Only five non-Pacific leaders confirmed for Australia's pre-COP climate event
Just five non-Pacific leaders have confirmed they will attend October's pre-COP gathering in Fiji and Tuvalu. Australia is spending $150 million on the event.
Why it mattersLow turnout at Australia's $150 million climate event raises questions. Will the spending achieve its goal? The goal is to draw global attention to Pacific climate impacts.
AustraliaAustralian taxpayers funding a pre-COP event designed to elevate Pacific climate concerns, but weak leader attendance limits its diplomatic reach and the spotlight on regional vulnerability.
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