There is general agreement that the outcome of COP30 was disappointing, in particular the failure to mention the transition away from fossil fuels. Last July, I met the climate minister of Vanuatu. Vanuatu is a small pacific island nation whose very existence is at risk from climate change. It is looking to generate------

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-----support for an international fossil fuel non-proliferation treaty. We will hold the Presidency of the EU next year when COP31 takes place.

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Will the Taoiseach ask his officials to look seriously at this fossil fuel treaty and engage with Vanuatu to see if the EU can offer the proposed support at COP31?

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Maybe the Taoiseach can show them his resolve.

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