Agreement to transition away from fossil fuels ‘not open for renegotiation’, Pacific leader tells pre-Cop
Pacific island leaders and Australian officials met in Tuvalu to reaffirm the 2023 UN agreement to transition away from fossil fuels. The leaders emphasized that the commitment is non-negotiable despite pushback from oil-producing nations.
Why it matters
This meeting highlights the urgent climate vulnerability of low-lying Pacific nations and the diplomatic tension between climate-threatened states and fossil fuel-dependent economies.
From left, Fijian prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka, Tuvalu's PM Feleti Teo and Australia's Anthony Albanese at pre-Cop in Tuvalu. From left, Fijian prime minister Sitiveni Rabuka, Tuvalu's PM Feleti Teo and Australia's Anthony Albanese at pre-Cop in Tuvalu. Climate crisis 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
Prefer the Guardian on Google 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.
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