Indigenous activist calls on Australian PM to block new coal, oil and gas projects

At COP, a Gudanji and Wakaya traditional owner flanked by Greta Thunberg pressed the Australian government to halt approvals for new fossil fuel extraction as Indigenous groups pursue climate action through UN human rights channels.

First covered Nov 12, 2026 · 7:25 AM PT · 1 article

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1d Guardian Environment ‘Start listening’: Indigenous activist implores Albanese to block new coal, oil and gas — Flanked by Greta Thunberg, Rikki Dank says the Australian PM must heed the calls for action on climate change An indigenous climate activist who is taking the…

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Appeared in: 2026-11-13 (#18)

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