Pacific nations climate plea

Radio National Breakfast — Separate stories podcast

Pacific island leaders are fighting to keep the Paris Climate agreement alive, urging wealthier countries to put more money on the table at the COP talks in Azerbaijan.

Some of Australia's closest neighbours have used the global spotlight to warn they're already moving residents affected by climate while increasingly powerful storms are blowing-out their budgets.

• Guest: Sala Dr George Carter is Deputy Head of Department, and Director of Pacific Institute at the Australian National University
• Producer:Max Chalmers