Australia Faces Criticism Over Fossil Fuel Exports at Commonwealth Summit

Pacific island nations demand Australia phase out coal and gas to combat climate threats.

Australia and the UK have announced a Climate and Energy Partnership aiming for net-zero emissions by 2050, but the plan lacks implementation specifics.
Pacific leaders, including Tuvalu's Prime Minister, have criticized Australia for its continued fossil fuel exports, labeling them a 'death sentence' for low-lying island nations.
The Fossil Fuel Non-Proliferation Treaty Initiative report highlights that Australia, Canada, and the UK are responsible for 60% of Commonwealth emissions from fossil fuel extraction.
Australia's Foreign Minister argues the country is transitioning to net-zero but cannot be held accountable for emissions from exported coal and gas.
The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa emphasizes climate change, with Pacific nations urging stronger commitments from major polluters.