The prime minister has used a speech at the G20 summit to urge countries to commit to net-zero to lessen the impact of devastating natural disasters.
Speaking on the first day of the global summit in New Delhi on Saturday, Anthony Albanese said urgent action was needed to prevent further exacerbation of climate change.
“Our communities have endured another year of extreme climate impacts,” he told world leaders at the summit.
“Devastating weather events have affected so many nations, including Australia.
“The science is clear: our climate has already changed. We are united in our ambition for a net-zero future.
“Now we must turn our hands to action: urgent, comprehensive action.”
During his intervention at the summit, Albanese touted the federal government’s own net-zero transformation and $40 billion for energy transformation projects.
He urged the G20 economies to increase production of renewable energy technology.
Albanese said Australia was committed to stepping up on climate action.
“Australia has long been a reliable global energy supplier, and we continue to be, but as the world decarbonises, what we export will change,” he said.
“We are expanding our capacity to provide the minerals, metals and clean energy components to help decarbonise our region.”
Albanese was greeted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is hosting the summit.
The global talks come amid rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific and increasing Chinese aggression.
Tensions are expected on the G20’s statement regarding the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has skipped the summit, with Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov attending in his place.
(SBS)
