Australian PM announced a new pledge for climate finance for Asia and Pacific countries at COP26. Despite this pledge, the government will not reinstate funding for the Green Climate Fund.
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Tuvalu PM told global emitters that the success of the COP depends entirely on their commitment and readiness to help. “Tuvalu, and other low-lying atoll nations, are sinking and our land is fast disappearing.”
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Former Pacific leaders call for rapid climate action
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