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ony Abbott faces a
cool reception when he flies to Port Moresby this week from Pacific Island
leaders who say global inaction on climate change threatens their existence.
The Prime Minister stands accused of largely ignoring the
calls for more ambitious emissions reduction targets and stronger support for
islands facing extreme weather events and rising sea levels.
The leaders agreed to a common position on Friday, declaring
they are gravely distressed at the threat climate change poses to their
countries and are profoundly concerned that not enough is being done.
The case for stronger action by Australia and New Zealand is
pressed in report called A Question of Survival prepared for the meeting of
Pacific Island Forum Leaders by Oxfam Australia.
Read Michael Gordon’s story in today’s Age - “Pacific leaders to confront Abbott on emissions targets”.
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