Today marks the launch of the 'Safer World for All' campaign, advocating for Australia to play a more proactive role in preventing global catastrophes.

The campaign calls for increased investment in Australian aid, the creation of a fairer global economy, and the securing of a safer climate future. The campaign's launch coincides with a panel discussion at the Global Citizen NOW: Melbourne conference.

The panel features a diverse range of voices, including Asian Australian of the Year, Mariam Veiszadeh, First Nations leader and advocate, Bianca Manning, Reverend Tim Costello, and Goldstein MP, Zoe Daniel.

The campaign is calling for the Humanitarian Emergency Fund to be doubled to $300 million annually, an additional $350 million investment to better prepare for natural disasters and protected humanitarian crises, and an expansion of Australia's foreign aid budget to 0.37% of gross national income by 2027 with a bipartisan commitment to reach 0.5%.

The campaign warns of the dire consequences if the world continues on its current path. By 2030, it is estimated that 575 million people (around 7% of the world's population) will be living in extreme poverty, 600 million people will be chronically undernourished, 84 million children will be out of school, and 660 million people will not have access to electricity.

The 'Safer World for All' coalition consists of 25 humanitarian aid agencies and faith-based charities, including Oxfam, Plan, Caritas, Save the Children, and ActionAid. It is supported by the Australian Council for International Development, Micah Australia, and Global Citizen.

"Two decades of global progress have stalled and we now confront overlapping challenges such as dangerous weather, hunger, violence and mass movement of people," said Costello. "If we do nothing, these challenges become crises, and then morph into catastrophe. Investing to create a safer world for all can put the world back on the path to progress, peace and prosperity. This is best for the World and best for Australia."

"Failure to act and invest is a costly choice. We will squander two decades of global co-operation and progress if we don't take decisive action," said campaign spokesperson Jessica McKenzie. "Australia benefits more than most when poor countries become prosperous, stable, and less prone to violence and disease outbreaks. Investing in our neighbours is the right thing to do by them, but also the smart move for Australia. We owe it to our kids to invest in a safer world now so they also enjoy peace and prosperity."