The island nations of the Pacific are "showing the way" to protect the planet from the ravages of climate change and now the rest of the world needs to step up with more support, the UN chief said on Monday.
Secretary-General António Guterres was addressing the opening of the Pacific Islands Forum in Tonga, telling leaders that while much of the world is embroiled in conflict, injustice and socio-economic crisis, the Pacific "is a beacon of solidarity and strength, environmental stewardship and peace."
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