Belém and beyond: Reflections on COP30 and what it means for COP31

Join ICEDS and the COP Universities Alliance for an in-depth webinar unpacking the outcomes of COP30 in Belém and what they mean for the road ahead. 

Hear directly from experts who were on the ground at COP30 as they share first-hand reflections, analysis, and lessons for Australia’s preparations for COP31. 

Program

• 2.30pm: Professor John Thwaites AM will open the event and welcome attendees

• 2.35pm: Keynote presentation from Dr Virginia Marshall. Dr Marshall is the Inaugural Indigenous Postdoctoral Fellow, working in both ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society and ANU School of Regulation and Global Governance. She is attending this year's conference in Belém and will be sharing her insider perspectives on key negotiations and breakthroughs.

• 3pm: Examination of the recent summit with reflections from three speakers who were on the ground in Belém:

  • Professor Jacqueline Peel, The University of Melbourne

  • Richie Merzian, University of New South Wales

  • Dr Changlong Wang, Monash University

  • Moderator: Tegan Clarke, PhD candidate at ANU Fenner School of Environment and Society

• 4pm: Forward-looking discussion exploring what COP30 outcomes mean for future climate action and COP31 planning.

  • Professor Brendan Mackey, Griffith University

  • Associate Professor Johanna Nalau, Griffith University

  • Associate Professor Fengshi Wu, University of New South Wales

  • Moderator: Annette Zou, PhD candidate at ANU Crawford School of Public Policy

Bring your questions, as each session includes time for audience engagement and open discussion. Learn more about how ANU is engaging at COP30 here.

This event is being hosted by ANU Institute for Climate, Energy & Disaster Solutions and the COP Universities Alliance.

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