Ireland to donate €3m to Pacific islands in fight against climate change

Ireland has also announced additional funding of €3m to support people in Sudan

Climate and environment minister Darragh O'Brien made the announcement at UN Climate Week in New York. File picture

Ireland is to donate €3m to assist Pacific islands at threat from climate change.

Climate and environment minister Darragh O'Brien made the announcement at UN Climate Week in New York, saying in a speech that Ireland is "delighted" to make the money available. He said that the pledge "reflects Ireland’s increasing partnership with the Pacific Islands Forum".