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Pacific head rebukes Australia’s focus on pre-COP costs
CANBERRA, 15 OCTOBER 2026 (AAP)—The head of an influential Pacific nations group has taken a swipe at Australia’s fixation on attendance and cost of this month’s pre-COP event, while urging greater climate investment for the region. Palau President Surangel Whipps, who became Pacific Islands Forum chair after hosting the region’s annual summit last month, has […] The post Pacific head rebukes Australia’s focus on pre-COP costs appeared first on Island Times News.
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