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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
Environment
Adam Morton in Sharm el-Sheikh

Australia told to end new fossil fuel subsidies if it wants Pacific support to host climate summit

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Vanuatu’s new climate change minister said his government could not endorse Australia’s co-hosting bid if it invested more money in developing fossil fuels. Photograph: Dean Sewell/The Guardian

Australia must stop subsidising new fossil fuel developments if it is to win a key Pacific nation’s support for its plan to co-host a major UN climate summit in 2026.

The Albanese government has launched a campaign at the Cop27 climate talks in Egypt to co-host the annual climate conference with Pacific neighbours in four years. The proposal could bring tens of thousands of people to an Australian city for climate negotiations and advocacy and has won support from the Pacific Islands Forum.

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