UN supremo's special Climate Action Summit and UN General Assembly

Pacific leaders call for action from industrial nations

Forum leaders met with António Guterres on Saturday ahead of the UN supremo's special Climate Action Summit and UN General Assembly.

They highlighted critical priorities to securing the future of the Pacific region.

New Zealand's Minister for Pacific People's represented the country ahead of Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern's arrival.

Aupito William Sio says beyond the plea for action, Pacific leaders urge industrial nations to then stay on course to achieve net-zero carbon emissions by 2050 in order to limit temperature rise.