Climate change a major issue for small island nations

By fijivillage.com

Tuesday 27/09/2011

Climate change is not a problem for the future, but is a major issue for small island nations now.

These were the words of the President of Kiribati Anote Tong during a press conference on climate change today.

President Tong said that funds from the international community will be needed soon, if they are to have any effect on the future of small Pacific island.

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