Updated Sep 2, 2026 – 11.39am, first published at 10.53amPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has lashed out at criticism of his government’s flagging attempts to lure world leaders to its Pacific climate summit next month, as Fiji’s environment minister said Australia’s support did not amount to charity and climate induced disasters posed a shared economic risk to the region.Fijian Foreign Minister Sakiasi Ditoka this week revealed that only five non-Pacific leaders had confirmed their attendance at the October summit in Fiji, despite earlier aspirations of turning it into a significant leader-level event.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles