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Monash University has established a new senior research Chair to work towards a more sustainable future through research that translates into commercialised and practical outcomes for the benefit of local and global communities.

In a historic first, Monash University will co-host a symposium bringing together more than 150 researchers, policymakers and community leaders, and presenting evidence for addressing the irreversible impacts of climate change in the Pacific.

Senior Pacific university and industry leaders have met with Monash University to discuss climate resilience research and professional development opportunities in the Pacific region.

Pacific and Southeast Asian climate leaders often face an impossible choice - pursue research or continue driving action on the ground. But our new cohort of PhD students, all experienced professionals, no longer have to choose.

As the effects of climate change grow on a global scale, Nauru, the world's smallest island nation, is facing the fight of its life.

Our PACT climate research centre has established its first formal link with the world's largest climate fund, in a move that promises to strengthen the Pacific's voice in global climate negotiations and secure vital funding for the region.

Our PACT climate research centre has launched its new PhD program, designed to further develop the Pacific region's climate management expertise. We meet its first candidate, who aims to build the region's access to much-needed climate finance.

New research from Pacific Islands for Climate Transitions (PACT) takes a deep dive into the hidden potential of mangrove forests and seagrass meadows to capture 'blue carbon' and help island nations fight for a sustainable future.

Associate Professor Anita Foerster and Adarshani Vikash are among those working to enhance the impact of Fiji’s Climate Change Act – the blueprint for how the island nation will adapt and respond to worsening impacts of climate change.