Australia signs declaration saying climate change 'single greatest threat' to Pacific

All 18 nations at Pacific Islands Forum commit to urgent action, calling for the US to return to Paris agreement Climate change is the single greatest security threat to the Pacific, and all countries must meet their commitments under the Paris climate agreement, the 18 countries of the Pacific Islands Forum said on Wednesday.The first assertion of the strongly worded Boe Declaration says all Pacific nations, including Australia, "reaffirm that climate change remains the single greatest threat to the livelihoods, security and wellbeing of the peoples of the Pacific, and our commitment to progress the implementation of the Paris agreement. Continue reading...