Australian Museum Presents Digital Climate Exhibitions at UN COP28 Conference in Dubai

The Australian Museum is participating for the first time in the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. At the Australian Pavilion, the museum is showcasing two digital exhibitions: 'Spark,' highlighting Australian climate innovations, and 'Mt. Resilience,' a webAR experience developed with ABC and CSIRO about community climate adaptation. COP28 marks a shift toward implementing climate actions, with discussions on phasing out fossil fuels and increasing renewable energy. The conference includes the first global stocktake assessing progress toward Paris Agreement goals. Australia's Climate Minister Chris Bowen announced a $150 million contribution to climate funds, while concerns exist about fossil fuel industry influence given the UAE's role as a petrostate.