Greta Thunberg tells Australia to move faster on climate
Environmental activist Greta Thunberg criticised Australia's climate track record at the COP31 summit in Turkey.
Swedish activist Greta Thunberg told the United Nations climate summit in Antalya that Australia needs to act faster on climate change. "Even a snail would agree with that," she said.
"It's commonsense." Thunberg's message couldn't be clearer.
Thunberg's appearance alongside speakers from Nepal, Rwanda and Gaza caused crowd chaos inside the event, which has drawn more than 92,000 attendees. The summit also heard criticism of Australia's ongoing mining approvals.
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is at the summit for the leaders' portion, while Energy Minister Chris Bowen will lead Australia's negotiations. Indigenous activist Rikki Dank told the crowd that Albanese should stop approving new fossil fuel projects.
- 23
- Thunberg age
- Antalya, Turkey
- Summit location
- 92,000+
- Summit attendance
- Prime Minister
- Albanese role
Why it mattersAustralia faces international pressure to strengthen its climate commitments and halt new coal, oil and gas approvals.
AustraliaHow Australia responds to climate criticism at COP31 could shape future fossil fuel policy and Australia's international climate standing.
Corroborated byThe Guardian
