COP31: Monash University on the ground expert commentary
Monash University
The Monash University delegation on the ground at COP31 in Antalya is available for live commentary and analysis.
As global leaders assemble in Antalya, Türkiye for COP31 (9 - 20 November), Monash University has deployed a delegation of academics, research leaders, and youth advocates directly into the negotiation blue zone.
With Australia taking on the role of President of Negotiations alongside Türkiye as host, Monash experts are available on-site in Antalya for live broadcast interviews, rapid-response analysis of draft negotiation texts, and background briefings across early-morning AEDT news cycles.
Find out more about Monash at COP31, and read our catalogue of COP expert opinion and analysis.
UNFCCC negotiations, governance and youth leadership
Associate Professor Susie Ho, Head of Delegation and UNFCCC RINGO Steering Committee Member
Contact details: +61 3 9903 4840 or [email protected]
Read more of Associate Professor Ho's commentary
- Action for Climate Empowerment
- Multilateral negotiations
- Youth empowerment
- Translating research into climate policy
- Innovation for social and environmental impact
- Climate change and Conference of the Parties COPs
Insights: Rapid commentary on global ambition, youth delegation outcomes, and institutional governance under the Paris Agreement.
Energy transition, green steel and electrification
Dr Changlong Wang, Associate Director (Industry and Policy), Monash Energy Institute; IEA Task Manager
Contact details: +61 3 9903 4840 or [email protected]
Read more of Dr Wang’s commentary
- Renewable energy integration
- Green iron and steel
- Hydrogen supply chains
- Data and AI energy system forecasting
- Electricity markets.
Insights: Decarbonising heavy industry, grid modernisation, and international clean tech standards.
Just transition, global labour and subnational policy
Anna Skarbek, CEO, Climateworks Centre
Contact details: [email protected]
Read more of Anna Skarbek's commentary
Kylie Turner, System Lead, Sustainable Economies and Energy, Climateworks Centre
Contact details: [email protected]
- Subnational leadership
- MAXimum Ambition Coalition (COP31) execution
Lily Rau, Senior Project Manager, Sustainable Economies, Climateworks Centre
Contact details: [email protected]
- Australian climate policy dialogue program
- Collaborative climate policy development
- Subnational leaders event at COP31
- Renewable energy planning
Oceans, blue economy and Southeast Asian policy
Etwin Sabarini, Indonesia Deputy Country Lead and Project Impact Manager Oceans, Climateworks Centre
Contact details: [email protected]
- Ocean-climate nexus
- SEAFOAM initiative
- Marine nature-based solutions
- Blue carbon skills.
Insights: Integration of ocean ecosystems into national climate commitments across Southeast Asia.
Jannata (Egi) Giwangkara, Indonesia Country Lead, Climateworks Centre
Contact details: [email protected]
- Industrial decarbonisation
- Energy transition
- Sustainable mobility
- Ocean climate
- Climate diplomacy
Expertise: Regional decarbonisation pathways, climate diplomacy, industrial mobility.
Youth advocacy
Adriel Appathurai, Monash medical student and UNICEF/Red Cross Youth Advocate
Contact details: +61 3 9903 4840 or [email protected]
- Dynamic and resilient health systems
- Youth mental health
- Emergency management
May McGrath, President 2026 Monash Energy Club
Contact details: +61 3 9903 4840 or [email protected]
- Energy transition
- Youth and education
Science communication
Amelia Pearson, Operations Manager, Monash Climate Communication Hub
Contact details: +61 3 9903 4840 or [email protected]
- Climate and energy communication – research and practice
- Translating climate and energy developments at COP31 for Australian audiences
- Climate misinformation, literacy and public understanding
- Youth climate education and engagement
For more experts, news, opinion and analysis, visit Monash News.