The Australian Universities Accord cannot ignore climate change

As the year draws to a close, two major events that will shape the future of the country look set to coincide.

In December, the Australian Universities Accord will release its final report outlining its vision for higher education. The objective of the Accord is to improve the quality, accessibility, affordability and sustainability of higher education to ensure the long-term security of the sector and prosperity of the nation.

As Minister Clare unveils the details of the Accord, people from across the world will be meeting in Dubai for the flagship United Nations Climate Change Conference – COP28 – to discuss how to advance global action on climate change.

Both events will make claims about immediate actions that need to be taken to realise a prosperous future. But the contrast between them could not be more striking.