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British Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells Scott Morrison it’s time for ‘bold action’ on climate change, ABC By political reporter Jack Snape– 28 Oct 20, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson emphasised the need for “bold action” to address climate change in a phone discussion with Scott Morrison overnight.Key points:

• A statement from Mr Morrison’s office said Mr Johnson endorsed Australia’s “focus on unlocking practical pathways to reducing emissions”
• The UK has a net zero emissions by 2050 policy, but Australia only has a target to 2030
• COP26, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, will be held next year in Glasgow

But a statement from Mr Morrison described the call differently, noting that Mr Johnson “welcomed” Australian emissions reduction initiatives and “strongly endorsed” the Australian approach.

The UK has a policy of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050.

A press release from 10 Downing Street following the call said Mr Johnson “stressed that we need bold action to address climate change, noting that the UK’s experience demonstrates that driving economic growth and reducing emissions can go hand-in-hand”.

The equivalent statement from the Australian Prime Minister’s office stated: “PM Johnson welcomed our significant increase in emissions reduction programs announced through the Budget, and strongly endorsed our focus on unlocking practical pathways to reducing emissions,” it read.

“Both countries agreed to work closely together to accelerate research and deployment of low-emission technologies ahead of COP26.”

COP26, the 2021 United Nations Climate Change Conference, will be held next year in Glasgow.

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Labor Senator Penny Wong pressed Foreign Minister Marise Payne over the contrast during senate estimates.

“There is no reference to net zero emissions [in Scott Morrison’s statement] there is no reference to bold action and there is no reference to ambitious targets,” Senator Wong said……. https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-28/boris-johnson-scott-morrison-climate-change-bold-action/12817474