Australia Faces Climate Scrutiny at Pacific Islands Forum

Australian leaders attended the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, where the primary topic was climate change. Despite domestic green energy progress, Australia faced criticism for its fossil fuel exports. A significant pact with Tuvalu highlighted Australia's contradictory stance. Future climate diplomacy faces tough challenges as Pacific nations demand concrete actions.

This week, Australian leaders attended the annual Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, with climate change being a dominating topic.

While Australia pointed to its domestic green energy progress, its status as the world's second-largest fossil fuel emitter was heavily criticized, especially in light of a new pact with Tuvalu.

The future of Australia's climate diplomacy looks challenging as Pacific nations, severely affected by climate change, demand more than just promises.

(With inputs from agencies.)