Integrity at home shapes global outcomes – Polly Hemming | Climate Integrity Summit 2025
Despite frequent claims that Australia is ‘too small to make a difference,’ historical evidence demonstrates our nation’s outsized role in influencing international norms and policies.
Australia’s domestic policies across climate, human rights, environmental protection, and democratic institutions create ripple effects that shape international responses to global challenges.
With the 2025 federal election approaching, this timely discussion underscores how Australia’s domestic choices have far-reaching implications for international cooperation on climate change, ecosystem protection, and human security.
Far from being too small to matter, the integrity of Australia’s actions at home fundamentally shape our capacity for meaningful leadership abroad.
Presented by Polly Hemming, Climate & Energy Director, The Australia Institute
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