climate change action

Climate action and trade priorities in Vanuatu meeting

Vanuatu Prime Minister Alatoi Ishmael Kalsakau will embark on a three day tour, in what will be the first official visit from the nation's head since 2018.

Mr Kalsakau will be joined by his trade and business minister as well as his agriculture minister.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says the visit will give the government the opportunity to listen to Vanuatu's priorities and strengthen co-operation in trade, security and climate.

World leaders urged not to COP out of climate action in Madrid

Political leaders, diplomats and negotiators are meeting for two weeks of talks amid a growing sense of urgency.

It began with the bang of a gavel in a cavernous hall on the outskirts of Madrid.

The latest round of UN climate talks. More than 25,000 people, more than 50 heads of state.

And an urgent call to action from the UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres.