Wesley Morgan

Dr. Wesley Morgan is a climate change researcher and international relations specialist affiliated with the Institute for Climate Risk & Response at the University of New South Wales (UNSW). He also holds roles with the Australian Climate Accountability Project (UNSW Human Rights Institute), the Climate Council, and the Griffith Asia Institute.

His research focuses on Pacific climate diplomacy, climate security, and integrating climate change into foreign policy and national security strategies. A key theme involves Australia-Pacific collaborations under UN frameworks and the geopolitical implications of climate change in oceanic regions.

Scientific Contributions

• Co-edited Climate Politics in Oceania: Renewing Australia-Pacific Relations in a Warming World (2024)
• Authored influential reports including A Fight for Survival (Climate Council, 2022) and Climate Allies (UWA, 2023)
• Active participant in UN climate negotiations analysis and Australia's energy strategy debates

Media Engagement

• Regular commentator on ABC Radio and The Conversation
• Advocates for Australia's support of Japan's clean energy transition
• Highlights fossil fuels' impact on Pacific-Australia relations