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"In a landmark decision, a United Nations committee on Friday found Australia’s
former Coalition government violated the human rights of Torres Strait
Islanders by failing to adequately respond to the climate crisis.
The Torres Strait Islanders ‘Group of Eight’ claimed Australia failed to take
measures such as reducing greenhouse gas emissions and upgrading seawalls on
the islands. The UN upheld the complaint and said the claimants should be
compensated.
This decision is a breakthrough in Indigenous rights and climate justice,
including by opening up new pathways for Indigenous communities – who are often
on the frontline of the climate crisis – to defend their rights.
The Albanese government, which has stated its commitment to work with the
Torres Strait on climate change, must now meet this moment of possibility and
challenge."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
