India, Oct. 30 -- Australia's fossil fuel exports generated an estimated 12.4 billion tonnes of CO2e emissions between January 2016 and March 2026, according to Global Witness.

These emissions exceeded the combined domestic emissions of the world's 44 least developed countries over the same period.

Coal accounted for 78% of Australia's exported fossil fuel emissions, contributing 9.7 billion tonnes of CO2e.

Australia has cut domestic emissions by 29% from 2005 levels but continues to approve coal and gas projects.

The findings raise questions about Australia's climate commitments ahead of COP31, where it will lead negotiations.

Australia's fossil fuel exports generated an estimated 12.4 billion tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO...