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An interdisciplinary climate initiative established by @unimelb to contribute to greater action on climate change #MelbourneClimateFutures

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Ep. 2 of the City Climate Innovation: Special episodes of the Podcast, ‘Networked & Innovative Cities’ focuses on the importance of networking & innovation for city climate action.

Produced with Melbourne Climate Futures & Melbourne Centre for Cities.

Listen here: open.spotify.com/episode/4aT6wF…

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To mark Earth Day 2024, the Green Rights Coalition 🌍 hosted webinars around the globe. This special session on 'Why Do We Need Green Rights?' included recognised experts from Melbourne Law School such as our Director, Jackie Peel and Dr Erin O'Donnell➡️ go.unimelb.edu.au/bdv8

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The greatest security risks to Pacific Island countries are health and climate. If Australia and China truly want to help these countries tackle key security challenges, they should work together to maximise the outcomes of their assistance to the region.

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For decades, the construction industry has been largely driven by financial feasibility. But as the world’s environmental crisis intensifies and regulations become stringent, projects are facing increasing scrutiny based on their carbon footprint.

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💡 Investing in a climate-resilient Makati! 🇵🇭

🎧 Listen to the 🆕 episode of our 'City Climate Innovation Special' series 🎙️ to hear from GCoM Board Member Mayora Abby how one of the most densely inhabited environments is addressing climate threats.

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💡 Investing in a climate-resilient Makati! 🇵🇭 🎧 Listen to the 🆕 episode of our 'City Climate Innovation Special' series 🎙️ to hear from GCoM Board Member @Mayora_Abby how one of the most densely inhabited environments is addressing climate threats. 👉tinyurl.com/yckadsxb
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Following on from her legal opinion on the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act, Jackie Peel appears in this video, produced by the Climate Council, on what's missing from the act and what's needed to fix it.

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Are you interested in how we can support student wellbeing, learning and growth in relation to climate change, within and outside university classrooms?

Join us to explore approaches that focus on students’ strengths and capacities to take action.

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Applications are now open for our Climate Research Accelerator funding. Want to find out more? Register for our online drop-in session tomorrow to ask questions and discuss potential projects. We encourage all interested University of Melbourne researchers to join➡️ go.unimelb.edu.au/b7d8

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Applications open next week for another round of our Climate Research Accelerator (CRX) funding, designed to support established University of Melbourne projects that can demonstrate high likelihood of making an immediate impact on the climate problem. Deadline 31 May⬇️
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Long reliant on coal, Asia’s megacities are poised to accelerate their energy transition in the coming decades. This seminar by Tyler Harlan investigates the political economy of these emerging energy flows, with examples drawn from Shanghai and Singapore: go.unimelb.edu.au/ztd8

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We are pleased to offer three 2024 and three 2025 Australian Government Research Training Program Scholarships to domestic students undertaking a PhD or Masters by Research degree at University of Melbourne. More info: go.unimelb.edu.au/xx6s

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In a landmark decision earlier this month, the European Court of Human Rights ruled that Switzerland had failed to comply with its duties to act on climate change. In this webinar, 3 leading climate litigation experts analyse the impact of these decisions➡️go.unimelb.edu.au/ndd8

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The 'emissions paradigm' produces perverse responses where entrenched systems encourage emissions-producing behaviour. Fergus Green argues it is better to focus on adopting a 'Systems Paradigm' of climate governance in the MCF Seminar.

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To mark Earth Day 2024, @PactEnvironment is hosting webinars around the globe. The mission of the Coalition is to bring together those who wish to defend and disseminate environmental rights. Join MCLE to discuss green rights on 22 April.

go.unimelb.edu.au/skt8

To mark Earth Day 2024, @PactEnvironment is hosting webinars around the globe. The mission of the Coalition is to bring together those who wish to defend and disseminate environmental rights. Join MCLE to discuss green rights on 22 April. go.unimelb.edu.au/skt8
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The MCF Annual Report 2023 is out now, with an update on the year's activities, outcomes and impacts as we strengthen our ambition, build robust partnerships, and develop impactful research applications alongside our neighbours in the Indo-Pacific region.

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The MCF Annual Report 2023 is out now, with an update on the year's activities, outcomes and impacts as we strengthen our ambition, build robust partnerships, and develop impactful research applications alongside our neighbours in the Indo-Pacific region. t.ly/j31FN
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ICYMI: Ekaterina Aristova joined us to present a review of climate-related claims involving corporations, identifying emerging trends and patterns in legal proceedings, exploring the inherent challenges and complexities of litigating climate-related issues ⬇️
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