International relations

Australia commends the Expert Mechanism for its studies on self—determination and children. We are pleased to share information about relevant initiatives in Australia.

The Indo-Pacific is one of the most disaster-prone regions in the world, and the impacts of climate change are being felt more severely in our region than others.

The Australian Government is taking strong action on climate change at home and internationally. Australia delivered $3.9 billion in climate finance from 2020 to 2025.

Renewable energy makes up a very small but rapidly rising share of energy in the Indo-Pacific. Australia is working with our neighbours to accelerate its deployment.

Climate change is already affecting agricultural production and food security due to increasing temperatures, changing precipitation patterns, and greater frequency of some extreme events.  The hardest hit are often those living in rural areas, where people mostly depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.

The Australian Government has reinforced its commitment to mediation as a method of international commercial dispute resolution with the signing of the United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements Resulting from Mediation, also known as the Singapore Convention.

Australia is taking a proactive, evidence-based approach to managing risks posed by climate change in the construction of infrastructure in the Indo-Pacific.

Nature-based Solutions are actions to protect, sustainably manage and restore ecosystems that address social, economic and environmental challenges, while providing human well-being and biodiversity benefits.

We are deeply concerned by ongoing violations of human rights in Syria, and the continued suffering of the Syrian people after more than a decade of conflict.

Australia is deeply concerned about the human rights and humanitarian crisis unfolding in Afghanistan. We call on the Taliban to allow safe passage for citizens and visa holders and to allow unimpeded access for all humanitarian workers.