Pacific leaders voice frustration over Australia's position on climate change

Kiribati president says any attempt to water down a commitment to curb global warming would be a 'betrayal' and that there will be no compromise on target

Tony Abbott is set to receive a frosty reception from some Pacific island leaders in Papua New Guinea amid frustration at Australia's perceived failure to properly address climate change.

The president of Kiribati, Anote Tong, said that Australia may be asked to leave the Pacific Islands Forum, or face a walkout by small island states, if it attempted to water down a commitment to curb global warming.