Pacific Island leader supports Torres Strait Islander communities' quest for action on climate change

HE Anote Tong, former President of Kiribati and Chairman of the Pacific Elders' Voice has just wrapped up a visit (April 17-24) to Saibai and Boigu Islands at the invitation of community elders as they bring a landmark case against the Australian government demanding emissions reduction in line with the science. The former president lent his support and said Australia needed to do more to cut emissions.

"We stand together in asking Australia and those responsible for perpetuating the climate crisis, including the fossil fuel industry, to hear our voices and act immediately to ensure the survival of our homelands, peoples, cultures and way of life." - Former Kiribati president Anote Tong Source: SBS / Lucy Murray/SBS

Uncle Lalaitie Gilbert Akiba, Anote Tong, Uncle Keri Akiba and Uncle Fred Pabai discussing climate impacts.

"The Pacific Elders' Voice, together with Saibai and Boigu Elders, stand in solidarity with each other’s homelands and peoples, and our shared experience in the face of the climate crisis.."- Anote Tong