Natural disaster

Australia’s climate finance commitment inadequate for vulnerable Pacific nations

Ahead of Australia’s bid to host COP31 in 2026, Oxfam is calling on the Australian Government to increase its climate finance commitments, especially to support recovery from loss and damage in vulnerable Pacific nations. New research from Oxfam indicates the number of people impacted by climate disasters in the Pacific region has increased by more …

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Fitzroy Crossing Floods: How the remote Kimberly town is facing recovery

One week since floodwaters peaked in the small Kimberly town, Fitzroy Crossing locals are relying on federal resources to slowly recover and assess the damage inflicted on their town and nearby communities.   The massive task of cleaning up after the flood has started, despite extremely limited access to the outside communities. The Australian Defense Force …

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