We eavesdrop on an event at RMIT University, featuring a panel of prominent climate researchers, campaigners, policymakers and leaders for the Pacific region. 

Speakers touch on Australia’s role at COP31, whether international summits are an effective pathway to change, and Pacific perspectives on climate change impacts and solutions. 

The event was presented by RMIT University’s Pacific Initiative and the Pacific Human Rights Film Festival, and supported by Environmental Films Australia.

Dr Anna Naupa is Director General of the Melanesian Spearhead Group Secretariat.

Anne Pakoa is Founder and CEO of the Vanuatu Human Rights Coalition.

Claire Kouro is a Master of Global Studies student at RMIT with over 15 years of experience in development communications and advocacy across the Pacific.

Professor Tim Flannery is Professor of Practice with RMIT's Pacific Initiative and Chief Councillor of the Australian Climate Council. 

Professor Charles Hunt is Director of the RMIT Pacific Initiative.

Event page: https://www.rmit.edu.au/events/2026/september/yumi-pacific-climate-justi...
Earth Negotiations Bulletin: https://enb.iisd.org/
Third World Network: https://www.twn.my/ 
Climate Action Network: https://climatenetwork.org/resource_type/eco-newsletter/