India-Australia Climate Resilience Partnership in the Pacific Islands

The 18 countries and territories across the Pacific are some of the most vulnerable to growing risks emerging from climate changes, especially the small island states.

Despite contributing less than 0.03% to global greenhouse gas emissions, the islands face devastating consequences, from sea level rise and loss of territory to unpredictable weather patterns to growing food and water insecurity.

India-Australia’s bilateral ties are at their strongest, presenting an opportune moment for more active collaboration to address food insecurity as an immediate concern and strengthen climate resilience in the Pacific Island region.

Panel:
Ambika Vishwanath (Principal Research Fellow, La Trobe Asia)
Sunaina Kumar (Senior Fellow, Observer Research Foundation)
Michael Copage (Head of Climate and Security Policy Centre, Australian Strategic Policy Institute)
Dr Ruth Gamble (Deputy Director, La Trobe Asia)
Professor Bec Starting (Director, La Trobe Asia)
Professor Coral Warr (Pro-Vice Chancellor, Graduate and Global Research)

Read the 14th La Trobe Asia Issue Brief here.

This event was held on 23rd July, 2025 and originally published on Asia Rising.