The leaders of Pacific countries have been putting together a case to take to Australia when the Pacific Islands Forum meets in Tuvalu on Thursday.
The countries want a stronger commitment to fighting climate change from the region's largest economy, which is also the region's largest emitter, and one of the world's largest coal exporters.
Jamie Tahana reports from Funafuti.
Funafuti lagoon, Tuvalu Photo: RNZ/Sally Round
