Kiribati president says any attempt to water down a commitment to curb global warming would be a ‘betrayal’ and that there will be no compromise on target
Tony Abbott is set to get a frosty reception from some Pacific island leaders in Papua unusual Guinea amid frustration at Australia’s perceived failure to properly address climate change.
The president of Kiribati,Anote Tong, said that Australia may be asked to leave the Pacific Islands Forum, and face a walkout by small island states,if it attempted to water down a commitment to curb global warming. Related: From Tuvalu to Kiribati, the outlook for Pacific island states is perilous | Haoliang Xu Related: Kiribati president says Australia's loyalty to coalmines 'selfish and unjust' Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com