‘No time to lose’: Italian ambassador urges Australia to commit to net zero before Cop26
Exclusive: Francesca Tardioli says all G20 countries including Australia need to upgrade 2030 targets and make 2050 commitment
Italy’s top diplomat in Canberra has warned that there is “no time to lose” in fighting the climate crisis and hopes Australia will commit to net zero emissions.
The Italian ambassador, Francesca Tardioli, also stressed the need for countries including Australia to upgrade their 2030 targets, saying “circumstances have changed over the last five years and it is only wise to take notice of this and act accordingly, raising our ambition”.