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Australia urges wider support for Pacific climate resilience fund at COP31

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13 Nov 2026, 10:18 am IST1 min read

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Illustrated island village with a rainwater tank and solar panels

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese called for wider international support for the Pacific Resilience Facility at the COP31 climate talks in Antalya, Türkiye. In a joint statement dated 13 November, Australia said it was a founding contributor to the financing institution, which is owned and led by Pacific countries.

The facility provides grants for local climate adaptation and disaster preparedness and response. The Australian statement cited community solar power and infrastructure to collect rainwater as examples of the work it can support.

Albanese welcomed pledges made at an earlier Pacific climate meeting and called for more partners to support the facility. The latest announcement was an appeal for support.

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