'We are sinking': Tuvalu minister gives Cop26 speech standing in water to highlight sea level rise

Tuvalu's foreign minister has given a speech to the United Nations climate conference in Glasgow standing knee-deep in seawater to show how his low-lying Pacific island nation is on the frontline of the climate crisis. Subscribe to Guardian News on YouTube ► http://bit.ly/guardianwiressub The video of Simon Kofe standing in a suit and tie at a lectern set up in the sea delivering his speech draws attention to Tuvalu's struggle against rising sea levels. 'We will not stand idly by as the water rises around us. We are not just talking in Tuvalu, we are mobilising collective action at home, in our region, and on the international stage to secure our future,'  Kofe said Tuvalu minister to address Cop26 knee deep in seawater to highlight climate crisis ► https://www.theguardian.com/environme... The Guardian publishes independent journalism, made possible by supporters. Contribute to The Guardian today ► https://bit.ly/3uhA7zg Website ► https://www.theguardian.com Facebook ►  / theguardian   Twitter ►   / guardian   Instagram ► https://instagram/guardian #simonkofe #tuvalu #politics #climatecrisis #climatechange #sealevels