Four aid groups have banded together to demand stronger federal action on the climate emergency.
World Vision Australia, Oxfam Australia, Plan International Australia and Save the Children Australia have joined forces to issue a plea for stronger climate measures.
"The time for debate about climate change is over, it is now time for action. We cannot afford to waste any more time," it said in a statement on Tuesday.Demonstrate strong leadership on climate action and transition to a low-emissions global economyFund a just transition to a zero carbon future, creating abundant job opportunities in a clean economy
The four charities have called for the coalition government to sign the Intergovernmental Declaration on Children, Youth and Climate Action.
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