Agreement to transition away from fossil fuels ‘not open for renegotiation’, Pacific leader tells pre-Cop
International leaders visit Tuvalu as part of climate talks co-hosted by Australia ahead of Cop31 conference Pacific island leaders have urged a promised…
The Guardian reports: International leaders visit Tuvalu as part of climate talks co-hosted by Australia ahead of Cop31 conference Pacific island leaders have urged a promised global transition away from fossil fuels must not be left open to renegotiation as they gather in tiny Tuvalu in a bid to build momentum before a major climate summit.
This environment story centres on Australia. Names and organisations mentioned in the coverage include Pacific, Tuvalu and Cop.
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- Australia · Oceania
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- The Guardian
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- Pacific, Tuvalu, Cop, Anthony Albanese
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- Environment
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