The Albanese government has announced Australia will rejoin the UN's Green Climate Fund.\n\nThis decision comes just before Australia's hopes of hosting the world's most significant climate summit.\n\nThe announcement is timely, as the Pacific Islands Forum next month will see regional leaders urging the Australian Prime Minister to halt new fossil fuel projects. \n\nSome former Pacific leaders believe the region shouldn't back Australia's attempt to host the COP 31 summit if the country continues to support coal and gas projects. \n\nForeign Minister Penny Wong stated the renewed commitment to the climate fund was influenced by feedback from Pacific partners.\n
This decision comes just before Australia's hopes of hosting the world's most significant climate summit.
The announcement is timely, as the Pacific Islands Forum next month will see regional leaders urging the Australian Prime Minister to halt new fossil fuel projects. Some former Pacific leaders believe the region shouldn't back Australia's attempt to host the COP 31 summit if the country continues to support coal and gas projects.
Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated the renewed commitment to the climate fund was influenced by feedback from Pacific partners.
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