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How can AI help Pacific communities better understand and respond to climate and environmental challenges? AFRAN's new report, Artificial Intelligence for the Planet: Pacific Perspectives Ahead of COP31, explores this question through conversations with three researchers and practitioners working across the Pacific: engineer Pearl Winchester, hydrologist Matthieu Aureau, and computer science professor Nazha Selmaoui-Folcher. Their perspectives carry a common message: before A

As AFRAN celebrates 10 years of strengthening research and innovation partnerships between France, Australia and the Pacific, our Pacific, Climate & Environment Profile Series continues to highlight the people whose vision, leadership and collaboration have shaped our network. Today, we are especially pleased to feature someone who has been part of AFRAN's journey from the very beginning: Professor Katherine Daniell, AFRAN's President since its creation and one of the driving

As part of AFRAN's 10th anniversary celebrations, we continue to highlight the diverse voices, expertise and perspectives that have shaped our network over the past decade. Today, we are pleased to feature Dr Reia Farrall-Anquet, a French-Australian lecturer whose work explores some of the Pacific's most pressing challenges. She is currently based in the Social Sciences department of the Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie. Having begun her career as a teacher of English, she

Over the past ten years, AFRAN has brought together researchers, educators and innovators committed to strengthening collaboration between France, Australia and the Pacific. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we are proud to showcase the people whose work is helping build a more sustainable, resilient and connected region. Today, we are pleased to feature Dr Olivier Galy, Associate Professor at the School of Education at the Université de la Nouvelle-Calédonie (UNC), whose

As part of AFRAN's 10th anniversary celebrations, we continue to showcase the diverse people, perspectives and collaborations that have shaped our network over the past decade. Today, we are delighted to feature Jessica Coldrey, a multidisciplinary artist and sustainability practitioner whose work explores the connections between people, culture and the ocean. Rather than communicating through scientific publications alone, Jess collaborates with researchers, policymakers, ar

Over the past decade, AFRAN has brought together a vibrant community of researchers, educators, practitioners and innovators committed to strengthening collaboration between France, Australia and the Pacific. Together, they are advancing research, fostering partnerships and developing solutions to some of the region's most pressing environmental, social and technological challenges. As AFRAN celebrates its 10th anniversary—and in the lead-up to COP31—we are proud to launch ou

On 17 June 2026, the University of Sydney hosted The Ocean Opportunity: Strengthening Blue Climate Action from UNOC3 to COP31, a high-level discussion co-organised by the Embassy of France in Australia, the Embassy of the Federal republic of Germany in Australia, the University of Sydney and AFRAN (Australian-French Association for Research and Innovation). Bringing together diplomats, researchers, policymakers, industry leaders, and civil society representatives, the event e

Join the Embassy of France to Australia, the CNRS, the IRL CROSSING and Adelaide University in Adelaide for a timely discussion on the role of Artificial Intelligence in building a more sustainable future, as Australia prepares for COP31. The AI & Sustainable Futures in the Indo-Pacific Conference will bring together leading researchers, innovators and industry experts to explore topics including Frugal AI, responsible AI, climate action, clean energy, entrepreneurship and in

🌊 𝗦𝘆𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗧𝗮𝗹𝗸 - 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗕𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗔𝗰𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝗨𝗡𝗢𝗖𝟯 𝘁𝗼 𝗖𝗢𝗣𝟯𝟭 ! 🇦🇺 Sydney, Wednesday 17th June, 5:30pm to 8:00pm. 💡 What to expect: a high-level panel co-hosted by the French and German Embassies in Australia, in partnership with the University of Sydney and AFRAN. 💬They will discuss how the political momentum and outcomes of UNOC3 can be leveraged to elevate the ocean as a core pillar of clim

The Embassy of France in Australia, in partnership with Adelaide University, the French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS), and the French–Australian Laboratory for Human–Machine Teaming (IRL Crossing), is pleased to announce the launch of applications for the “Tech for Sustainability Hackathon – your ideas in energy, environment, social sciences and health.” The hackathon will take place at Adelaide University on 22–23 June 2026 and will bring together students,