Fiji, Nov. 7 -- The Pacific Elders' Voice (PEV) has issued a sharp warning ahead of the UNFCCC COP30, calling on major emitters including Australia and New Zealand to deliver concrete, measurable outcomes to protect vulnerable Pacific nations from the worsening impacts of climate change.

"The forthcoming UNFCCC COP30 must deliver tangible outcomes. Only a commitment to measurable and specific outcomes will enable vulnerable nations like Pacific SIDS to deal with the adverse impacts of climate change on their development and survival," the group said in a statement.

The PEV commended the Pacific's success in securing a positive advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice (ICJ) on states' obligations regarding climate change,...