United States, Sept. 26 -- By Pita Ligaiula in New York
New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has highlighted the plight of atoll nation facing the full brunt of climate change.
Addressing the 74th United Nations General Assembly in New York, Ardern said there is perhaps no better example of our absolute interdependence than climate change.
She said when the United Nations Secretary-General visited the Pacific region this year, he saw first-hand how countries that have produced the fewest greenhouse gas emissions are now facing the most catastrophic effects. In his words: "To save the Pacific, is to save the whole planet."
"In fact seven out of the 15 most climate effected nations in the world sit within the Pacific region."
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