Australia's increased target on climate change action is set to be welcomed when leaders meet at the Pacific Islands Forum in Fiji, according to the federal minister for the region.
Pacific Minister Pat Conroy said the federal government's new climate target had been well supported by nations in the region and a sign of improved ties amid growing tensions in the Indo-Pacific.
"Our renewed and increased action on climate change has been welcomed by Pacific island nations," Mr Conroy told ABC Radio on Monday.