Griffith Asia Institute

🌏 Griffith Asia-Pacific Insights – December 2024 – now available🌏 As 2024 draws to a close, we reflect on an impactful year at the Griffith Asia Institute. From pioneering projects like climate-resilient seaweed farming to launching the Green Energy Network Asia, we’ve driven research, education, and partnerships across the Asia-Pacific. 📖 Discover highlights from 2024 and the latest insights in our December newsletter: 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdFBpJju Thank you for your support—here’s to a bright 2025! 🎉 #AsiaPacific #SustainableDevelopment #Partnerships

🌏 Reflecting on 2024: A year of transformation in the Asia-Pacific 🌏 The Asia-Pacific region demonstrated its dynamism in 2024 through pivotal events shaping politics, economics, and sustainability. Dr. Christoph NEDOPIL WANG shares some key developments of the year. 📌 Key Highlights: ▶️ Leadership and elections: Taiwan, Indonesia, and Bangladesh saw decisive elections, while India and Pakistan tackled historic electoral and governance challenges. ▶️ Economic shifts: India and the UAE strengthened trade with a rupee agreement, while China and Fiji deepened infrastructure ties. ▶️ Climate action: Landmark initiatives like Vietnam's offshore wind project, Fiji's marine conservation success, and the expansion of China's emissions trading show the region's commitment to sustainability. ▶️ Global impact: The ASEAN-Australia Summit, BRICS, and G20 meetings underscored the region’s growing influence in shaping global economic and climate policy. This year showcased the Asia-Pacific as a powerhouse of transformation, charting new paths in economic collaboration and climate leadership despite regional challenges. ✨ Explore how these developments set the stage for 2025’s opportunities and innovations. 🌿 👉 https://lnkd.in/gdMZ6PAG #AsiaPacific #Sustainability #Geopolitics #EconomicGrowth #Leadership #ClimateAction

🌊 Towards net-zero: Unlocking the potential of offshore hydrogen systems Offshore wind energy holds incredible promise for renewable hydrogen production, offering vast potential and consistent capacity factors. But what does it take to make this vision a reality? In their latest blog, Alexandr Akimov, Mostafa Rezaei, PhD and Evan Gray explore the techno-economic feasibility of offshore hydrogen systems, focusing on Australia's vast offshore wind resources. The article highlights key findings, such as strategies to achieve cost-competitive hydrogen production, the role of efficiency optimisation, and lessons from global examples like Japan’s Fukushima Hydrogen Energy Research Field (FH2R) and South Korea's offshore hydrogen projects. 📌 Key insights include: 🔹 The importance of rapid scaling and policy support to achieve a levelised cost of hydrogen below AUD 3/kg by 2040. 🔹 The critical role of energy management strategies to optimise electrolysis efficiency. 🔹 How offshore wind and hydrogen production can become integral pillars of a sustainable energy future. As the world moves towards net-zero, integrating offshore wind with hydrogen production could be a game-changer for renewable energy. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gV54S4Wd #RenewableEnergy #OffshoreWind #HydrogenProduction #Sustainability #NetZero

Latest from me. Pacific police chiefs have formally opened the headquarters and training center for a new stand-by, mutual assistance force in Australia to support countries during civil unrest, natural disasters and major events. Includes police chiefs talking about relations with China, Interpol and legalities of deploying police to foreign countries.

🌏 Xiexie (thank you) Trump: How China stands to gain from Trump’s second term Dr. Christoph NEDOPIL WANG’s insightful blog delves into the seismic shifts in global power dynamics following Trump’s re-election. As the US redefines its role, China finds an unprecedented opportunity to solidify its vision for a multipolar world. 🔑 Key Themes: ✅The future of US alliances and defence in the Indo-Pacific ✅The impact of protectionist policies on global trade ✅China’s expanding influence in multilateral institutions ✅The evolution of soft power narratives This thought-provoking analysis unpacks how these developments could shape the next decade of international relations. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gp59HFtp #GlobalStrategy #China #USPolicy #Geopolitics #Leadership #InternationalRelations

Thank you Dr. Arjuna Dibley for inviting me to join your class at University of Melbourne and share/discuss with your wonderful students about #greenfinance for #asian state-owned enterprises #SOEs. It seems Arj really prepared students well (no surprise) to focus on important questions, such as the balance between employment and green transition, differences between the state-owned governance regimes across Asia or the role of different green finance instruments. Best of luck with the remaining course and the remaining time in Melbourne!

🌏 December 2024: Political upheavals and milestones in the Pacific Tess Newton Cain's latest Pacific Outlook unpacks a tumultuous month for the Pacific region. Highlights include: 🔹 Snap elections announced in Vanuatu amid parliamentary dissolution and constitutional challenges. 🔹 Tonga’s Prime Minister Siaosi Sovaleni resigns just before a no-confidence motion. 🔹 Solomon Islands faces political uncertainty with a motion against PM Jeremiah Manele. Meanwhile: 🌿 Vanuatu leads critical verbal submissions at the #ICJ on climate obligations, championed by young Pacific voices and Nauru signs a landmark economic and security treaty with Australia, setting new terms for cooperation. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gGsGAjCz #PacificRegion #ClimateJustice #Governance #AsiaPacific #PacificOutlook

Some thoughts on how to “Trump-proof” the #Quad. We need to move forward on defence cooperation… https://lnkd.in/gWRH-ff4

🌏 New resource on climate migration and mobility justice We’re excited to introduce the De Gruyter Handbook of Climate Migration and Climate Mobility Justice, a comprehensive exploration of how climate change is reshaping human mobility and the critical need for justice-focused approaches edited by Andreas Neef, Natasha Pauli and Bukola Salami, RN, PhD, FCAN, FAAN, CGNC. This handbook explores: 🔎 The intersections of climate, mobility, and inequality. 🔎 Drivers of (im)mobility, including forced displacement and planned relocation. 🔎 Unique perspectives from Indigenous voices, youth, and interdisciplinary research. 🔎 Practical insights for policymakers, scholars, and practitioners committed to equitable solutions. With six thematic sections, the book covers everything from health and security impacts to media representation and ethical governance. Whether you’re navigating policy, conducting research, or working on the ground, this is a must-have resource for tackling one of the most pressing challenges of our time. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gshdzizu #ClimateChange #ClimateJustice #Migration #Sustainability #Policy #IndigenousVoices #SocialImpact

Bangladesh stands at a pivotal moment in its history, grappling with political turbulence, societal unrest, and the quest for a more inclusive future. In this insightful blog, the authors capture the deeply personal reflections of Khondker Rahman, who provides a firsthand account of the challenges and aspirations shaping Bangladesh’s current transformation. 🌏 Key points 🔹The aftermath of recent unrest and its impact on governance and daily life. 🔹The rise of youth-driven movements demanding justice and accountability. 🔹The regional implications of Bangladesh’s shifting political dynamics. As Bangladesh navigates this uncertain period, Rahman’s reflections offer a rare window into the lived realities of a nation in flux. This paper reminds us of the resilience and determination of those striving for a better future amidst the chaos. 👉 https://lnkd.in/gUfMXcqc #Bangladesh #PoliticalTransition #AsiaPacific #GriffithAsiaInsights #Leadership #SocialChange Iyanatul Islam