Pacific forum turns into row with Australia over climate goals (BBC)

Critics have blamed Australia for undermining a joint statement from Pacific island nations which called for stronger action on climate change.

Regional leaders met at the Pacific Islands Forum in Tuvalu this week, where smaller island-dominated states sought a consensus on climate goals.

However Australia, the region’s largest emitter, did not endorse some calls – such as an end to coal mining.

Pacific nations said they were disappointed with the revisions. Read more