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A years-long standoff over who should host the 2026 climate summit leaves Brazilian hosts, and other states, frustrated

Activists are calling on world leaders to strengthen goals at this year's convention to reverse the damaging impacts of global warming.

Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sought to strengthen security ties with Pacific island nations and counter China’s growing influence during a trip to the region this week. If he walks away with one lesson, it’s that Australia’s climate policy remains a significant sticking point.

Countries on the climate crisis' frontline have called for investment and partnerships to build resilient infrastructure in a heartfelt plea for help.

The United States is looking to send asylum seekers to the sparsely populated volcanic isles of Palau, the small South Pacific nation said Wednesday.

Australia should also make moves to address the climate impact of its fossil fuel production and exports

Vanuatu, Tonga and Fiji are the first three Pacific island states on the foreign minister's itinerary as Australia continues to build influence in the region.

Australia’s relationship with its regional neighbours could be in doubt under a Coalition government after two Pacific leaders challenged Opposition Leader Peter Dutton over his weak climate stance.

Surangel Whipps Jr, the visiting Palau President, has admonished Australia for its fossil fuel exports but backed the government's bid to host COP31.