SYDNEY: Australia on Tuesday announced a A$500 million climate change package for Pacific island countries, which have been increasingly vocal in demanding their powerful neighbour curb its carbon emissions.
Smaller members of the 18-nation grouping have been sharply critical of Australia's climate policies ahead of this year's summit amid a diplomatic push from Canberra to counter China's growing power in the region. There has also been disquiet in the Pacific that Australia recently approved the giant Adani coal mine in Queensland state.Morrison has staunchly defended Australia's climate record, insisting the country will meet its 2030 emissions reduction target set under the Paris Agreement.
"This highlights our commitment to not just meeting our emissions reduction obligations at home but supporting our neighbours and friends."
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