Hilda Heine emphasized, "As well as we demand that others act, we need to show the efforts and sacrifices we have made... particularly when it came to the transition away from fossil fuels." Their call for local action from Australia reflects mounting impatience over the pace of climate commitments.
A minister from Tuvalu stated, "Opening, subsidising and exporting fossil fuels is immoral and unacceptable," driving home the urgency for Australia to stop fossil fuel exports as the region pushes for more committed climate leadership.
Alisi Rabukawaqa from the Pacific Climate Warriors expressed, "A successful Cop31 partnership means tangible commitments from Australia—not just a symbolic opening ceremony that showcases Pacific culture, but real actions towards climate justice and sustainability."
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