Ryan Neelam

Nov 28, 2024 | lowyinstitute.org | Ryan Neelam

It’s not unusual for UN negotiations to end in a deal with which most parties are unhappy. But as COP29 – this year’s UN climate summit in Baku, Azerbaijan – wrapped up in the early hours of Sunday with frantic diplomacy and compromise, it was clear the weight of disappointment tilted heavily towards developing countries.

Nov 22, 2024 | lowyinstitute.org | Ryan Neelam

After almost two weeks of negotiations, it’s end game at COP29, the annual UN climate summit taking place in Baku, Azerbaijan. I arrived earlier this week and have been tracking developments within the “Blue Zone” of the conference venue, where country negotiators are trying to hammer out a new deal on financial assistance for poor and climate-vulnerable countries.

Nov 7, 2024 | lowyinstitute.org | Ryan Neelam

As Donald Trump’s victory reverberates around the world, those working on climate change will be among the first to feel the bite of the former president’s return. Over the next two weeks, the UN’s annual climate summit, known as COP29, will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan. The US delegation to COP29 will be led by John Podesta, President Joe Biden’s envoy for climate.

Jun 3, 2024 | publicaccountant.com.au | Ryan Neelam

In 2024, Australians are wary towards China, and worried about the United States. They are divided on immigration, but united on the value of cultural diversity. Threat perceptions have changed. While a majority of Australians continue to see climate change as a pressing problem, their views on energy sources, cost trade-offs and policy options have shifted. For two decades, the Lowy Institute Poll has reflected the world through Australian eyes.

Jun 2, 2024 | lowyinstitute.org | Ryan Neelam

In 2024, Australians are wary towards China, and worried about the United States. They are divided on immigration, but united on the value of cultural diversity. Threat perceptions have changed. While a majority of Australians continue to see climate change as a pressing problem, their views on energy sources, cost trade-offs and policy options have shifted. For two decades, the Lowy Institute Poll has reflected the world through Australian eyes.