New Australian Government’s Climate Stance ‘Welcomed’ at Pacific Forum

New Australian Government’s Climate Stance ‘Welcomed’ at Pacific Forum
This picture taken shows flags from the Pacific Islands countries being displayed in Yaren on the last day of the Pacific Islands Forum (PIF) on Sept. 5, 2018. Mike Leyral/AFP via Getty Images
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Australia’s increased target on climate change action is set to be welcomed when leaders meet at the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji, according to the federal minister for the region.

Pacific Minister Pat Conroy said the federal government’s new climate target had been well supported by nations in the region and was a sign of improved ties amid growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific.