Not Drowning, Waving
Pacific Agency in Global Climate Governance
Understanding how Pacific Island nations exercise agency and lead the pursuit of climate justice within the complex UN climate negotiations architecture. Our research explores the transformative power of Pacific diplomacy in shaping global futures.
Why This Research Matters
Pacific Voices
Amplifying the distinct perspectives and agency of Pacific peoples in shaping global environmental discourse.
Climate Justice
Advocating for fair outcomes that recognize the historical and ongoing responsibilities of global emitters.
Global Climate Governance
Analyzing the mechanics of UN negotiations and the strategic role of Pacific delegations in securing survival.
COP Observatory
FIELD NOTES
INTERVIEWS
REFLECTIONS
PHOTO ESSAYS
NEGOTIATION INSIGHTS
November 2024
Inside COP29: Pacific leaders push for a new collective quantified goal on climate finance that prioritizes SIDS needs.
September 2024
The Road to Belém: Mapping the strategic participation of Pacific indigenous knowledge holders for COP30 negotiations.
July 2024
Reflections on Pacific Agency: How collaborative event ethnography is revealing new layers of influence in the UN space.
About the Project
The ARC DECRA research project investigates the critical role of Pacific agency in global climate governance. Using collaborative event ethnography, we examine how Pacific delegates navigate and influence international climate negotiations across the UN system, ensuring that Pacific voices and climate justice remain at the forefront of global decision-making.
Contact & Collaborate
We invite researchers, policymakers, Pacific governments, media, and development partners to connect. Join us in advancing Pacific agency and climate justice through collaborative research and shared governance insights.
Featured Publications & Policy Briefs
Pacific Agency in Global Governance
Journal of Climate Policy • 2024
Climate Justice & Indigenous Knowledge
Policy Brief #12 • ANU Press
Partners & Collaborators
Research Themes
Pacific Agency
Centering Pacific leadership and sovereignty in global climate decision-making processes.
Climate Governance
Analyzing the legal and political structures of international climate negotiations.
Indigenous Knowledge
Integrating traditional ecological knowledge into modern climate policy frameworks.
Climate Finance
Securing sustainable and accessible funding for Pacific resilience and adaptation.
Loss and Damage
Navigating the complex negotiations for loss and damage funding in the Pacific.
Gender and Climate
Understanding the intersections of gender dynamics in climate governance and agency.