29 Sep 2021

Pacific deep sea mining debate surfaces at UN

From , 6:02 am on 29 September 2021

The climate crisis has again been at the forefront of speeches by Pacific Islands leaders at the UN General Assembly this year.

At a time when the world is preoccupied with the pandemic, island states warn of the danger of losing focus on climate.

Johnny Blades reports.

Nauru's President Lionel Aingimea addresses the UN General Assembly by video link, 23 September, 2021

Nauru's President Lionel Aingimea addresses the UN General Assembly by video link, 23 September, 2021 Photo: UN