Fiji, Nov. 12 -- Tuvalu has called on countries to move beyond commitments to phase out fossil fuels and deliver practical action, warning that the transition is critical to the sovereignty and energy security of Pacific Island nations.

Tuvalu Climate Change Minister Maina Vakafua Talia said the country's push to move away from fossil fuels was not just about reducing emissions but ensuring island nations could generate their own clean energy rather than depend on imported fuel.

Speaking at TED Countdown House ahead of the 2027 Tuvalu climate conference, which will be co-hosted with Ireland, Talia said the next phase of global climate action must focus on implementation.

"For us, moving away from fossil fuels was never only about emiss...