More than 70 world leaders attended a virtual UN climate summit this weekend – but Australia was excluded from the speaking lineup. #abc730

“There’s a very strong focus on the opportunities of climate action, not the burden or the cost – for example, the UK has grown its economy by more 70 per cent by reducing its emissions 40 per cent,” said Patrick Suckling, former Australian Ambassador for the Environment. #abc730

“The terms of this summit were very clear from the start. You get a seat at the table if you bring something to the table, and in this instance, Australia didn’t have anything to bring to the table.” – Patrick Suckling, former Australian Ambassador for the Environment. #abc730

“When President Trump arrived, it punctured the climate balloon quite dramatically. I think what we’ll see with the Biden administration is the sails put back into the wind of climate action.” – Patrick Suckling, former Australian Ambassador for the Environment #abc730