Albanese faces pressure on coal mine as climate summit opens in Fiji
Australia faces climate pressure over a coal mine as a summit opens in Fiji.
Australia's climate record faces questions. A pre-COP31 summit opens Monday in Fiji.
Prime Minister Albanese will attend. The federal government may approve the Hunter Valley Operations coal mine expansion in NSW.
The mine would extend coal mining until 2045. Some Pacific leaders have criticized Australia for continuing to expand fossil fuel exports.
Their nations face rising seas and extreme climate impacts. The Greens and environmental groups are calling on the Albanese government to reject the coal mine.
They say it would rebuild credibility on climate. Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen defended Australia's approach, citing progress in renewable energy.
- 2045
- Mining end date
- Hunter Valley Operations, NSW
- Mine location
- Fiji
- Summit location
- More than 50
- Nations attending
Why it mattersAustralia's decision on the coal mine will shape how it is seen at global climate negotiations. It will also signal whether its climate commitments match its actions.
AustraliaAustralia's international standing on climate will affect its influence in global negotiations and its relationships with Pacific neighbours already facing climate emergency.
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