Road to COP26: Developing and sustaining inclusive climate conversations

Griffith University (Climate Action Beacon / Climate Justice Stream) held a Queensland Women in Climate Leadership public panel event at South Bank on Wednesday 9 June 2021 in collaboration with the UK High Commission in Australia. The purpose of the event was to explore and highlight the centrality of women’s voice, experience and leadership in advancing climate action within community, and their significance for driving national, regional and global climate policy and diplomacy.

Held in acknowledgement of International Women’s Day (IWD) 2021, the event aligned to the Griffith University Climate Action Beacon (Climate Justice / Climate Diplomacy) focal areas, drawing attention to key themes facing women and communities in leading on climate action, including in the lead-up to COP26 (to be hosted by the UK in November).

Chaired by Stefan Armbruster, Griffith Asia Institute Industry Fellow, and with Professor Caitlin Byrne, Director GAI as MC, the panel discussion brought together State government, First Nations and Pasifika women who are leaders in the realm of climate change action in Queensland, including Maureen Mopio, Georgine Roodenrys and Bianca Beetson.

Please click here to view the video recording.

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