Australia Institute Webinar with Kumi Naidoo and Richard Denniss
Australia at a Dangerous Crossroads: Why it's time for a Fossil Fuel Treaty
From the flood-soaked streets of Lismore to the rising waters in the Pacific, the effects of climate change are here. Australia stands at a profound crossroads.
It can continue to fuel the climate crisis as one of the world’s largest fossil fuel exporters or it can become a true partner to its Pacific neighbours and lead the transition toward a fossil-free future.
This essay imagines a future where Australia stands as a courageous ally using its resources and power to build a better future rather than staying as a climate pariah, and where the Pacific becomes the lighthouse guiding the way.
Drawing on decades of activism — from anti-apartheid struggles in South Africa to standing alongside climate defenders across the Pacific — Naidoo explores the injustices that define this crisis.
What We Owe the Water describes a grim reality: the water that once sustained us is now loudly sounding the alarm.
About the Author
Kumi Naidoo is a South African human rights & environmental justice activist and author. He is currently the President of the Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty. Formerly, he was Secretary-General of Amnesty International (2018-2020) and Executive Director of Greenpeace International (2009-2015).
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