week’s retreat to creatively expand humanitarian space w/o having to negotiate with the SAC. Adelina Kamal with some constructive suggestions fulcrum.sg/myanmar-crisis…

Climate scientists warn global heating means Australia facing more catastrophic storms and floods theguardian.com/environment/20…

We cannot stress this enough: #WarHasRules ICRC's Chief Legal Officer Cordula Droege explicates how the key rules of #IHL apply to the conflict in #Ukraine Read or listen #HLPblog👉bit.ly/3MYIfhj

The aid budget also covers a wide range of payments to the multilateral system. In the humanitarian sector, big and important appeals in countries such as Yemen and Syria are hugely under funded. Australian aid needs an increase to meet our international fair share.

Last week, we asked Deakin University's Fiona Tarpey what pushes localisation forward. Her response? Local leaders have seized opportunities in the wake of COVID-19 but Australia needs to better realise power dynamics. Read the Intel here - devintelligencelab.com/the-intel/

I remember how fabulous the Pacific regional dialogue was Dr Jemilah Mahmood with Pacific leaders powerfully articulating the demands around #localisation and #shiftingthepower. But also the beginning of the pushback...

Is the international humanitarian system irrelevant in Ukraine? Great Ben Ramalingam🧵from and HumanitarianOutcomes report. In a crisis where the response has been almost entirely led by the government and civil society, the international response is failing to support them. Again.

Great to be able to share results of Asia-Pacific 4D's #Pacific consultations with a wide audience through The Conversation - Australia + New Zealand. Thanks to climate working group members including Dr Wesley Morgan @kateclaytn Fiona Tarpey George Carter (Salā Dr George Carter) - and all those involved. theconversation.com/australia-shou…

Wow! 20 years old Climate Centre. What a fabulous journey Maarten van Aalst You've really brought the #humanitarian sector along on its learning and action on the impacts of climate change. And always with such good humour, science and innovation.👏🎂 Australian Red Cross @AusAmbEnviro

“We are now in territory where humanitarian assistance and Official Development Assistance (ODA) will be insufficient to address the sustained loss and damage to Pacific communities.” Fiona Tarpey Australian Institute of International Affairs internationalaffairs.org.au/australianoutl…

📢📢Register for ICVA | International Council of Voluntary Agencies PHAP webinar on Understanding Climate Change Loss and Damage and links to Humanitarian Action. 🗓 25 August 2022 🕘2 – 4 pm CEST More information and register - lnkd.in/eAdC8Fkq #ClimateAction #environment #humanitarian #cop27

Critical quote from Australian Foreign Affairs "Bilateral aid may be subject to geopolitical calculations, but emergency relief shouldn’t be. Canberra should by now understand that climate change-related aid will be a consistent expense for Australia and needs to be factored into its budgets.

Excellent reporting on Pakistan floods catastrophe from ⁦abc730⁩ Australia has publicly pledged just $2 million, despite the tens of millions of people affected. Surely, we can do better? ⁦Pat Conroy MP⁩ ⁦Senator Penny Wong⁩ ⁦Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade 🇦🇺⁩ abc.net.au/7.30/record-fl…

Here's what I'm gathering from multiple sources. It looks like a UN-brokered deal has been struck between Western donor states and the Assad regime to deliver aid to those affected by the recent earthquake: Thread: 1/4

State of emergency declared as two cyclones hit Vanuatu in 24 hrs aljazeera.com/news/2023/3/4/…

Australian Red Cross joins with other leaders to promote a strong and capable international humanitarian sector. In Canberra this week we’re working with other partners to address the many humanitarian challenges in the region and beyond. ACFID #aid #development