Pacific Island summit ends with call for climate compensation

Pacific Island states have agreed to redouble efforts to secure agreement for a climate change compensation scheme at UN climate talks.

Leaders from 17 island nations met in Fiji last week for a four-day Pacific Island Roundtable summit to discuss how best to cope with rising sea levels and increased incidences of drought.

A statement released at its conclusion called for support to “further efforts to secure an international mechanism” under the UN’s climate convention, emphasising the “existential threat” posed to Pacific Island communities.

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Source: Responding to Climate Change