Tuvalu's foreign minister gave a speech to COP26 standing knee-deep in seawater to show how his low-lying Pacific island nation is on the front line of climate change
Images of Simon Kofe standing in a suit and tie at a lectern set up in the sea, with his trouser legs rolled up, have been shared widely on social media, drawing attention to Tuvalu's struggle against rising sea levels.
Tuvalu's foreign minister stands knee-deep in seawater to highlight how climate change is leading to a rise in sea levels.The video was shot by public broadcaster TVBC at the far end of Fongafale, the main islet of the capital Funafuti, a government official said.It is due to be shown at the climate summit on Tuesday and comes as regional leaders push for more aggressive action to limit the impact of climate change.
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