Religious leaders push Australia to lead on fossil fuels at climate summit
Religious leaders across five states are calling for Australia to support a global fossil fuel phase-out.
On Tuesday, leaders from Christian, Muslim, Buddhist and Sikh communities will fly banners outside churches, cathedrals and temples in five states, urging Australia to step up climate action. The campaign coincides with a pre-COP summit in Fiji.
An open letter to Prime Minister Albanese will call for a global fossil fuel treaty and phase-out of coal, oil and gas. Australia has committed $100 million to the Pacific Resilience Facility, short of the $US500 million target.
- Five states from Cairns to Perth
- States participating
- Tuesday
- Campaign launch day
- 100 million dollars
- Australia's commitment to Pacific
- US500 million dollars
- Pacific Resilience Facility target
Why it mattersAustralia's fossil fuel policy could influence other nations at the UN conference and strengthen Pacific climate support.
AustraliaAustralia's reputation and diplomatic standing in the Pacific depends partly on how much climate support it provides to island nations facing rising seas and extreme weather.
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