Secret memo warns of diplomatic damage if climate commitments are missed
Friday 22 August 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Simon Watts, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Ministry for the Environment
Officials warned the government that failing to meet climate change commitments could damage diplomatic relations and encourage larger nations like China to reduce their efforts. The advice was mistakenly released by the Ministry for the Environment under the Official Information Act.
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