Still at the Climate Integrity Summit. and the Chair of Alliance of Small Island States and Ambassador and Permanent Representative for the Republic of Palau to the United Nations is speaking.

Her Excellency Ilana Seid is talking about the advancement of global climate justice and action, and the important role of small island nations in doing so.

She also spoke about how important Australia’s role truly is as a leader in this space.

Australia can be a leader in renewable energy exports, you have the resources the technology and the opportunity to be a beacon for others,” she said.

“This is not a distant crisis – it is here.”

There’s a theme here…. politicians and policy makers – take notes.