Maina Talia
Maina Talia is the Minister for Home Affairs, Climate Change, and Environment in Tuvalu. He has been vocal about the urgent threats posed by climate change to Pacific nations and has criticized Australia's decision to extend the North West Shelf gas project, stating that it threatens the survival of Tuvalu and undermines the spirit of the Pacific-Australia climate partnership.
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Recent news mentions
Maina Talia expressed that the Pacific came to Cop30 demanding a survival roadmap away from fossil fuels.
Cop30 delegates ‘far apart’ on phasing out fossil fuels and cutting carbon | Cop30
United Kingdom· 2025-11-22
Maina Talia, Minister of Climate Change of Tuvalu, highlighted the need for a binding Fossil Fuel Treaty to address the climate crisis.
COP30 climate summit set for last-gasp showdown over fossil fuels and finance
Guyana· 2025-11-21
Talia was present with Bowen and Regenvanu to support the case for the Australia Pacific COP.
Mixed messages weaken campaign amid Turkey challenge
Australia· 2025-11-19
Tuvaluan Minister of Home Affairs, Climate Change and Environment Maina Talia attended the event.
Taiwan thanks allies for UN participation efforts
Taiwan· 2025-09-24
Tuvalu’s minister Maina Talia criticized Australia’s decision to extend the North West Gas shelf project as threatening their survival.
Vanuatu criticises Australia for extending gas project while making Cop31 bid | Pacific islandsUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-03
