is under scrutiny at this week’s Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa for its inadequate response to
climate change
, which is endangering smaller nations.
A recent report revealed that Australia, Canada, and the United Kingdom, although representing only 6% of the Commonwealth’s population, have been the primary contributors to carbon emissions in the Commonwealth.
Despite positioning itself as a climate action leader, Australia’s substantial fossil fuel exports and coal projects contradict its claims.
The report titled Uncommon Wealth: Fossil Fuel Expansion in the Commonwealth Dominated by Three Wealthy Countries underscores the disproportionate impact of emissions on smaller Commonwealth nations.
Vanuatu’s special envoy for climate change urges wealthier nations to align with climate goals to protect vulnerable countries like Tuvalu.
Australia claims to be improving its climate action efforts, echoing the need for a global shift to renewable energy.
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Key leaders, including UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, are gathering at the meeting, while some notable absentees like Justin Trudeau, Narendra Modi, and Cyril Ramaphosa have opted for different international meetings.