Budget 2024: $76 Million for Global Climate Change Efforts, Including Bid for UN COP31

The Australian government delivered its federal budget on May 14 evening, which outlines the plan for the nation going forward.

A woman holds a sign that reads "climate emergency" in a climate change protest in Australia on Jan. 17, 2020. Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images

The Albanese Labor government has allocated $76.2 million (US$50 million) over the next five years to engage in “international climate change” issues.

Included in this funding, is support for the Australian government’s bid to host the next UN Conference COP31 together with Pacific nations.