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flag Australia pledges to phase out fossil fuels at COP30, facing criticism for weak commitments.

flag Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has reaffirmed Australia’s commitment to phasing out fossil fuels by signing the Belem Declaration at COP30, aligning with the global goal of limiting warming to 1.5°C. flag While the declaration marks a significant policy shift, Australia faced criticism for not advocating strongly for binding language on fossil fuel reduction or deforestation during negotiations. flag Environmental groups welcomed the pledge but urged the government to follow through with concrete actions, especially as Australia prepares to host COP31. flag Despite increased climate finance, the final COP30 agreement weakened key environmental protections, drawing backlash from Indigenous communities and climate advocates.

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