Fiji, Oct. 7 -- Papua New Guinea Prime Minister James Marape has backed the Taku Pakasoa Declaration but warned Pacific leaders and the international community that climate commitments must now translate into action.

Speaking at the Pacific Pre-COP31 Leaders Plenary in Denarau, Marape said the region had repeatedly identified the climate crisis and could no longer afford further delays.

"As we move towards Turkiye and COP31, I want to pledge Papua New Guinea's fullest support to the latest declaration here.

"It is now time for us to implement what we pledge," Marape said.

Marape called on international organisations, major carbon-emitting companies and countries with large carbon footprints to honour their climate commitments.

"It is...