Pacific Islands get their climate moment with pre-COP meeting, but the guest list is thin

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Australia’s effort to place Pacific island nations at the center of climate diplomacy is facing a limited turnout for a pre-COP gathering in Tuvalu and Fiji. Diplomats and officials say few leaders from outside the region are expected to attend, raising questions about the meeting’s reach.

CANBERRA, Oct 2 - Australia's efforts to put Pacific island nations at the centre of global climate diplomacy are falling short of ambitions, with few leaders from outside the region planning to attend a gathering in Tuvalu and Fiji next week, diplomats and officials say.