Australia pushes Pacific climate action

Australia is calling on global leaders to experience the realities of climate change in the Pacific region.

Foreign Affairs Minister Penny Wong stated that Pacific communities are grappling with significant challenges to their livelihoods, cultures, and economies due to climate change. She stressed the importance of leaders visiting the region to understand these urgent issues and listen directly to the concerns of Small Island nations.

"Come to the Pacific and see for yourself the reality of climate change for Pacific Island nations," Wong urged, emphasizing Australia's commitment to amplifying Pacific voices in global climate talks. She highlighted the Pre-COP meetings as a crucial platform for enhancing cooperation and showcasing the region's experiences on the international stage.

Wong affirmed that Australia will persist in encouraging global leaders to engage with the Pacific and advocate for more robust climate action, ensuring the region's priorities remain central to ongoing discussions.

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I agree with them, and I join with him in saying to the world, come to the Pacific, come to the Pacific and see for yourself the reality of climate change for Pacific Island nations, come to the Pacific and understand what this means for the people of the Pacific, for their livelihoods, for their culture, for their economies, come to the Pacific.